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DCGI adds IVD devices for diagnosis of Covid-19, RNA & DNA extraction kits in Class C risk category under MDR-2017

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The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has added in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical devices including those for diagnosis of Covid-19, ribonucleic acid (RNA) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction kits, among others into the Class C risk category under the Medical Devices Rules (MDR), 2017.

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Codivir Shows Promising Effect Against COVID-19

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In-vitro studies conducted at the British virology research laboratory Virology Research Services in London then demonstrated a potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 and other RNA viruses. Code Pharma discovered that the peptide had a direct antiviral effect against SARS-CoV-2, the novel Coronavirus causing COVID-19.

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General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs

Pharma Mirror

Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded ribonucleic acid transcribed from the DNA chain, carrying the encoding information for protein synthesis. In vitro transcribed (IVT) mRNA has been successfully The post General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics Conference

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14th Annual RNA Therapeutics. Investigating the next generation of genetic medicine through RNA based therapies. RNA therapeutics is a rapidly expanding industry with increasingly growing potential for immunotherapy, personalised medicines, and treatment of genetic, infectious, and chronic diseases. Date: 8 – 9 February 2023.

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Gilead says Veklury should work against COVID-19 variants

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The mutations identified in these new variants have not significantly altered the part of the virus that remdesivir targets or have any association with known mutations conferring reduced susceptibility of coronaviruses to remdesivir in vitro,” said Gilead in its statement. “We The UK strain – known as B.1.1.7

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

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From non-invasive cancer diagnostics to life-saving cardiovascular implants, the latest medical devices cleared or approved by the FDA in 2024 reflect the remarkable strides in science and engineering. 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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RNA Therapeutics: A Novel Approach to Treating Diseases

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RNA therapeutics are a novel class of biopharmaceuticals that harness the power of RNA molecules for the treatment and prevention of a wide range of disorders, including oncological, and genetic disorders as well as infectious diseases. Non-coding RNAs include antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and RNA aptamers.

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