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Plasma-based engineering to accelerate antimicrobial material development
Could plasma-based engineering provide a greener method to produce antimicrobial materials, such as contact-killing, antifouling and drug-release surfaces?
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Microneedle patch with precise vancomycin drug dose against MRSA skin infections
Effective vancomycin concentrations can be delivered locally to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)-infected sites of the skin with the use of miniaturised needles. This presents opportunities for targeted delivery of medication for focal skin diseases. Here, Georgios A Sotiriou and Liv Eidsmo of the Karolinska Institutet discuss some of them.
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Technical note: System precision in HPLC analysis of APIs and impurities
HPLC users expect robust, reliable systems with equivalent performance and reproducibility between systems that greatly facilitates method transfer.
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New developments in the pharmaceutical stress testing industry
A team of American scientists report on some recent developments in the realm of pharmaceutical stress testing, or forced degradation, practices relating to solid dosage forms, bringing some valuable clarity for drug developers.
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The weakest link – biopharma workforce development
Killian O’Driscoll, Director of Projects at the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT), highlights the plight of a future skills shortage in the global biopharma industry as state-of-the-art therapy production evolves at a rapid pace.
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Application note: BIOBALL® Burkholderia cepacia complex strains performance testing for USP <60> growth promotion requirements
Over the years, the presence of objectionable microorganisms has been identified as the leading cause of non-sterile drug product recalls in the US.
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Product hub: 3P® connect EM-BODY connectivity
3P CONNECT is your EM partner for data compliance and process efficiency, for reliable decision making and taking control of your EM.
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Application Notes Supplement 2021
Here, industry experts from bioMérieux Industry, Charles River, Shimadzu, TA Instruments, Thermo Fisher Scientific and WITec share their research, guidance and pharmaceutical knowledge.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021
This in-depth focus explores recent developments in pharmaceutical stress testing and why collaboration is key in the development of cancer therapeutics.
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The registration of novel excipients
Here, Dave Elder discusses some encouraging progress in the development of novel excipients, highlighting what this means for the industry.
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EMA recommends GSK’s Xevudy for the treatment of COVID-19
The EMA has recommended granting marketing authorisation for the use of Xevudy (sotrovimab) to treat COVID-19 in adults and adolescents.
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Whitepaper: CMC regulatory landscape, cell and gene therapy products
This whitepaper gives an understanding of the evolving regulatory guidelines for cell and gene therapies, in order to bring them to market faster.
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Pfizer’s Paxlovid™ can be used for the treatment of COVID-19, says EMA
New European Medicines Agency advice states Paxlovid™ can be used to treat those at high risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
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ABPI publishes new roadmap to aid in ATMP development
The roadmap clarifies the processes to develop advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), providing guidance on key considerations.
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Technical paper: Low risk frozen distribution of SU bags for bioprocessing
This paper discusses the results of a study that help to mitigate the risks during frozen shipping and ensure consistent product quality in cold chain.
