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New UK intracellular drug delivery centre to support RNA development

Pharmaceutical Technology

A new intracellular drug delivery centre will be established in the UK to support potential ribonucleic acid (RNA) vaccines and therapeutics , as well as the development of innovative drug delivery technologies. It will focus on studying and developing new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations for the delivery of RNA medicine.

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Natural products with potential efficacy against lethal viruses

Scienmag

Review of the life histories of RNA viruses, their genetics, and the compounds that could disrupt them offers hope for curtailment of future pandemics Credit: Illustration: Jennifer Matthews/Scripps Oceanography Researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California (..)

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Shape Therapeutics-Roche’s Deal; AllStripes Raises $50M; Datavant-Real Chemistry’s Partnership; BlueWillow’s Nasal Vaccine

Delveinsight

Shape’s RNA editing technologies can modify the RNA sequence, which makes the body’s protein building blocks. This system is designed to deliver RNA editing technology or other payloads directly to particular body areas, such as the nervous system or muscle.

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How Can You Manage the Complexity of Early Phase Clinical Development?

XTalks

Today, there’s been a shift towards more complex, large molecules or biologics like monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and advanced therapies like RNA-based treatments and cell and gene therapies. In the past, the majority of drugs evaluated in the clinical pharmacology space were small molecules.

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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

Pharmaceutical Technology

Since then, the field of nanomedicine has steadily progressed to reach high points such as the successful use of nanotechnology to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA)-based Covid-19 vaccines. Langer, now a David H. If successful, such applications could be used for neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

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COVID-19 nasal vaccine candidate effective at preventing disease transmission

The Pharma Data

” To solve those problems, Varadarajan collaborated with Xinli Liu, professor of pharmaceutics at the UH College of Pharmacy, and an expert in nanoparticle delivery. Liu’s team was ready to encapsulate the agonist of the stimulator of interferon genes (STING) within liposomal particles to yield the adjuvant named NanoSTING. .

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Moderna Announces Longer Shelf Life for its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate at Refrigerated Temperatures

The Pharma Data

The stability at refrigerated conditions allows for storage at most pharmacies, hospitals, or physicians’ offices. No Dilution Required at Vaccination Site: The vaccine will not require onsite dilution or special handling, which facilitates vaccination across a range of settings including pharmacies and physicians’ offices.