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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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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.

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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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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

Advarra

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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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

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Severe cases of the infection did not occur among trial participants, nor were any hospitalizations reported. The global trials are assessing the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in individuals aged 18 years or over from diverse racial and geographic groups who are healthy or have stable underlying medical conditions.