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This week in drug discovery (8-12 April) 

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The cancer research news has been coming thick and fast from the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting in San Diego this week, so our Friday round-up focuses on drug discovery in oncology. The post This week in drug discovery (8-12 April) appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Could a modified cold sore virus cure brain cancer?

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The researchers will use a genetically engineered herpes simplex virus type 1 to eliminate cancer cells. The virus is engineered to enter the cancer cells and replicate rapidly, which breaks the cells open and exposes them to the immune system, effectively destroying them. appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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ESMO: TIL therapy improves on Yervoy in melanoma trial

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It is the first time that a cell therapy for solid tumours has been tested in a phase 3 trial, and the first time that the approach has been directly compared with standard second-line immunotherapy in melanoma. ” The post ESMO: TIL therapy improves on Yervoy in melanoma trial appeared first on. months versus 3.1

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The New Frontier in Drug Development: Understanding Biologics and Small Molecules

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In the intricate dance of drug discovery and development, two protagonists emerge as the cornerstones of modern medicine: biologics and small molecules. Manufacturing Process : Small Molecules: Manufactured through chemical synthesis, small molecule drugs can be consistently reproduced with a high degree of purity and stability.

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Researchers successfully exploit virus against advanced cancers

Drug Discovery World

A new genetically engineered herpes virus has delivered a one-two punch against advanced cancers in initial findings from a Phase I trial. The early-stage study, sponsored by the drug’s manufacturer Replimune, is testing the safety and dosage of RP2, as well as evaluating its ability to shrink tumours.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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Adoptive T Cell therapies, therapeutic antibodies, and immunomodulatory proteins represent just some of the potentially beneficial treatment strategies for successful mRNA cancer trials. Adoptive T Cell Therapies Adoptive T cell therapy is another form of cancer treatment leveraging the patient’s immune system.

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Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

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Currently in Phase 3 clinical testing in the United Kingdom for the prevention of COVID-19, NVX-CoV2373 is a recombinant protein vaccine adjuvanted with Novavax’ proprietary Matrix-M to enhance the immune response. NVX-CoV2373 is being evaluated in an ongoing Phase 3 trial in the U.K. and Australia. About Matrix-M.

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