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New UK intracellular drug delivery centre to support RNA development

Pharmaceutical Technology

A new intracellular drug delivery centre will be established in the UK to support potential ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines and therapeutics , as well as the development of innovative drug delivery technologies. It will focus on studying and developing new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for the delivery of RNA medicine.

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Natural products with potential efficacy against lethal viruses

Scienmag

Review of the life histories of RNA viruses, their genetics, and the compounds that could disrupt them offers hope for curtailment of future pandemics Credit: Illustration: Jennifer Matthews/Scripps Oceanography Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California (..)

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Lipid nanoparticles and mRNA used to treat hereditary blindness

Drug Discovery World

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientists have shown that lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA could treat blindness associated with a rare genetic condition. .

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Shape Therapeutics-Roche’s Deal; AllStripes Raises $50M; Datavant-Real Chemistry’s Partnership; BlueWillow’s Nasal Vaccine

Delveinsight

Shape’s RNA editing technologies can modify the RNA sequence, which makes the body’s protein building blocks. This system is designed to deliver RNA editing technology or other payloads directly to particular body areas, such as the nervous system or muscle.

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Moderna Announces Longer Shelf Life for its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate at Refrigerated Temperatures

The Pharma Data

The stability at refrigerated conditions allows for storage at most pharmacies, hospitals, or physicians’ offices. No Dilution Required at Vaccination Site: The vaccine will not require onsite dilution or special handling, which facilitates vaccination across a range of settings including pharmacies and physicians’ offices.

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India: Why is the country ramping up drug discovery research?

Drug Discovery World

To many, the country is referred to as the ‘pharmacy of the world’. Before that, in October 2022, Yapan Bio expanded its capabilities with a new process development facility at Genome Valley, which has enhanced its ability to support end-to-end development and manufacturing of RNA, DNA and gene therapy products starting from plasmids.

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Five 2023 breakthroughs in drug discovery for rare diseases

Drug Discovery World

RPDs are designed to encourage the development of new drugs with high unmet medical needs, including rare diseases in children. Read more: Treatment for leukodystrophy could be “revolutionary” 4.

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