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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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While mRNA usage has played several roles in clinical research , oncology researchers in particular are eager to explore the possibilities of mRNA-based cancer vaccines. The mRNA constructs used in COVID-19 vaccines, for example, direct cells to produce a version of the “spike” protein studding the surface of SARS-CoV-2.

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Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

The Pharma Data

Currently in Phase 3 clinical testing in the United Kingdom for the prevention of COVID-19, NVX-CoV2373 is a recombinant protein vaccine adjuvanted with Novavax’ proprietary Matrix-M to enhance the immune response. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19.

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How Potential Changes to the NIH Guidelines Could Impact IBC Review

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This change expanded the definition of HGT research to include research using nucleic acids that are able to replicate, be transcribed, translated into protein, and/or integrate into the host genome. Since then, however, certain genetic engineering technologies (e.g.,

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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

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The global trials are assessing the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in individuals aged 18 years or over from diverse racial and geographic groups who are healthy or have stable underlying medical conditions. Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Immune Responses in Early Clinical Trials.

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 2024: Innovations in Treatment

XTalks

Early clinical trials have shown promising results and this therapy could become a valuable addition towards CRC treatment in the future. Gene Editing and CAR T-Cell Therapy Genetic engineering technologies, such as CRISPR-Cas9, are providing newer potential avenues for cancer treatment.

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Q&A with Mark Garner: The golden age of cancer research  

Drug Discovery World

For example, in CAR-T-cell therapy, scientists can take T-cells from a patient and ex vivo (outside the body) genetically engineer them to effectively target and kill cancerous cells, then infuse them back in to the patient. Of course, if a patient’s tumour does not have this protein, then this type of treatment won’t be effective.

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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Granted Fast Track Designation by U.S. FDA

The Pharma Data

Currently in late-phase clinical development, NVXCoV2373 is a stable, prefusion protein made using Novavax’ nanoparticle technology and includes its proprietary MatrixM adjuvant. Novavax expects to begin its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in the United States and Mexico by the end of November. and globally.”.