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Genetically engineered dendritic cells enhance lung cancer therapy

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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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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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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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Immunotherapy and Personalized Medicine Incorporating immunotherapy is becoming increasingly popular in oncology research, creating opportunities for cancer treatments to leverage the body’s own immune system. Adoptive T Cell Therapies Adoptive T cell therapy is another form of cancer treatment leveraging the patient’s immune system.

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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. They are often used to mimic or enhance natural biological processes, such as immune responses. Their small size allows them to distribute widely throughout the body.

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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. Additional terms of the agreement were not disclosed. About NVX-CoV2373. About Novavax. Novavax, Inc.?(Nasdaq:

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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID jab works against Brazil variant; lab study

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The study suggests that serum taken from patients injected with the mRNA shot, also known as BNT162b2, was able to neutralise a genetically engineered version of SARS-CoV-2 with the P.1 The latest research is published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 1 – that is worrying health officials around the world. .