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Gene Therapy and Pharmacokinetics

Camargo

It is a comprehensive term which encompasses a large variety of therapy products including viral and bacterial vectors, plasmid DNA, human gene editing technology, and patient-specific cellular gene therapy. Knowledge of their disposition also helps in understanding the cells where the genetic material was delivered.

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

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The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the development of mRNA-based vaccines, and its influence has now extended to DNA-based shots as well, with Zydus Cadila’s ZyCoV-D getting emergency use authorisation in India. Proponents of the approach claim that DNA vaccines may have advantages over other technologies like mRNA.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

XTalks

The Burnaby, BC-based company developed the oral DNA-based vaccine using its proprietary bacTRL Gene Therapy Platform, which uses genetically modified bifidobacteria as carriers of genetic vaccine elements on a DNA plasmid. Related: Red Meat Allergy Test Gets FDA Clearance. “We

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

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Although there are a range of efficacies across different tumor types that require a greater understanding, the use of circulating tumor DNA profiles holds promise for personalized treatment strategies that better target the drug for the patient, potentially revolutionizing how ADCs are deployed in clinical practice.

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Takeda grows in gene therapies again with $2bn Code Bio deal

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The Japanese drugmaker will get access to Code Bio’s 3DNA non-viral genetic medicine delivery platform, initially for a liver-directed programme, and is also interested in deploying the technology for central nervous system disorders.

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Leading innovators in coronavirus vaccine components

Pharmaceutical Technology

Within the emerging innovation stage, cell therapy for ocular disorders, coronavirus vaccine components, and DNA polymerase compositions are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. The vaccine also contains other inactive ingredients such as cholesterol.

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World AIDS Day 2023: New and Promising Treatments for HIV/AIDS

XTalks

This candidate, derived from a person’s own genetically modified cells, aims to restore the Gag-specific CD4+ T cell response in those receiving antiretroviral therapy. The noteworthy candidate, EBT-101, is designed to eliminate HIV proviral DNA using CRISPR-Cas9 along with two guide RNAs (gRNAs).