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A protein-based COVID-19 vaccine that mimics the shape of the virus

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration were based on mRNA, more conventional protein-based vaccines have also shown promise in clinical trials. Most train the immune system to recognize the RBD, a peptide that is the portion of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein that binds to the ACE-2 receptor on host cell surfaces. bioRxiv [Preprint].

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BioIVT acquires Cypex to boost portfolio  

Drug Discovery World

Based in Dundee, Cypex manufactures recombinant xenobiotic metabolizing enzymes with its product portfolio covering a wide range of proteins involved in drug metabolism. . This technology enables the expression of human drug-metabolizing enzymes in bacteria, without requiring large modifications to the proteins.? .

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Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 

Drug Discovery World

Additional approaches, such as profiling of RNA and proteins, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), could be key to providing a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s tumour and enable the use of optimised treatments. MT: Why was STORM attending the conference? We were there to present the latest findings from our research.

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Transforming Biomanufacturing: Potential of Cell Free Systems

Roots Analysis

Overview of Cell Free Systems Cell-free systems are ­in-vitro platforms which allow occurrence of biochemical reactions in the absence of living cells. Additionally, these types of cell free systems do not contain proteases and nucleases as crude cell lysates, which further helps in improving the production of many proteins.

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Parkinson’s and Melanoma Share an Amyloid Link, Says New Research

XTalks

synuclein, a protein involved in the formation of amyloid deposits in the brain characteristic of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, is also implicated in melanoma. The scientists found that the amyloid-forming protein is expressed at higher levels in melanoma cells than in normal healthy skin. In addition to ?

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Be Still, My Beating Heart: FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Cocoa Flavanols and Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

FDA Law Blog

Very limited scientific evidence suggests that consuming cocoa flavanols in high flavanol cocoa powder, which contains at least 4% of naturally conserved cocoa flavanols, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. This product contains at least 4% of naturally conserved cocoa flavanols.

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Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against New Variants

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The company used in vitro neutralization antibody studies to evaluate the activity of Moderna’s vaccine-generated antibodies in human sera against several variants of the novel coronavirus, including the B.1.1.7 The in vitro study evaluated the ability of mRNA-1273-generated antibodies to neutralize the new SARS-CoV-2 variants.