pharmaphorum

JANUARY 22, 2021

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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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 17, 2024

Scientists from Fujita Health University have shown that mitochondria play essential roles during muscle development, regeneration and maintenance. The research team conducted experiments involving ‘Mitofusin2’ (MFN2), a protein that is necessary for mitochondria tethering in MAMs.

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XTalks

JANUARY 6, 2021

One nanobody in particular, called NIH-CoVnb-112, was shown to be able to prevent COVID-19 infection from the novel coronavirus by targeting both the spike protein on SARS-CoV-2, as well as the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor that it binds to on human cells. Related: Scientists Use Llama Antibodies to Neutralize COVID-19.

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pharmaphorum

JANUARY 18, 2022

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. Academia Professor – Cell Technology, Stem Cell Sciences, Biochemistry, Protein Technology and Tissue Engineering.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 31, 2023

“Just like ChatGPT uses data from written language to create predictive text, we are leveraging the language of proteins to predict their activity,” said study leader Huimin Zhao, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at Illinois.

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The Pharma Data

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Several FDA-approved drugs – including for type 2 diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV – significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State. ” The findings published today (Feb. 25) in the journal Communications Biology. .

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 23, 2023

Scientists from Korea and the US have unveiled the mechanism of radioresistance in GBM cells, identifying therapeutic targets to overcome radioresistance. Researchers have discovered a clinical drug that sensitises glioblastoma (GBM) cells to radiotherapy and could replace the current standard of care.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 1, 2021

COVID-19 antigen tests diagnose active infection by detecting SARS-CoV-2 viral proteins in samples, as opposed to PCR tests which detect viral RNA and require lab processing, but can miss infections with low virus levels. The test – which can also be self-collected – showed a sensitivity of 93.8%

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XTalks

APRIL 6, 2022

Scientists at the University of Cambridge evaluated the use of a personalized blood test that detects ctDNA to help predict the relapse risk of lung cancer. Register for this webinar to get an overview of the role of long non-protein coding RNAs (lncRNAs) in gene regulations. Photo source: Inivata.

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 3, 2023

As the industry moves to reduce the use of animals in research and testing, aptamers also support here, as they are discovered, developed, and manufactured entirely in vitro , removing the need for animals in antibody discovery processes. DDW’s Diana Spencer caught up with co-founder and CEO Dr Arron Tolley.

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Pharma Mirror

APRIL 21, 2024

With the rapid development of biotechnology and molecular medicine, the introduction of mRNA as a vaccine or therapeutic agent enables the production of almost any desired functional protein/peptide within the human body.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 12, 2021

The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test uses Fast Microfluidic Immunofluorescence (FMI) technology to detect antigen nucleocapsid protein from nasal or nasopharyngeal swabs with high sensitivity results in 12 minutes. LONDON , Jan. Test specificity was 99.5% in nasal swab specimens. in nasal samples and 97.8% in nasopharyngeal samples.

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Drug Discovery World

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Dr Sofia Ferreira, Director of Applications at Refeyn, discusses how various technologies can address the main challenges in membrane protein characterization, describing how novel technologies, such as mass photometry, can streamline and support analytical processes. Scientists use a multitude of membrane mimetics to overcome this issue.

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Drug Discovery World

MAY 25, 2023

Following the Scottish Research and Drug Development Forum meeting, DDW’s Diana Spencer provides a snapshot of drug discovery in Scotland. With over 150 pharma services/supply companies and 19 universities, Scotland is one of the most advanced life science sectors in the UK and the world. There are various other phenomics projects currently ongoing.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Klisyri is a home-grown product discovered and characterized by Athenex scientists and developed from pre-IND to NDA by the Athenex team. The data supported the potential benefits of the drug for OAB in patients with urge urinary incontinence (UUI), urgency, and urinary frequency. The drug is a once-daily, beta-3 adrenergic agonist.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 27, 2023

With cues from a diverse population of tissue-specific cell types, extracellular matrix proteins, and biomechanical forces, cells grown in organ-chips closely emulate their in vivo counterparts and replicate tissue-level functions. But can organ-chips entirely replace other models? Not yet, according to Ewart.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 20, 2021

The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test is authorized for use by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. The LumiraDx SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Test is authorized for use by FDA under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) only for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein.

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Over the years, a range of different CPPs have been developed, including natural translocating proteins through to newly-designed computer-prediction sequences 3. In a recent publication from scientists at the University of Bordeaux, a CPP-based nanoparticles approach was reportedly used to deliver siRNA into cancer cells of solid tumours.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

The first shipment of 1.2 million SARS-CoV-2 Assays for use on the BD Veritor Plus System to be delivered in The Netherlands by mid-November. THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS and FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. , THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS and FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. , The first 1.2 million units will be delivered by mid-November. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 4, 2022

BV-101 is an adeno- associated virus (AAV) gene therapy vector that simultaneously addresses the metabolic dysfunction of diseased neurons and contributes to the clearance of the mutant huntingtin protein. There’s no question that cell and gene therapies have emerged as some of the most promising and innovative medicines on the market. .

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JANUARY 4, 2023

Findings from a study, which was conducted by Transcenta and Shanghai Jiao Tong University scientists on TST003 to treat androgen receptor-negative/low prostate cancer, were published by Nature Cancer in May last year. The Gremlin1 protein was found to promote lineage plasticity while driving castration resistance in prostate cancer.

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pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

However, in vitro or binding-based efficacy insight needs to be confirmed by reliable clinical evidence, as shown by the outcomes of COVID-19 trials with remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine. million worldwide and continues to increase despite the global public health measures that have been put in place.

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Drug Discovery World

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 16, 2021

This research use only laboratory test can be used to help scientists track mutation prevalence and to assess any potential impact on diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics, providing crucial insight for healthcare systems in making appropriate measures to combat COVID-19. 1.1.7), South Africa (B.1.351), 1.351), and Brazil (P.1). 1.351 and P.1

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XTalks

JULY 28, 2020

For decades, formulation scientists have relied on the assumption that common pharmaceutical excipients are biologically inert. For example, Advil tablets contain 18 inactive ingredients alongside ibuprofen, the drug’s active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). But just how inert are these excipients?

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 18, 2020

REGN-COV2 is Regeneron’s two-antibody combination currently in late-stage clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 infection. The companies will collaborate on developing and manufacturing REGN-COV2. Regeneron will distribute REGN-COV2 in the U.S. and Roche will be responsible for distribution outside the U.S. Schleifer, M.D.,

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Drug Discovery World

JULY 22, 2022

By Courtney Ferrebee, PhD, Field Applications Scientist, Taconic Biosciences. Patient-derived xenografts (PDX) of melanoma were grafted into hIL2 mice, and TILs derived from the same melanoma patient were reactivated and expanded in vitro with IL2 and used to treat the PDX engrafted in the mice. Jespersen et al.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As we turn our focus to new potential applications and disease areas for the platform, scientists and companies must consider the potential life-saving impact on rare, inherited diseases, says Archana Gupta , PhD, staff scientist in genetic sciences at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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XTalks

APRIL 22, 2022

Both the areas of drug development and clinical trials are increasingly using in vitro assays to help determine the efficacy of an investigational therapeutic. Flow cytometric receptor occupancy assays are being increasingly used in preclinical and clinical studies. What is Flow Cytometry?

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 12, 2023

Altering one base pair can drastically change how the gene’s protein product functions, while mutations can lead to the development of a range of genetic disorders. . Scientists use complex gene editing and disease modeling systems to gain insights on the potential of CRISPR. . What are organoids? .

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XTalks

JANUARY 21, 2022

With the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 continuing to run rampant, Italian in vitro diagnostics (IVD) company A.Menarini Diagnostics has unveiled a new real-time (RT)-PCR-based test that can detect several variants of the coronavirus including Omicron and Delta. We are extremely proud to have made this unique solution available so quickly.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

which removes the mandatory requirement for animal testing in the development of drugs for toxicity where enhanced performance is proven using in vitro alternatives. Cellario integrates all devices and software within a laboratory, helping scientists customise and implement technologies to produce data so they can execute their work.

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XTalks

MARCH 11, 2021

As a novel virus, public health experts, scientists and clinicians faced challenges in how to effectively prevent its transmission, and how to best treat it in the most severe cases. After its identification in late 2019, COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. COVID-19 Treatments.

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Roots Analysis

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Bacteria plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem balance. However, there are few species of bacteria that can cause several infectious diseases ( such as strep throat, salmonellosis, tuberculosis, whooping cough ). These are mainly transmitted through air, water, living organisms, and food.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Arndt Aspe r ger , Senior Applications Scientist , Bruker Daltonics and M ei ke Hamester , Vice President Label-Free Technologies , Bruker Daltonics , examine how challenges in mass spectrometry for high-throughput screening can be overcome using a label-free approach. . The rapid evolution of HTS to meet industry demand .

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 23, 2023

Kevin Hemphill, R&D Manager at PerkinElmer’s Horizon Discovery explores how base editing has emerged as an attractive gene editing option for researchers wanting to develop stem cell-based therapies. Being able to differentiate into any cell within the human body, PSCs hold a huge amount of promise within the cell-based therapeutics industry.

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Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to Medicine Discovery Catapult, these include: “Navigating the complexity of the CNS; understanding the disease pathology, and accessing predictable in vitro and in vivo cell models 2 ”. Dementia is the only major cause of death without a treatment to prevent, slow or stop disease progression. “In In 2019, dementia accounted for 1.8

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