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Biologic Therapeutics Development, Part 1: Definition and Distinct Characteristics

Camargo

Recombinant therapeutic proteins. Fusion proteins. They may contain proteins that control the action of other proteins and cellular processes, genes that control production of vital proteins, modified human hormones, or cells that produce substances that suppress or activate components of the immune system.

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Scotland Introduces First C-Peptide Type 1 Diabetes Test

XTalks

The government of Scotland has rolled out a new C-peptide test for type 1 diabetes that could help patients monitor their insulin levels with greater accuracy. The test provides information about the amount of insulin a patient has in their body, which can help determine whether they can reduce or stop taking their insulin injections.

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From Gene to Protein: The Journey of Protein Expression Technology

Roots Analysis

Over the years, pharmaceutical companies have shifted their priorities from traditional interventions towards more advanced pharmacological strategies, such as protein therapeutics. Further, $400 billion is the anticipated sales of protein-based therapeutics in 2023. The mRNA is then translated into to form functional proteins.

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Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine: Does Diamyd Have a Winning Formula?

XTalks

In addition to the vaccine, the company is also developing an investigational drug called Remygen for the regeneration of endogenous insulin production and to improve hormonal response to hypoglycemia; trials to test the treatment are currently ongoing in patients that have been living with type 1 diabetes for more than five years.

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Velocity Investigators Active at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 83rd Scientific Sessions

Velocity Clinical Research

Rosenstock is the lead investigator for Novo Nordisk’s ONWARDS 1 program exploring the first investigational once-weekly insulin. “In In ONWARDS 1, insulin icodec allowed people to spend significantly more Time in Range, with comparable Time below Range vs. once-daily basal insulin glargine U100,” said Dr. Rosenstock. “A

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Could an Antibody Drug Help You Shed Pounds?

The Pharma Data

That’s one finding from an early study that tested the injection drug, which mimics the effects of a natural hormone called fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21). FGF21 is a hormone that helps control metabolism by stimulating certain receptors in fat tissue, the liver, the pancreas and the central nervous system. MONDAY, Nov.

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Surrogate Endpoints: How to Choose the Best One for Your Rare Disease Trial

XTalks

Symptoms and Etiology: Caused by an overproduction of growth hormone, acromegaly primarily affects adults. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed. By reducing the amount of growth hormone in the blood, progressive enlargement of bones should be slowed.

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