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Rubius Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data for RTX-321, a Red Cell Therapeutic™ Oncology Product Candidate for HPV-Positive Cancers, Demonstrating its Dual Mechanism of Action

BioTech 365

OCTOBER 28, 2020

RTX-321 Induces Antigen-Specific Stimulation Combined with Broad Stimulation of Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nasdaq:RUBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is genetically engineering red blood cells to create an … Continue reading →

Genetic Engineering

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A broad range of unmet needs remains in the immuno-oncology space

Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 2, 2023

The most widely utilised IO class is immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), which work by blocking the inhibitory interactions between tumour cells and T-cells, facilitating an anti-tumour immune response. There are more than 20 marketed ICIs with approvals across a very wide spectrum of solid tumour indications.

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

pharmaphorum

AUGUST 23, 2021

DNA vaccines work by delivering a genetically-engineered plasmid containing the DNA sequence encoding the desired antigen – in this case the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein – which is then taken up by cells. Proponents of the approach claim that DNA vaccines may have advantages over other technologies like mRNA.

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ESMO: TIL therapy improves on Yervoy in melanoma trial

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The patient then receives chemotherapy to reduce regulatory T cells that can put a brake on immune responses to tumours, as well as immune-boosting cytokine interleukin-2, before the TILs are then reinfused into the patient intravenously.

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South African variant may cut response from Pfizer/BioNTech shot, study finds

pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch based their findings on lab tests using SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses that were genetically engineered to have the same mutations as those in the strain that is causing scientists so much concern.

Immune Response

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AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

XTalks

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Induces Immune Responses in Early Clinical Trials. The global trials are assessing the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in individuals aged 18 years or over from diverse racial and geographic groups who are healthy or have stable underlying medical conditions.

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The New Frontier in Drug Development: Understanding Biologics and Small Molecules

Cloudbyz

MARCH 5, 2024

They are often used to mimic or enhance natural biological processes, such as immune responses. Immunogenicity : Small Molecules: Generally have a lower risk of inducing an immune response in the body. Biologics: Biologics can work in a variety of ways, including targeting specific cells, proteins, or pathways.

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Pfizer/BioNTech COVID jab works against Brazil variant; lab study

pharmaphorum

MARCH 10, 2021

The study suggests that serum taken from patients injected with the mRNA shot, also known as BNT162b2, was able to neutralise a genetically engineered version of SARS-CoV-2 with the P.1 1 – that is worrying health officials around the world. . 1 mutations, as well as variants from the UK and South Africa.

Vaccine

Vaccine Vaccination Genetic Engineering Engineer

Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Currently in Phase 3 clinical testing in the United Kingdom for the prevention of COVID-19, NVX-CoV2373 is a recombinant protein vaccine adjuvanted with Novavax’ proprietary Matrix-M to enhance the immune response. NVX-CoV2373 contains purified protein antigen and can neither replicate, nor can it cause COVID-19. About Novavax.

Protein

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Taconic Biosciences Expands Immuno-oncology Animal Model PortfolioCritical Jh Syngeneic Tumor Model Host Now Available on a B6 Background

The Pharma Data

JANUARY 17, 2021

These models are engrafted with mouse tumors derived from the same strain background; this genetic similarity between tumor and host prevents the host from rejecting the tumor. One consideration in using syngeneic models is that some drug candidates can cause a negative immune response not seen in humans.

Genetic Engineering

Genetic Engineering Genetics Engineer Immune Response

In the precision medicine era, the line between products and services is blurred

pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The treatments are developed using cutting- edge technologies such as genomic sequencing and genetic engineering, helping to account for the individual variability in both patient and disease characteristics. CAR-T is a new individualized cancer immunotherapy that has taken precision medicine to a new level.

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Company Spotlight: Cue Biopharma Innovates in the Immunotherapy Space with its Immuno-STAT Platform

XTalks

AUGUST 17, 2020

Treatment vaccines : these boost the immune system responses to target cells. Immune system modulators (i.e. receptors) of the immune system to enhance, or suppress immune responses. percent of the T cell immune repertoire) and T regulatory cells (which suppress immune responses).

Protein

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Blocking enzyme could hold the key to preventing, treating severe COVID-19

The Pharma Data

JUNE 1, 2022

Blocking an immune response-related enzyme holds promise in preventing or treating severe COVID-19 symptoms by reducing inflammation, tissue injury and blood clots in the lungs, new research in mice suggests. Previous research has shown that caspase 11 in mice has many of the same immune-response functions as caspase 4 in humans.

Immune Response

Immune Response Genetic Engineering Research Engineer

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Granted Fast Track Designation by U.S. FDA

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

NVX-CoV2373 was created using Novavax’ recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and contains Novavax’ patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

Advarra

JANUARY 11, 2024

After injection of such a vaccine, the mRNA instructs cells to produce proteins designed to stimulate an immune response against these same protein targets when they show up in viruses or in tumor cells. Adoptive T Cell Therapies Adoptive T cell therapy is another form of cancer treatment leveraging the patient’s immune system.

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Novavax Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Development Progress

The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

NVX-CoV2373 was created using Novavax’ recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein adjuvanted with Novavax’ patented saponin-based Matrix-M to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

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Using bispecific antibodies to advance cancer immunotherapy

pharmaphorum

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The more targeted, bispecific functionality of bsAbs broadens the reach of antibody-mediated therapies against both solid and haematological cancers, creating novel approaches that can induce a tumour-specific immune response, target immune checkpoints, or improve payload delivery to tumour cells (Fig.

Antibody

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Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 90% overall efficacy and 100% protection against moderate and severe disease in PREVENT-19 Phase 3 trial

The Pharma Data

JUNE 25, 2021

NVX-CoV2373 was created using Novavax’ recombinant nanoparticle technology to generate antigen derived from the coronavirus spike (S) protein and is formulated with Novavax’ patented saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies. About Novavax.

Vaccine

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Spotlighting Lupus Awareness Month: CAR-T Technology Creates New Avenues for Treatment of a Devastating Disease

WCG Clinical

MAY 28, 2024

CAR-T Cells Target Harmful B Cells in Lupus CAR-T cell technology, which uses genetic engineering to direct white blood cells to attack specific molecular targets, was originally proposed for treatment of HIV infection and hematological malignancies.

In-Vivo

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Biopharma Leaders Unite To Stand With Science

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Both vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax’ proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant in order to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

Vaccine

Vaccine Vaccination Containment Clinical Trials

Biopharma Leaders Unite To Stand With Science

The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Both vaccine candidates incorporate Novavax’ proprietary saponin-based Matrix-M adjuvant in order to enhance the immune response and stimulate high levels of neutralizing antibodies.

Vaccine

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Rubius Therapeutics Presents Preclinical Data for RTX-321, a Red Cell Therapeutic™ Oncology Product Candidate for HPV-Positive Cancers, Demonstrating its Dual Mechanism of Action

A broad range of unmet needs remains in the immuno-oncology space

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COVID prompts another milestone, as India clears first DNA vaccine

ESMO: TIL therapy improves on Yervoy in melanoma trial

South African variant may cut response from Pfizer/BioNTech shot, study finds

AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Shows High Efficacy

The New Frontier in Drug Development: Understanding Biologics and Small Molecules

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID jab works against Brazil variant; lab study

Novavax Announces Agreement with Government of New Zealand for 10.7 Million Doses of COVID-19 VaccineAdvance purchase agreement signed for NVX-CoV2373, Novavax’ adjuvanted protein vaccine candidate

Taconic Biosciences Expands Immuno-oncology Animal Model PortfolioCritical Jh Syngeneic Tumor Model Host Now Available on a B6 Background

In the precision medicine era, the line between products and services is blurred

Company Spotlight: Cue Biopharma Innovates in the Immunotherapy Space with its Immuno-STAT Platform

Blocking enzyme could hold the key to preventing, treating severe COVID-19

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Granted Fast Track Designation by U.S. FDA

mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

Novavax Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Development Progress

Using bispecific antibodies to advance cancer immunotherapy

Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 90% overall efficacy and 100% protection against moderate and severe disease in PREVENT-19 Phase 3 trial

Spotlighting Lupus Awareness Month: CAR-T Technology Creates New Avenues for Treatment of a Devastating Disease

Biopharma Leaders Unite To Stand With Science

Biopharma Leaders Unite To Stand With Science

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