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

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Manufacturing Process : Small Molecules: Manufactured through chemical synthesis, small molecule drugs can be consistently reproduced with a high degree of purity and stability. The conditions affecting the living system can influence the final product, making the manufacturing process more sensitive and challenging.

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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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Additionally, personalized medicine tends to be more difficult to manufacture because of regulatory requirements beyond traditional drug manufacturing requirements. Monoclonal Antibodies Monoclonal antibodies are lab-engineered immune system proteins.

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

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Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila has said it expects to launch ZyCoV-D in late September or early October, and expects to be able to manufacture around 100-120 million doses a year, with around 10 million available at launch. Proponents of the approach claim that DNA vaccines may have advantages over other technologies like mRNA.

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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

The Pharma Data

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. The company will work with Medsafe, New Zealand’s regulatory agency, to obtain product approvals as needed. About Novavax.

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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

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Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Immune Responses in Early Clinical Trials. As a manufacturing partner for Oxford’s vaccine, AstraZeneca is ramping up its production capabilities as it plans to make up to three billion doses of the vaccine in 2021 on a rolling basis, pending regulatory approval.