Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Researchers say they have successfully used a cell’s natural process for making proteins to ‘slide’ genetic instructions into a cell and produce critical proteins missing from those cells. . Two methods currently used to deliver protein-making packages into cells, ‘mini promoters’ and serotype-mediated gene expression, vary widely.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To enable Evotec’s precision medicine approach, we have been building technology platforms that allow PanOmics or multi-omics data generation at an industrialised scale. The technologies cover the whole range of biomolecules from genes to protein to metabolites. phosphorylations or ubiquitinations).

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Founder Dr Moshe Szyf Founder shares the potential of harnessing precision medicine. Embarking on a new era of medicine The advent of genomics has ushered in the era of personalised medicine, enabling us to analyse the genetic makeup of individuals with unprecedented accuracy.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Experts and thought leaders in cancer research, precision medicine and immunotherapy will describe the latest research and the role of technology to help discover targets, develop cancer therapeutics and vaccines and, get to market faster. More to be announced.

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pharmaphorum

AUGUST 10, 2021

The three-year project – led by respiratory medicine expert Dr Timothy Hinks from the Oxford University Respiratory Medicine Unit – will use whole-genome sequencing of around 500 patients with severe asthma, comparing their gene sequences with control subjects who don’t have asthma.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 21, 2024

It is enabling computational protein design for vaccine immunogen discovery, and high-throughput and high-definition assays for quicker and more comprehensive characterisation of vaccine candidates and vaccine-elicited immunity. His recent research focuses on vaccines against influenza and other (re)emerging viruses.

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The Pharma Data

JUNE 7, 2023

Acuitas’ LNP technology will support Bayer’s in vivo gene editing and protein replacement programs by specifically delivering RNA payloads to the desired target organ, the liver. a biotechnology company specializing in the development of lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery systems for molecular therapeutics.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In regards to the latter, notable examples include the acquisition of Cergentis, a genomics-focused biotechnology company based in the Netherlands. The deal allows the company to provide proprietary technology and knowledge steeped in fast-evolving genomic techniques that support effective decision-making and R&D program design.

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XTalks

AUGUST 5, 2020

In recent webinars by Genuity Science, formerly known as WuXi NextCODE, experts from the biotech and pharma industries spoke about leveraging the power of single cell RNA sequencing platforms and solutions in conjunction with machine learning technologies such as AI in cell biology and disease research. The Power of Single Cell Technology.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 23, 2023

Following the release of Clarivate’s report ‘RNA Technology Companies to Watch’, DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Strand Therapeutics’ Jacob Becraft and HAYA Therapeutics’ Samir Ounzain to find out how this technology could revolutionise disease treatment.

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 16, 2023

Triple negative cancers are not driven by any of the three molecules that can be blocked by targeted hormone receptor drugs – the HER2 protein and two hormone receptors for oestrogen and progesterone – and so current treatment options are limited.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“The SARS-CoV-2 vaccines target the spike protein, but this protein is under strong selection pressure and, as we have seen with Omicron, can undergo significant mutations,” said Joyce Jose, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, Penn State. ” The findings published today (Feb.

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XTalks

AUGUST 12, 2020

Studies have identified the presence of two types of HIV-infected CD4+ T cells: ‘Transcriptionally inactive’ cells that do not typically produce viral RNA or viral proteins. Transcriptionally active’ cells in which HIV RNA is actively transcribed to make copies of the virus (despite long-term ART).

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 5, 2023

Anthony Schmitt , PhD, Senior Vice President, Science at Arima Genomics, discusses the applications of 3D genomics in cancer research. But what about the patients whose genomic tests do not identify a cancer driver matched to an existing targeted therapy? with regards to detecting cancer driver mutations.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A company within this ecosystem is STORM Therapeutics, a clinical stage biotechnology company creating novel small molecule therapies that inhibit RNA modifying enzymes (RME) for use in oncology and other diseases. The university aims to identify treatments for life-threatening anti-microbial diseases and metabolic disorders.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 6, 2023

from Fabien Vincent, Pfizer, Groton, US High content phenotypic and pathway profiling identifies novel drug mechanisms-of-action tailored towards cancers of unmet need by Neil Carragher, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Functional genomics as an enabling tool for phenotypic screening by Matthew Garnett Chemistry to the Clinic: Part 1-3: (..)

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Caris’ collaborative network focused on expanding the application of precision medicine in oncology supports Winship’s enterprising approach to research leading to transformative discoveries in cancer care and treatment. IRVING, Texas and ATLANTA , Oct.

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 1, 2023

1 August was first chosen as World RNA Day in 2018 as a play on AUG (adenine, uracil and guanine), a triple sequence of RNA (called a codon) that initiates protein synthesis by the cell. Since then, it has been observed to publicise the importance of this molecule in the generation of proteins in the body.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 17, 2024

Brett Swansiger, Chief Commercial Officer at ANGLE discusses the importance of liquid biopsies in precision medicine trials for cancer. ctDNA carries fragments of genomic information, whereas CTCs carry whole sequences, facilitating not only genomic, but transcriptomic and proteomic analysis.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

These tumor-derived entities are used to derive genomic and proteomic data. The leaders in this space now are Foundation Medicine and Guardant360, which have a large number of FDA-approved companion diagnostic assays for different indications,” said Dr. Bahassi. TruSight Oncology 500 ctDNA (Illumina; in-house solution).

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 11, 2023

Now, with the growth of publicly available genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics databases, the ability to quickly carry out large-scale DNA, RNA, and protein screenings, and the availability of massive sets of de-identified patient data, the amount of high-value, analysable data has reached enormous proportions.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 4, 2022

There’s no question that cell and gene therapies have emerged as some of the most promising and innovative medicines on the market. . With 3,633 advanced therapeutical medicinal products (ATMPs) currently in some form of clinical or pre- clinical development, the sector shows no signs of slowing down. Cell and gene therapies.

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Delveinsight

DECEMBER 13, 2020

This discovery led to the development of diagnostic tests and an effective vaccine, and Blumberg was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1976 for this discovery. The first approved treatment for hepatitis C was a series of protein-based injections called recombinant interferon-alfa (IFNa). Hepatitis Treatment pattern.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Related: Top 30 Pharma Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends 1) Moderna Compound annual growth rate: 415 percent Moderna, headquartered in Massachusetts, is a prominent biotechnology company specializing in RNA therapeutics, particularly mRNA vaccines. Alpine Immune Sciences has recently announced an augmentation in its R&D investment.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Jarret Glasscock , PhD, CEO of Cofactor Genomics explains how diagnostics are emerging as the key to ensuring the right patients get matched to the right therapy, at the right time. . Precision medicine promises a paradigm shift to confidently match the right patients to the right treatment at the right time.

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This area of medicine, which turns our own bodies into agents of combat to fight disease, has quickly become one of the most promising fields in treating deadly diseases such as cancer, central nervous system disorders and even musculoskeletal conditions. . billion, compared to $19.9 million price point per dose. Cancer is king .

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The vaccine targeted both the inner nucleocapsid (N) and the outer spike (S) proteins of the virus to maximize the immune response. ImmunityBio’s platform is based on the foundation of three separate modalities: antibody cytokine fusion proteins, synthetic immunomodulators, and second-generation human adenovirus (hAd5) vaccine technologies.

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 18, 2023

Rolf Turk , Senior Manager, Genomics Medicine at Integrated DNA Technologies, examines how CRISPR is being used to enhance cancer therapies. These efforts, along with many others, are opening doors for new possibilities in translational medicine. parvovirus B19, Flaviviridae, Ebola, and Coronaviridae), DNA viruses (e.g.,

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 10, 2022

To overcome this evasion tactic, the CAR protein was developed to recognise other markers on cancer cells. CAR is a fusion protein composed of an extracellular antibody fragment that recognises antigens and an intracellular domain that directs the T cell to the tumour. Identifying the right CAR T cell target.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Despite being an effective strategy to disrupt gene transcription and downstream protein expression, the introduction of random insertions and deletions (indels) at the site of the DSB can result in inadvertent alterations and pathogenic lesions at the target locus and elsewhere in the genome. About the author.

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pharmaphorum

JUNE 28, 2021

The first ever clinical data with a CRISPR/Cas9 drug used to edit the genomes of cells within the body has yielded impressive results in patients with ATTR amyloidosis, a life-threatening rare disease. . — Eric Topol (@EricTopol) June 26, 2021. In three more patients treated at 0.1mg/kg levels fell by 52%.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 3, 2023

Most commonly, DELs are used to supply high-quality starting points to medicinal chemistry projects for a specific biological target. protease or kinase inhibitors) or protein-protein interactions (e.g., Targeted protein degradation and related modalities. Often, these starting points are inhibitors of enzymes (e.g.,

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Drug Discovery World

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Inducing double strand breaks at unintended locations in the genome can lead to off-target genetic modifications that are difficult to predict and potentially deleterious. Complicating matters even more, researchers currently lack effective and reliable methods for detecting and measuring off-target genomic events.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This approach has led to the development of two software packages for RNA sequencing analysis and reproducible ribosomal profiling 1,2. For example, we recently collaborated with two sequencing laboratories to determine optimal parameters for RNA-Sequencing (RNA-Seq) in the context of a vaccine clinical trial.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This presents a unique opportunity for mRNA-based therapies to potentially restore normal cell function by supplying copies of the functional transcript for the cell to read. mRNA enables the delivery of a transiently expressed genetic molecule that is translated into a target protein using the machinery of the host cell.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

First off, genetically encoding desired features into living cells requires designing an appropriate vector, successfully transfecting it across the cell membrane, integrating the new DNA into the host’s genome, and finally, a reporting marker to examine changes.

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 30, 2023

From antibody-drug conjugates and RNA, to CRISPR and CAR-T therapy, DDW asked the drug discovery industry what the most important development in oncology over the last five years has been. At PhoreMost, we have been particularly excited about the emergence of targeted protein degradation (TPD) as a new therapeutic modality.

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