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Rome Therapeutics raises $77m for junk DNA-targeting drugs

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The Cambridge, Massachusetts biotech is focusing specifically on the 60% of DNA sequences that repeat themselves hundreds or thousands of times in the genome, known as the ‘repeatome’, that could contain targets for cancer and autoimmune disorders.

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?5 Things You Need to Know from Our Recent Gene Therapy Webinar

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There have been a few cases lately where patients receiving gene therapy had a severe adverse effect because of their immune response to the mechanism of the AAV viral vector, based on their own genomic markers. Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBC) assess the risk of gene therapies to public health or the environment.

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ImmunityBio’s hAd5 T-Cell COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Complete Protection of Airways in Non-Human Primates

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The vaccine targeted both the inner nucleocapsid (N) and the outer spike (S) proteins of the virus to maximize the immune response. The study showed this broad immune response led to the complete clearance of the virus in a matter of days after infection of previously-vaccinated primates. Forward-Looking Statements.

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Evolution in Hepatitis B and C Virus: Can we expect success similar to Hepatitis C in Hepatitis B as well?

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Vosevi) to treat adult chronic hepatitis C of all genotypes previously treated with an NS5A inhibitor-containing regimen, or with genotype 1a or 3 previously treated with a sofosbuvir-containing regimen without an NS5A inhibitor. HBV DNA can be integrated into the host genome. in January 2019.

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Kiromic Announces the Filing of Key European Patents for Its Chimeric PD-1 (chPD1) Target

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Chimeric PD-1 T-cells also release cytokines to further initiate immune responses to eradicate the tumor cells. This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Barber also serves on Kiromic’s Scientific Advisory Board. About Longwood University. About Kiromic.

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Roche launches SARS-CoV-2 variant test to help monitor emerging coronavirus mutations

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1 lineage gained prominence in late 2020, with each carrying a number of genomic mutations. 1.351 carries another spike mutation E484K, which appears to evade the body’s immune response, possibly diminishing vaccine efficacy. The test contains the respective primers and probes provided in the ready-made 384-test cassette.

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FDA Authorizes Phase 1 Trial of ImmunityBio’s Novel COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate hAd5; Dual Construct is Designed to Drive Both T Cell and Antibody Immunity

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Additionally, immunogenicity, duration of immune response and occurrence of symptomatic COVID-19 will be measured. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-Looking Statements. Forward-Looking Statements.