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Alyftrek: Vertex Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment with Triple-Action Combo

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CF is a progressive genetic disease caused by defective CFTR proteins, which are crucial for regulating salt and water movement in cells. These mutations can vary in severity and impact on CFTR function, from complete protein dysfunction to defects in protein folding, trafficking or regulation.

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Compliance to convenience: understanding the latest innovations in capsule formulation

Pharmaceutical Technology

Fixed-dose combination (FDC) systems aim to increase patient compliance in therapies involving two or more active drugs. The post Compliance to convenience: understanding the latest innovations in capsule formulation appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology. The best formulation for the job. 200x260/0 (who.int).

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Unlocking the Future of Personalized Medicine: Blood vs. Buccal Swab in Pharmacogenomics Testing

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The study focused on several key factors: DNA Yield and Quality Sample Stability Assay Outcomes Patient Compliance DNA Yield and Quality The study found that blood samples typically yield a higher quantity of DNA compared to buccal swabs. Buccal swabs had a compliance rate of 95%, compared to 69% for blood samples.

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As FDA inspections return, upholding compliance and maintaining GMP readiness is more crucial than ever

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With attention and resources focused elsewhere during the pandemic, it’s likely that many facilities may have slipped into a state of non-compliance, which may result in unsuccessful inspections. Doing so means that businesses can check their compliance before an FDA inspection. She has a Ph.D.

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Enabling the next wave of innovative drug therapies with speciality enzymes

Pharmaceutical Technology

Specialty enzymes are proteins that can act as very specific biocatalysts to accelerate reactions and produce the desired target molecule in pharmaceuticals,” explains Kristoffer Laursen, Head of R&D at Novo Nordisk Pharmatech. “In In the evolving biotechnology industry, enzymes are important process aids.

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Oral COVID-19 vaccine beckons, as ImmunityBio licenses iosBio tech

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They also offer the potential for self-administration at home rather than in a health setting, making compliance with booster dosage potentially higher.”. ImmunityBio’s vaccine design drives both antibody and T-cells to the spike (S) protein and nucleocapsid (N) protein.

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Federal Court of Appeal Upholds First Trial Judgment under New PM(NOC) Regulations

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The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the first trial judgment under the new Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations. The Trial Judge concluded that the asserted claims were obvious because it was self-evident to try to obtain the claimed recombinant protein. 1,341,537 ( 537 Patent ) invalid for obviousness.