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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

Drug Discovery World

This action sensitised GBM cells to radiotherapy both in vitro and in vivo (in mouse models). “Our research has revealed cladribine as a radiosensitiser for GBM treatment by drug repurposing, which can offer multiple advantages,” says Prof Youn. “Our GBM is a WHO grade IV brain tumour with dismal prognosis.

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Roche receives FDA approval for first companion diagnostic to identify endometrial cancer patients eligible for immunotherapy

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the VENTANA MMR RxDx Panel for advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer patients. MMR is a molecular mechanism that functions to correct certain errors that can spontaneously occur during DNA replication. About 90,000 women globally die from endometrial cancer each year 1.

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Biologics – The Next Step in Revolutionary Medication

Roots Analysis

Given the ongoing scientific advancements and the rise of FDA-approved biologics, the pharmaceutical industry seems to be approaching the era of biologics. It is worth mentioning that in vitro gene expression requires a suitable host for the production of a specific gene product.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

XTalks

Liquid biopsy tests in oncology involve isolating entities such as circulating tumor cells (CTC), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor-derived exosomes. These tumor-derived entities are used to derive genomic and proteomic data. The same webinar held a Q&A session with Dr. Bahassi and two other experts from Medpace, Dr. Lyon L.

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What the Glycome Can Tell Us About Persistent HIV Infection

XTalks

Related: FDA Approves Rukobia for HIV Patients with Limited Treatment Options. Studies have identified the presence of two types of HIV-infected CD4+ T cells: ‘Transcriptionally inactive’ cells that do not typically produce viral RNA or viral proteins. The research study was published in Cell Reports.

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Lab to jab in 100 days: manufacturing flexibility for future rapid responses

Pharmaceutical Technology

The live attenuated vaccine was authorized by the EMA and FDA five years later in 2019 — half the time than normal. The live attenuated vaccine was authorized by the EMA and FDA five years later in 2019 — half the time than normal. Before COVID-19, Merck held the record for the fastest modern vaccine ever developed.

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Can liquid biopsies transform precision medicine?

Drug Discovery World

Brett Swansiger, Chief Commercial Officer at ANGLE discusses the importance of liquid biopsies in precision medicine trials for cancer. As such there is a need to develop fast and accurate methods to assess drug safety and efficacy, facilitating early success or failure.