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Maculus Therapeutix welcomes Privity FZ LLE and Prepares Capital Raise for Novel Drug Delivery Platform

Pharma Mirror

Maculus plans to raise USD3 million on a USD8 million valuation for a 12-18 month period, including initial in-vivo animal studies and completion of in-vitro / in-vivo drug elution studies. Maculus achieved the breakthrough using a patented novel tunable biodegradable proprietary product, MacuBloc.

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Cell-penetrating peptides as a delivery system for oligonucleotides

Drug Discovery World

Emerging as a new treatment option in rare and orphan disease areas, oligonucleotide therapeutics have matured into a drug class with a broad indication spectrum. Oligonucleotides act on the RNA level through different molecular pathways, but there is a major drawback when using them as drugs: their poor bioavailability and cellular uptake.

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Turning science into business: An optimised alternative to antibodies

Drug Discovery World

As the industry moves to reduce the use of animals in research and testing, aptamers also support here, as they are discovered, developed, and manufactured entirely in vitro , removing the need for animals in antibody discovery processes. AT : The major interest we see is in the targeted delivery of therapeutic molecules.

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

Xtalks spoke with WeiQi Lin, MD, PhD, executive vice president, research & development, and principal scientist at DURECT Corporation — a company focused on developing drugs and drug delivery methods in therapeutic areas with significant unmet need — about her transition from academia to industry. Key Moments.

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 1

Drug Discovery World

Antibody-based cancer therapies The second track of PEGS Europe 2023 is ‘Antibody-based cancer therapies’, which will feature a range of sessions made up of presentations, talks and posters which cover antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), intracellular, bispecific, and logic-gated antibodies, and conditionally active biologics.