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Positive in vitro results for Imutex’s FLU-v

Pharma Times

Data further supports the continued development of FLU-v as a broad-spectrum influenza vaccine

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Who do you trust? The FDA vs. Pfizer

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: Pfizer says it has data on waning immunity from their COVID vaccine. According to a report on CNN.com “Pfizer said it is seeing waning immunity from its coronavirus vaccine and says it is picking up its efforts to develop a booster dose that will protect people from variants.” ” So who to believe?

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Early studies suggest Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is effective against South African strain

BioPharma Reporter

In vitro studies found the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibodies against both the UK and South African virus strains.

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BioNTech shelves oral mRNA vaccine plans with Matinas

Pharmaceutical Technology

BioNTech has ended its research collaboration with Matinas after its oral mRNA vaccine failed to demonstrate preclinical activity. Whilst the formulation had been successful in vitro , the oral administration in mice did not elicit activity. Matinas announced the news in a May 10 statement.

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Moderna developing COVID-19 vaccine booster shot against South Africa variant

BioPharma Reporter

An in vitro study shows Moderna's existing mRNA COVID-19 vaccine provides protection against strains that have emerged from South Africa and the UK. But it does suggest reduced protection against the South Africa strain, and so the company is also developing a new booster designed for maximum efficacy against this variant.

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General Design Methods for mRNA Drugs

Pharma Mirror

With the rapid development of biotechnology and molecular medicine, the introduction of mRNA as a vaccine or therapeutic agent enables the production of almost any desired functional protein/peptide within the human body.

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Pfizer/BioNTech Begin Studies for Third Booster Dose and Development of COVID-19 Vaccine Variants

XTalks

(NYSE: PFE ) and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX ) have announced that they are beginning a trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a third booster dose for their COVID-19 vaccine (BNT162b2), as well as new vaccine variants. Related: Could Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine be Stored at Standard Freezer Temperatures?