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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

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

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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Artificial Intelligence innovation: Leading companies in in-silico drug discovery

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Artificial Intelligence in Pharmaceuticals: In-silico drug discovery. However, not all innovations are equal nor do they follow a constant upward trend.

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Orbit and Evergreen partner to advance radiopharmaceuticals development

Pharmaceutical Technology

The Orbit platform will also conduct in vitro transcription conversion from DNA-encoded libraries on beads. The requirement for more direct screening technologies is key to successful drug development, and we see Orbit as a stepping stone in attaining our goals in a rapid timeframe.”

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BMS’s repotrectinib to have FoundationOne genomic sequencing companion diagnostic

Pharmaceutical Technology

FoundationOne CDx is a sequencing-based in vitro diagnostic device that can identify alterations in 324 genes from tumour samples. With advances in DNA sequencing, such as the technology developed by Foundation Medicine, the genetic profiles of lung cancer patients could be annotated to then select appropriate treatment options.

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Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 

Drug Discovery World

For example, progress made in developing gene mutant-specific inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), or cellular therapies. We were there to present the latest findings from our research. We were there to present the latest findings from our research. MT: What data did you present at the conference?

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New listicle: Five tips on scaling up IVT for mRNA production

Drug Discovery World

In vitro transcription, or IVT, is a complex reaction, requiring key components like an RNA polymerase, nucleotides, and a DNA template to make each mRNA. The post New listicle: Five tips on scaling up IVT for mRNA production appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

Drug Discovery World

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.