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New product could aid successful production of mRNA therapeutics

Drug Discovery World

PrimeCap T7 RNA Polymerase is a mutant T7 RNA polymerase that has been genetically engineered to maintain high-performance RNA synthesis activity while reducing dsRNA production to less than 10%. We are thrilled to launch this enzyme which will remove both the technical and financial barriers to the successful production of mRNA therapeutics.”

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Researchers Discover Genetic Errors and Rogue Antibodies in Cases of Severe COVID-19 Infection

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The research shows that the activity of the immune messenger type 1 interferon (IFN) protein is diminished, either by genetic mutations or an autoimmune attack by neutralizing antibodies against it, in a subset of COVID-19 patients. Related: Low T Cell Counts Observed in COVID-19 Patients. Mutational Errors in COVID-19 Patients.

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RNA interference method could treat muscular dystrophy

Drug Discovery World

Japanese researchers propose using RNA interference for correcting a mistake in the genetic code of patients with Fukuyama muscular dystrophy. . One form of FCMD is caused by a genetic abnormality in the ‘fukutin’ (FKTN) gene. One form of FCMD is caused by a genetic abnormality in the ‘fukutin’ (FKTN) gene.

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Osimertinib Resistance and EGFR Mutations in NSCLC Treatment

Bioengineer

This mutation hinders the drug’s binding to the mutant EGFR protein. Osimertinib, however, can covalently bind to the T790M and cysteine-797 (C797) residue at the protein’s ATP binding site, overcoming resistance mechanisms. In the same study, those with T790M loss had a shorter treatment duration (6.1 months vs. 15.2

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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According to the US biopharma company, genetic analyses of publicly available sequences for the new variants of SARS-CoV-2 suggest the mutations in the viral spike protein that have made them more transmissible shouldn’t affect the way Veklury (remdesivir) works. The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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SMi’s 5th Annual 3D Cell Culture Virtual Conference

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Developing Complex, Translatable and Physiologically-Relevant Cellular Models in vitro. Key Benefits of Attending: • Discuss the uses of advanced cell technologies to construct in vitro models of human tissues. Workshop Leader: Wendy Rowan, Scientific Director, Novel Human Genetics, GSK.

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Biologics – The Next Step in Revolutionary Medication

Roots Analysis

Biologics activate certain proteins or cells in your immune system to create specific responses to targets, while many conventional systemic drugs activate the entire immune system in a more generalized manner. It is worth mentioning that in vitro gene expression requires a suitable host for the production of a specific gene product.