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Novavax Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Development Progress

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(Nasdaq: NVAX), a late-stage biotechnology company developing next-generation vaccines for serious infectious diseases, today provided an update on its COVID-19 vaccine program. About NVX-CoV2373 NVX-CoV2373 is a protein-based vaccine candidate engineered from the genetic sequence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease.

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AZ resumes UK coronavirus vaccine trial

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It uses a weakened, non-replicating, version of a common cold virus (adenovirus) that causes infections in chimpanzees and contains the genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus spike protein.

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Dyno attracts $1.6bn gene therapy deal with Astellas

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It focuses on the design of AAV capsids, the protein shell of a virus that encloses its genetic material and is used to deliver the payload into cells. Along with improved targeting and safety, the capsids are designed to be able to contain larger genes and be easier to manufacture.

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Pfizer to Discontinue Development Program for PF-07265803 for LMNA-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy

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Based on these results, the Phase 3 trial and further development of PF-07265803 will be discontinued. mitogen activated protein kinase pathway, which demonstrated improvement in functional capacity (6-minute walk test; 6MWT) in a 48-week, open-label, Phase 2 study among patients with symptomatic LMNA-related DCM. Disclosure Notice.

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Receives Fast Track Designation From the FDA for LX9211 for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

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executive vice president of research and development. “We We look forward to working closely with the FDA throughout the clinical development process to bring this potential new innovative treatment to patients as quickly as possible.”. Safe Harbor Statement.

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AZ expands phase 3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine frontrunner into US

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The vaccine is still the frontrunner in a list of 30 COVID-19 vaccines in clinical development maintained by the World Health Organization. The virus contains genetic material of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, priming the immune system to attack the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus if it later infects the body.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

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We are exceptionally pleased to commence dosing of our oral DNA vaccine for COVID-19 as we continue scale-up and manufacturing activities for future clinical development,” Symvivo’s chief medical officer Eric Sievers said in a press release from the company. Related: Red Meat Allergy Test Gets FDA Clearance. “We