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Rilzabrutinib Sets a New Benchmark in Immune Thrombocytopenia Trials

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Rilzabrutinib works by targeting BTK, a protein involved in immune cell communication. By inhibiting this protein, the drug disrupts pathways that contribute to platelet destruction and insufficient production. percent platelet response in a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

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The Vital Role of Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Pathways Early Phase Unit, Worldwide Clinical Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Early Phase Unit, Worldwide Clinical Trials Neurodegenerative diseases represent a diverse group of progressive disorders characterized by the loss of structure and function of neurons. Integration of fluid biomarkers, imaging, and genetic profiling enhances diagnostic precision and provides valuable tools for clinical trials in ALS.

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Cell and gene therapies: why advanced medicines call for specialised logistics

Pharmaceutical Technology

But scientists have struggled to find effective treatments for many of these diseases since the dawn of modern medicine. Often referred to as a type of gene-modified cell therapy, CAR-T cell therapies involve genetically modifying a patient’s own T cells to produce a protein that enables them to identify and kill cancer cells.

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Unlocking the Future of Personalized Medicine: Blood vs. Buccal Swab in Pharmacogenomics Testing

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Pharmacogenomics (PGx), the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs, has brought significant changes to the clinical trial industry. Despite the higher yield, both sample types showed minimal protein contamination, indicating high purity levels. Interested in diving deeper into the details of this study?

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Karyopharm receives US and Europe regulatory designations for eltanexor

Pharmaceutical Technology

It also received an orphan medicinal product designation from the European Commission (EC) to treat MDS in the EU. The EC designation comes after the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) provided an opinion on the designation. Eltanexor is a new oral selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) compound.

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EC approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine CMA expansion for adolescents

Pharmaceutical Technology

A protein-based vaccine, NVX-CoV2373 is made from the genetic sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ first strain. The latest development comes after the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use of the European Medicines Agency granted a positive recommendation in June this year.

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The Hidden Cause of Alzheimer’s May Have Been Identified a Century Ago

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Alzheimer’s disease is commonly associated with clumps and tangles of proteins building up in brain cells. A study led by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine returned to observations of large fat drops […]

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