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Radionuclide therapy a promising option to treat HER2 breast cancer
The radionuclide treatment combines radioactive iodine therapy with single-domain antibodies to target the HER2 antigen.
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Application note: Combined Raman-SEM imaging for pharmaceutical studies
This application note presents correlative Raman Imaging and Scanning Electron (RISE) microscopy as a useful tool for investigating the fine structure and chemical composition of pharmaceutical samples.
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Expert view: Investigating drug carriers and in vitro models with advanced analytical imaging techniques
Dr Maike Windbergs discusses the use of Raman imaging in pharmaceutical research and the potential of combining different analytical techniques.
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Technique to analyse optical parameters could improve tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
The application of tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) no longer needs to be hampered by a lack of understanding of optical parameters, thanks to new technique, say researchers.
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New method to probe molecules could improve spectroscopy techniques
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive technique for probing molecules that they say could enable new applications in the fields of spectroscopy.
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Raman spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to be used in study of topically applied drugs
The US FDA will fund a research project using Raman spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to study drug delivery via the skin.
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Nanoparticle drug delivery could be the future of targeted cancer therapies
Researchers have created targeted, modifiable nanoparticles which could be combined with pharmaceuticals as a form of drug delivery to treat cancer.
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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2020
Within this in-depth focus are articles on how the regulation of heavy metals in cannabis can benefit from lessons learned in pharma and the advantages of using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) as an imaging technique.
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Exploring Raman: a non‐invasive analytical approach
Since it was discovered in the 1920s, Raman spectroscopy has been used in pharmaceutical research as a non‐invasive way to provide chemical and structural information in situ, without any staining or complicated sample preparation. Nikki Withers spoke to Professor Kishan Dholakia to hear more about its use in industry and…
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Treatment could be delivered to stroke patients via tiny transporters
Scientists have discovered that liposomes can translocate through the blood brain barrier following stroke and may be able to get drugs to the lesions to stop further damage.
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Advanced MALDI imaging breaks ground in pharmaceutical research
Dr Carsten Hopf and his team are using MALDI imaging in several applications, including drug metabolite and formulation distributions in tissues. This article investigates how this content-rich technique is enabling researchers to gain unique insights to facilitate faster and better drug discovery.
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Microrobots could be used to deliver drugs inside the body
Scientists have developed microrobots that can deliver medication to specific spots inside the body while being controlled from outside the patient.
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New model could be used to predict shelf life of drugs
Researchers have developed a model that describes how antibody solutions separate into different phases and could be used to anticipate the stability and shelf-life of drugs.
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QA/QC & Analytical Techniques In-Depth Focus 2019
Analytical techniques for QA/QC purposes are integral to the safe production of therapeutics. This in-depth focus looks at Raman spectroscopy for amorphous phase analysis and discusses the viable but non-culturable (VBNC) state of bacteria in environmental monitoring.
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New microscope offers options for drug discovery, safety
Researchers have developed a microscope that may provide insight into how safely and effectively a drug will perform in the body...