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Using rafts to enhance bioavailability of ibandronate
Researchers have developed a novel tablet formulation of ibandronate which increases the oral bioavailability of the drug by releasing it from a hydrogel raft formed in the stomach.
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Whitepaper: How will COVID-19 accelerate vaccine development?
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group discusses how the biopharma community is coming together to solve the global vaccine development challenge.
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Phase I trial of intranasal COVID-19 vaccine spray approved in China
A Phase I clinical trial to test an intranasal COVID-19 vaccine spray has been given regulatory approval in China and is expected to begin in November.
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Oral antibiotics effective at killing P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis patients
A clinical trial has shown that antibiotics administered orally are just as effective at killing Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis patients as intravenous antibiotics.
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EUA requested for potential COVID-19 respiratory failure treatment
An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) request for the use of RLF-100™ (aviptadil) in critical COVID-19 patients was submitted to the US FDA.
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Oral COVID-19 vaccine candidate to enter Phase I human trials
Vaxart's application for a Phase I clinical trial to evaluate its oral COVID-19 vaccine candidate has been cleared by the FDA.
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Whitepaper: Considerations in support of achieving successful double blinding and removing bias with over encapsulation
This whitepaper explores critical factors for over-encapsulation success. DBcaps® capsules offer a convenient option for blinding in clinical trials.
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COVID-19 vaccine tablet induces systemic and mucosal immune responses
The researchers suggest inducing a mucosal immune response may be crucial to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and that the tablet formulation could overcome several major challenges associated with injectable vaccines.
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Whitepaper: Characterising insulin as a biopharmaceutical using Analytical Ultracentrifugation
AUC was used to probe the effect of insulin concentration and the zinc chelating agent EDTA on monomer, dimer, and hexamer formation of USP Human Insulin Standard.
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The new KORSCH X 3 tablet press: maximising mid-range production
The X 3 is a breakthrough in the small-scale and mid-range tablet press market segment and the latest advancement from KORSCH.
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Application note: Disintegration property of ODTs with co-processed excipients
Performance of orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) with GRANFILLER-D was investigated by the real-time X-ray observation of water penetration into ODTs.
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On-demand webinar: An update on remote and virtual auditing
NSF expert Dave Waddington discusses the challenges and benefits associated with remote and virtual GMP audits.
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Expert view: How robust is your fungal ID strategy?
This expert view from Charles River explores the different methods of fungal identification, allowing you to proactively address issues before they occur and provide information for successful remediation.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2020
In this in-depth focus find out about the development of a vaccine regimen to tackle Ebola and how a novel cannabinoid formulation has been developed to treat glioblastoma.
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2020
Within this issue find articles on the complexities of sterility assurance, how to detect and eliminate the risk of NDMA contamination and the findings from a study involving a novel formulation of cannabinoids that has been developed to treat glioblastoma. Also included are articles on the opportunities blockchain provides for…
