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New range of influenza antigens for vaccine development

Drug Discovery World

The latest influenza antigens will help support development of vaccines and diagnostics as part of the ongoing vaccine reformulation programme, helping to ensure public safety throughout the annual flu season. . The post New range of influenza antigens for vaccine development appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Using analytics and bioassays to de-risk your mRNA LNP drug development programme

Pharmaceutical Technology

The swift development and deployment of messenger-RNA (mRNA) vaccines against the SARS-CoV-2 virus during the COVID-19 crisis has catapulted the pharmaceuticals industry into a new paradigm. Used in the COVID-19 vaccines, LNPs have shown a promising track record of protecting the mRNA cargo from degradation.

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Asia-Pacific Roundup: New Zealand bans unapproved COVID vaccines

The Pharma Data

The New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (Medsafe) has banned the trade in unapproved COVID-19 vaccines for a year to prevent the use of vaccines that may not be safe or effective. . The public could also import personal supplies of vaccines. Medsafe framed the action in the context of public safety. . “In

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Modernizing cell culture processes for the next wave of genomic medicine

Pharmaceutical Technology

With scientists fervently developing mRNA vaccines, nucleic acid therapeutics, and viral vector-based gene therapies, clinicians are set to have a growing number of tools available to treat a wide range of conditions, from infectious diseases to genetic disorders and more. The field of genomic medicine has reached a true turning point.

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mRNA Synthesis: ManufacturingProcess of Modern Revolutionary Molecule

Roots Analysis

Presently, more than 195 mRNA therapeutics / mRNA vaccines are under development or commercialized for the treatment of a variety of indications. The production of such drug products requires skilled labor, stringent manufacturing protocols and specialized expertise.

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BioSpace Global Roundup: Ipsen Wins Fast Track Designation for Cancer Drug and More

The Pharma Data

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Onivyde (irinotecan liposome injection) for study patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who progressed following a first-line platinum-based regimen. The drug is a small-molecule inhibitor of the S. Paris-based Ipsen secured Fast Track designation from the U.S. in Mainland China.

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mRNA: A New Era in Biopharmaceutical Contract Manufacturing Market

Roots Analysis

The success of COVID-19 vaccines paved the path for mRNA-based drug products. Market Landscape of mRNA Synthesis Kits Presently more than 95 mRNA synthesis kits, that contain reagents for the synthesis of research grade mRNAs with yield range up to 50,000 µg, are currently available in the market.