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Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in in-vitro T-cell activation

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Immuno-oncology in Pharmaceuticals: In-vitro T-cell activation. Immatics is the leading patent filer in in-vitro T-cell activation.

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Researchers Discover Genetic Errors and Rogue Antibodies in Cases of Severe COVID-19 Infection

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The research shows that the activity of the immune messenger type 1 interferon (IFN) protein is diminished, either by genetic mutations or an autoimmune attack by neutralizing antibodies against it, in a subset of COVID-19 patients. Related: Low T Cell Counts Observed in COVID-19 Patients. Mutational Errors in COVID-19 Patients.

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Exploring the Future of Oncology with ADCs and TILs: Key Insights From ASCO  

Worldwide Clinical Trials

This year, Matt Cooper, PhD , our Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology, attended and found the presentations around antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) to be of great interest to the future of oncology therapeutics.

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Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

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HDFN is a condition where the mother’s antibodies attack the red blood cells (RBCs) of the fetus or newborn, leading to hemolysis, or rapid destruction of the baby’s RBCs. Nipocalimab is an investigational monoclonal antibody that targets the neonatal Fc receptor. This test can be performed as early as the tenth week of pregnancy.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

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The tricuspid valve, one of the heart’s four valves, regulates blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle, preventing backflow between these chambers. The liquid portion of the blood (serum or plasma) containing antibodies is separated and tested using the Liason Biotrin parvovirus B19 IgG plus test on a Liason XL analyzer.

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Pfizer/BioNTech Begin Studies for Third Booster Dose and Development of COVID-19 Vaccine Variants

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Bourla added that, “At the same time, we are making the right investments and engaging in the appropriate conversations with regulators to help position us to potentially develop and seek authorization for an updated mRNA vaccine or booster if needed.”. The third booster will be given to participants from the Phase I study in the US.

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The Future for Biotesting

Pharmaceutical Technology

IS: Our genotoxicity testing includes the core battery of the tests requested by EMEA/ICH including mutagenicity in vitro, chromosomal aberration test in vitro and micronucleus test in vivo. Natalie Coomber: Can you provide a quick background on the history of Biotest and the main work it is currently undertaking?

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