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DCGI adds IVD devices for diagnosis of Covid-19, RNA & DNA extraction kits in Class C risk category under MDR-2017

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The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has added in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices including those for diagnosis of Covid-19, ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction kits, among others into the Class C risk category under the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017.

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics. Investigating the next generation of genetic medicine through RNA based therapies. RNA therapeutics is a rapidly expanding industry with increasingly growing potential for immunotherapy, personalised medicines, and treatment of genetic, infectious, and chronic diseases. Date: 8 – 9 February 2023.

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RNA interference method could treat muscular dystrophy

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Japanese researchers propose using RNA interference for correcting a mistake in the genetic code of patients with Fukuyama muscular dystrophy. . Using RNA interference, researchers restored the normal biological function of FKTN in patient-derived cells, offering hope for a new therapy. . Modifying RNA function.

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Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 

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Additional approaches, such as profiling of RNA and proteins, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI), could be key to providing a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s tumour and enable the use of optimised treatments. MT: Why was STORM attending the conference? We were there to present the latest findings from our research.

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New listicle: Five tips on scaling up IVT for mRNA production

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The success of messenger RNA or mRNA vaccines in the fight against the global SARS-CoV-2 crisis brings a new era of vaccine development. In vitro transcription, or IVT, is a complex reaction, requiring key components like an RNA polymerase, nucleotides, and a DNA template to make each mRNA.

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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The mutations identified in these new variants have not significantly altered the part of the virus that remdesivir targets or have any association with known mutations conferring reduced susceptibility of coronaviruses to remdesivir in vitro,” said Gilead in its statement. “We The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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FDA-approved drug sensitises brain cancer cells to radiotherapy

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This action sensitised GBM cells to radiotherapy both in vitro and in vivo (in mouse models). “Our research has revealed cladribine as a radiosensitiser for GBM treatment by drug repurposing, which can offer multiple advantages,” says Prof Youn. “As GBM is a WHO grade IV brain tumour with dismal prognosis.