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DCGI adds IVD devices for diagnosis of Covid-19, RNA & DNA extraction kits in Class C risk category under MDR-2017

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The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has added in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices including those for diagnosis of Covid-19, ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction kits, among others into the Class C risk category under the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017.

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RNA interference method could treat muscular dystrophy

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Japanese researchers propose using RNA interference for correcting a mistake in the genetic code of patients with Fukuyama muscular dystrophy. . Using RNA interference, researchers restored the normal biological function of FKTN in patient-derived cells, offering hope for a new therapy. . Modifying RNA function.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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Liquid biopsies have demonstrated promising activity in multiple clinical settings, but the great enthusiasm and expectations around them can be harmful if not adequately managed,” said Dr. El Mustapha Bahassi, PhD, Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, at the global clinical research organization (CRO) Medpace.

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Sunlenca (lenacapavir) Receives FDA Approval as HIV Treatment Option for Multi-Drug Resistant Infection

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Its mechanism of action differs from currently approved antivirals and has thus far shown no cross-resistance in vitro to other drug classes. Sunlenca received New Drug Application (NDA) approval based on the results of the CAPELLA trial, in which it demonstrated high rates of sustained virological suppression. Gilead Sciences, Inc.

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

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Researchers have discovered a clinical drug that sensitises glioblastoma (GBM) cells to radiotherapy and could replace the current standard of care. In addition, they discovered that cladribine, a clinical drug, activates DGKB and inhibits DGAT1. GBM is a WHO grade IV brain tumour with dismal prognosis.

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Personalized Blood Test Detecting ctDNA Can Help Predict Lung Cancer Relapse

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XTALKS WEBINAR: Using CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) Viability Screens to Map Long Noncoding RNA Dependencies in Tumor Cells. Register for this webinar to get an overview of the role of long non-protein coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gene regulations. Photo source: Inivata. Around 85 percent of cases are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Receptor Occupancy Assays by Flow Cytometry: Benefits for Clinical Trials

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Flow cytometric receptor occupancy assays are being increasingly used in preclinical and clinical studies. Both the areas of drug development and clinical trials are increasingly using in vitro assays to help determine the efficacy of an investigational therapeutic. What is Flow Cytometry?