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No drugs for prions: could new approaches alleviate therapeutic scarcity?

Pharmaceutical Technology

As per the prevailing prion theory, a misfolded version of a normal cell-surface protein acts as the chief infectious agent. This list includes the monoclonal antibody (mAb) PRN100 developed at University College London (UCL) and ALX-002, a treatment developed by Allyx Therapeutics that is also being studied for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Pfizer takes COVID jab with ‘enhanced’ spike protein into phase 2

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Pfizer and BioNTech have started a mid-stage trial of a new version of the COVID-19 vaccine based on a version of the spike protein that they hope will offer greater and broader protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants. Clinical data show strong neutralising antibody responses against Omicron BA.1, 1 subvariant of Omicron.

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Hipra’s Covid-19 booster gets EMA nod and enters an uncertain landscape

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bimervax is a recombinant protein subunit vaccine, marketed by the Girona, Spain-based Hipra. A study involving 765 adults indicate that Bimervax, in addition to reducing antibodies against original SARS-CoV-2 strain, led to higher levels of antibodies against Beta and Omicron variants.

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Latest Data from Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Involving B.1.351 Variant Shared by Protein Vaccine Maker

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As Novavax awaits emergency use authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373, the company shared new data this week on the vaccine’s efficacy against the South African B.1.351 1.351 variant.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 1: Definition and Distinct Characteristics

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Essentially, a biologic is a product that is produced from living organisms or that contains components of living organisms. Recombinant therapeutic proteins. Fusion proteins. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). These products can be derived from humans, animals, or microorganisms with biotechnology. Blood and blood components.

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Covid-19 vaccines targeting Omicron variants expected to be ready for this autumn

Pharmaceutical Technology

1 variant, on 22 June, Moderna said its booster also showed a “potent” antibody response against Omicron subvariants BA.4 The mRNA-1273.214 booster contains the original Spikevax vaccine and a candidate targeting Omicron BA.1 In addition to providing protection against the Omicron BA.1 1 variant of concern. The prevalence of BA.2.12.1

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity.