All articles by Catherine Eckford – Page 31
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News‘Accidental’ media switch leads to CAR T therapy discovery
The investigators hope that their new approach could lead to large-scale manufacturing of the CAR T cells for blood cancer patients.
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NewsOptimising reverse-phase chromatography for molnupiravir production
The research offers insight into optimising chromatographic separation outcomes through precise control of measures such as flowrate and column length, supporting potential for drug development.
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NewsDigital simulations could advance nanoparticle drug delivery
Findings from the mathematical model could support development of personalised treatments, the research suggests.
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NewsCHMP meeting highlights - June 2024
In its latest meeting, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommended several new medicines, including positive opinions for treatments for rare disorders.
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NewsInnovative small molecule shows promise in obesity
The GLP-1 receptor agonist demonstrated good safety and tolerability in both healthy and overweight/obese adult participants, the Phase I study found.
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NewsNew draft guidance promotes diversity in clinical trials
FDA’s new draft guidance follows the new requirement for clinical study sponsors to submit Diversity Action Plans, eg, when submitting their investigational new drug (IND) application.
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ArticleDrug approval roundup – May/June 2024
This article highlights some of the key regulatory approvals granted in May and June in the EU and US so far this year, including for oligonucleotide and biologic therapies.
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NewsNew US fill finish facility receives $4.1 billion investment
Novo Nordisk plans to allocate $6.8 billion towards production to expand its overall US manufacturing capacity.
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NewsNew multiple sclerosis treatment option granted in EU
The newly authorised formulation of the anti-CD20 therapy provides certain multiple sclerosis patients with another treatment option comparable to intravenous infusion.
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NewsOptimising iPS cell-based platelet manufacturing scale up
Large-scale platelet manufacturing must consider turbulent energy and shear stress as well as the undesired turbulent flow space within a bioreactor, the paper concluded.
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NewsGilead small molecule demonstrates strong capability for HIV prevention
According to Gilead, the study is the first Phase III HIV prevention trial to demonstrate a zero-infection rate.
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NewsSemi-automation of manual interventions in high-speed filling lines
Research has highlighted the potential of using robotics for isolator filling line interventions, enabling gloveless executions by operators.
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ArticleBig potential for small molecule drugs in cancer treatment
With recent recommendation of Takeda’s fruquintinib by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), EPR spoke to Dr Sebastian Stintzing, Professor of Medicine, Head of the Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Tumor Immunology (CCM) of The Charité University Hospital in Berlin and investigator on the FRESCO-2 trial, to find out more about ...
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NewsNon-chemotherapy lymphoma treatment may provide durable remission
Fifty four percent of evaluable patients with DLBCL attained a substantial tumour reduction with the five-drug regimen, trial data shows.
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NewsNovel immunotherapy combination approved for endometrial cancer
The new approval of KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) combined with chemotherapy is indicated for certain patients with the most common gynaecologic cancer, according to Merck/MSD.
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NewsJ&J commits five-year investment in Italian medicine manufacturing
Currently, the Latina site exports 97 percent of the medicine it produces, according to Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
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NewsAbbVie to advance TL1A antibody for IBD
The new, potentially multi-billion-dollar deal will help bring a next-generation therapy to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition.
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NewsHaemophilia drug could reduce treated bleeding episodes
Once-weekly or once-monthly dosing of Mim8 provides optionality and flexibility for people living with haemophilia A with or without inhibitors, stated Novo Nordisk’s EVP for Development.
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NewsAnalysis of chiral compounds using supercritical fluid chromatography
Sub/supercritical fluid chromatography is becoming a “dominant” technique for enantiomeric separation, especially purification, the researchers explained.
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NewsABPI embraces proposals for pharma’s growth ahead of UK elections
The UK pharmaceutical industry body has invited proposals on economic investment, support for manufacturing, clinical trials and R&D.