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DNA therapy effective against chemo-resistant ovarian cancer

Drug Discovery World

A novel DNA vaccine in combination with chemotherapy has demonstrated promising clinical results against a deadly form of ovarian cancer. The investigational compound Elenagen is an experimental DNA therapy that consists of a circular piece of DNA called a plasmid that includes a gene for a human protein called p62/SQSTM1.

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Early phase support for plasmid DNA supply to secure future manufacturing

Drug Discovery World

One critical bottleneck in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) manufacturing is the production of high-quality plasmid DNA (pDNA), a vital building block for mRNA-based vaccines, viral vector-based cell or gene therapies that require pDNA as a starting material.

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What Are Biopharmaceuticals?

Pharma Packaging Solutions

Semi-Synthesized: Though the term “biologic” is accurate for the extracted materials listed above, it is more often used to describe therapeutics that are produced with recombinant DNA technology. As biopharma technology progresses, becoming both more prevalent and available, the need for high-quality biopharma packaging increases.

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What is the Difference Between Biologics and Biosimilars?

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There are a few common types of biologics, including extracted (taken directly from a living system), semi-synthesized (produced with recombinant DNA technology), vaccines, and gene therapies. Covid-19, flu, coronavirus liquid vaccine vial bottle and syringe set in plastic package container preparing for injection on white background.

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Biovectra to Build First mRNA Vaccine and Drug Manufacturing Plant in Canada

XTalks

Canadian pharma and biotech contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Biovectra has announced plans for building one of the first state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine and biomanufacturing facilities in Canada. Additional production would be performed at other facilities for final packaging. million, respectively.

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Construction Underway on BioVectra’s mRNA Biomanufacturing Facility

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million state-of-the-art mRNA vaccine and biomanufacturing facility, making it one of the first in the country. The cutting-edge plant will be dedicated to the manufacturing of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics. Related: Biovectra to Build First mRNA Vaccine and Drug Manufacturing Plant in Canada. Learn more! In addition to a $39.8

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Pfizer to Slash COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Time by Almost 50 Percent

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Amidst growing global shortages of COVID-19 vaccine supplies, inaugural (by way of authorizations/approvals) COVID-19 vaccine maker Pfizer is addressing the issue by working to cut the manufacturing time of its vaccine by almost half. Related: Pharma Rivals Step Up to Assist with COVID-19 Vaccine Production.