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BioNTech shelves oral mRNA vaccine plans with Matinas

Pharmaceutical Technology

The in vivo study, conducted in mice, involved a phosphatidylserine-containing nano-formulation of mRNA supplied by BioNTech, distinct from traditional lipid nanocrystals (LNCs). Whilst the formulation had been successful in vitro , the oral administration in mice did not elicit activity.

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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 1: Definition and Distinct Characteristics

Camargo

Essentially, a biologic is a product that is produced from living organisms or that contains components of living organisms. In vitro binding assays and functional tests might be required to identify the test material which is pharmacologically active , and a potency assay is required due to the complexity and heterogeneity of biologics.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

XTalks

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. In this blog, we discuss some of these new medical devices of 2024 that have improved patient outcomes and enhanced quality of life worldwide.

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Lab to jab in 100 days: manufacturing flexibility for future rapid responses

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to CEPI: “Achieving the 100 Days Mission would give the world a fighting chance of containing a future outbreak before it spreads to become a global pandemic.”. Messenger RNA vaccines contain nucleic acids that code for a specific protein, or target antigen, related to a virus or disease. So, where do we go from here?

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FDA Designations for Rare Disease Products, Part 3: Rare Pediatric Disease Designation

Camargo

Per the FDA’s guidance on RPDD : In vitro data supporting the mechanism of action of the drug in the disease or in a related disease may suffice for rare pediatric disease designation, whereas that level of data would not generally suffice for orphan-drug designation. Criteria for Rare Pediatric Disease Designation.

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BetterLife Engages Eurofins Discovery for its Next Generation Psychedelics 2-bromo-LSD FDA IND-enabling Pharmacology Studies

The Pharma Data

Eurofins Discovery will be conducting the IND-enabling in-vitro preclinical primary pharmacology and safety pharmacology studies on TD-0148A at its state-of-the-art facilities at Eurofins Cerep, DiscoverX and Panlabs. FDA Investigational New Drug (“IND”)-enabling pharmacology studies. About BetterLife Pharma: BetterLife Pharma Inc.

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Remote Patient Testing Faces a Cloudy Future under VALID

FDA Law Blog

Of relevance here, the grandfathering provision applies to an LDT only if: The test is not for use with home specimen collection, unless the specimen is collected with a collection container, receptacle, or kit that—. Javitt & Jeffrey N. This is not a trivial matter. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system.