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T-cell vaccine for COVID-19 may last longer than current vaccines

The Pharma Data

The current COVID-19 vaccines are designed to trigger an antibody response to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, which is vulnerable to mutations that could make the vaccine less effective over time. of the mice that were vaccinated with the T-cell-based vaccine survived, while only one of the control-group mice survived.

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ImmunityBio’s hAd5 T-Cell COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Shows Complete Protection of Airways in Non-Human Primates

The Pharma Data

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– ImmunityBio , a privately-held immunotherapy company, today announced its COVID-19 vaccine candidate protected nasal and lung airways of non-human primates against coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a challenge study. CULVER CITY, Calif.–( Graphic: Business Wire).

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Taking an ‘upside-down’ approach to mRNA delivery

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Research into mRNA dates back to the 1970s, but with the approval of both Moderna and BioNTech/Pfizer’s vaccines, this approach has finally been validated. Once its potential as a means of stimulating an immune response had been established, attention quickly turned to where else the technology could provide a therapeutic solution.

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HOOKIPA Announces Positive Phase 2 Interim Safety, Immunogenicity, and Efficacy Data for its Cytomegalovirus Vaccine Candidate HB-101

The Pharma Data

Early interim data show Cytomegalovirus (CMV)-negative kidney transplant recipients vaccinated with three doses of HB-101 had reduced incidence of CMV viremia, reduced antiviral use and no CMV disease. Observed CMV-neutralizing antibody responses and tolerability profile are consistent with previous interim results.

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The challenges and trends of cell & gene therapies 

Drug Discovery World

Speaking about emerging opportunities, Carlo Russo, CEO of Genenta, says that whilst “immuno-oncology treatment has been very successful in treating patients suffering from blood cancer,” its success has been limited “by the durability of the responses”. billion, compared to $19.9 million price point per dose.

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How mice with humanised immune systems are advancing cell-based immunotherapy

Drug Discovery World

Immunotherapies have become more popular due to their ability to trigger and train the patient’s immune system to recognise and attack tumour cells, provide strong immune responses, and reduce the severity of adverse side effects generally associated with chemotherapies. Jespersen et al.

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Company Spotlight: Cue Biopharma Innovates in the Immunotherapy Space with its Immuno-STAT Platform

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Immunotherapy continues to be a burgeoning field, with immune-based therapies being among the leading treatments being developed in oncology and autoimmunity. Cell-Based Immunotherapy vs. Immune Biologics. Immunotherapy involves leveraging components of the immune system (i.e. protein-based biologics) and vaccine treatments.

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