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Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance lung cancer therapy

Drug Discovery World

A study by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in the US suggests that injecting engineered dendritic cells directly into cancerous lung tumours can help promote a stronger immune response.

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This week in drug discovery (8-12 April) 

Drug Discovery World

The top stories: Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance lung cancer therapy A study by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in the US suggests that injecting engineered dendritic cells directly into cancerous lung tumours can help promote a stronger immune response.

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Rubius Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data for RTX-321, a Red Cell Therapeutic™ Oncology Product Candidate for HPV-Positive Cancers, Demonstrating its Dual Mechanism of Action

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RTX-321 Induces Antigen-Specific Stimulation Combined with Broad Stimulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nasdaq:RUBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is genetically engineering red blood cells to create an … Continue reading →

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A broad range of unmet needs remains in the immuno-oncology space

Pharmaceutical Technology

The most widely utilised IO class is immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which work by blocking the inhibitory interactions between tumour cells and T-cells, facilitating an anti-tumour immune response. There are more than 20 marketed ICIs with approvals across a very wide spectrum of solid tumour indications.

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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 genetically engineered RP2 virus, which is injected directly into the tumours, is designed to have a dual action against tumours.

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South African variant may cut response from Pfizer/BioNTech shot, study finds

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Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch based their findings on lab tests using SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses that were genetically engineered to have the same mutations as those in the strain that is causing scientists so much concern.

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Taconic Biosciences Expands Immuno-oncology Animal Model PortfolioCritical Jh Syngeneic Tumor Model Host Now Available on a B6 Background

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These models are engrafted with mouse tumors derived from the same strain background; this genetic similarity between tumor and host prevents the host from rejecting the tumor. One consideration in using syngeneic models is that some drug candidates can cause a negative immune response not seen in humans.