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Nanoparticle Formulation: A Paradigm Shift towards Novel Drug Delivery

Roots Analysis

Owing to their unique size and physicochemical properties ( surface roughness, surface area, surface energy, crystal structure and shape ), nanoparticles can be widely used as a contrasting agent in medical imaging, a vesicle to cross the blood-brain barrier and a carrier for targeted delivery of genes / drugs, proteins, vaccines and antibiotics.

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Start-up aims to advance transformative genetic medicines

Drug Discovery World

Challenges remain with current delivery approaches, and genetic medicines applications have been generally restricted to the liver and ex vivo settings. The post Start-up aims to advance transformative genetic medicines appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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New protein imaging method paves way for next generation biomaterials and tissue analysis

Scienmag

Scientists have established a new method to image proteins that could lead to new discoveries in disease through biological tissue and cell analysis and the development of new biomaterials that can be used for the next generation of drug delivery systems and medical devices.

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Innovate UK grant to support development of powdered gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

Following this intra-operative procedure, the transfected cells are then implanted at the surgical site, enabling the body to produce the relevant proteins or factors for tissue regeneration. The post Innovate UK grant to support development of powdered gene therapy appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Partners will develop targeted miRNAs to treat pancreatic cancer

Drug Discovery World

Professor Achim Aigner, Clinical Pharmacology in the Faculty of Medicine at Leipzig University, said “Due to their parallel, selective effects on multiple defined targets, miRNAs offer exceptional opportunities for the development of novel drugs that show enhanced efficacy while avoiding tumour cell resistance.

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Bayer strengthens gene therapy portfolio with lipid nanoparticle technology from Acuitas Therapeutics

The Pharma Data

a biotechnology company specializing in the development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems for molecular therapeutics. Acuitas’ LNP technology will support Bayer’s in vivo gene editing and protein replacement programs by specifically delivering RNA payloads to the desired target organ, the liver.

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Biopharmaceutical Excipient Manufacturing Market: Current Scenario and Future Potential

Roots Analysis

In the last decade alone, the annual number of approvals of biopharmaceuticals (including monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, vaccines, and gene therapies), by the US FDA, have steadily risen. Over the years, the rising popularity of biologics has led to a paradigm shift in the healthcare industry.