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Pharma Horizons: Biologics
European Pharmaceutical Review’s latest Pharma Horizons report provides insight on key developments in pharmaceutical biologics for drug development, pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control.
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New collaboration to boost access to innovative microbiome therapies
The new agreement, focused on improving regulation and drug development within the microbiome therapeutic sector, will harness cross-sector cooperation to ensure these medicines become available to more patients.
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Sepsis: addressing unmet needs for a global priority
Limited funding and a lack of drugs targeting the root cause of sepsis are some of the current obstacles when addressing the disease burden, GlobalData says.
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Enzyme replacement therapy: improving outcomes in rare disease
In this article, Dr Alaa Hamed, Global Head of Medical Affairs for Rare Disease at Sanofi, shares why the company’s enzyme replacement therapy Xenpozyme® (olipudase alfa) has promise for the rare genetic disease acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD).
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GSK ultra-long-acting biologic shows Phase III potential
The treatment, being evaluated for severe asthma, is the first ultra-long-acting biologic to be evaluated in Phase III trials.
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Driving economic growth in UK with commercial clinical trials
The research “clearly demonstrates the financial and societal benefits that industry clinical trials bring to the economy, the NHS and to R&D in the UK”, APBI Chief Executive says about the report.
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Monocyte activation test (MAT): Insight into examining regulations and markets prospects
9 September 2024 | By FUJIFILM Wako
Watch this webinar to learn about the current regulations on the monocyte activation test (MAT) and the new type of MAT entering the markets.
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First-in-class combination therapy authorised for endometriosis
The three-in-one oral daily tablet provides an additional treatment option to help women in the UK manage their endometriosis-associated pain.
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Advancing NOX inhibitors for treating fibrotic diseases and cancer
This article explores the benefit of NOX inhibitors for fibrotic diseases and cancers and highlights the potential of Calliditas Therapeutics’ drug setanaxib, including its application in wider related indications.
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An alternative medium to support sterility testing using the Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility System
4 September 2024 | By Rapid Micro Biosystems
Watch on demand to learn how a new single medium, Rapid Sterility Medium (RSM), performs as well as or better for the growth promotion of test microorganisms compared to compendial sterility test media.
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Improving upstream fermentation with end-to-end automation
The automated system “significantly improved process control”, resulting in greater productivity of a small-molecule drug substance.
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Innovative hypertension polypill study achieves “significant” outcomes
The triple pill demonstrated “impressive” blood pressure control for the participants compared to standard of care, according to the study data.
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Sustainable PFAS-free synthesis for pharmaceutical compounds
The novel, environmentally-friendly synthesis strategy holds potential for manufacturing scale up, according to the research.
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Mpox update – August 2024
This article discusses the impact of the recent mpox emergency following the outbreak of the virus in 2022, highlights the industry’s response, potential vaccine candidates and key recommendations for international management of the disease.
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Innovative pharma-government partnership to enhance UK clinical trials
The first-of-a-kind investment supports the UK government’s objectives to boost clinical trials, improve patient access to novel treatments and increase competitiveness in life sciences.
