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Innovative nanocage promises sustainable cancer drug delivery
The unique system offers a targeted approach to deliver cancer drugs to tumours while helping to limit negative side effects.
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New approach for small molecule nanosimilar analysis reported
A study on the small molecule antibiotic rifabutin has highlighted benefits of mechanistic compartmental analysis in evaluating nanomedicines.
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Automation to guide technology shift in aseptic environments
Referencing Annex 1–2022, a paper has described how automation will be implemented in aseptic environments in view of regulatory requirements.
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Enhancing bioavailability in ocular drug delivery
Innovative technologies were identified as potential solutions for enhancing bioavailability in ocular drug delivery in a research review.
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Pharmaceutical microbiology: key developments 2022
Here, microbiology experts Tim Sandle, Tony Cundell and AstraZeneca’s Miriam Guest reflect on key developments in pharmaceutical microbiology during 2022.
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First patient receives new engineered mRNA epigenetic
OTX-2002, a programmable epigenetic medicine is the first mRNA therapy to target MYC dysregulation and could treat hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Robotic capsule could replace injected biologics
MIT researchers have developed a robotic capsule that tunnels through mucus in the GI tract to deliver large oral protein-based drugs like insulin.
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Mass producing biodegradable stem cell therapy microrobots
Korean researchers developed ground-breaking new technology that manufactured biodegradable microrobots intended for targeted precision therapies at a rate of 100 per minute.
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New polymer coating for improved cancer targeting of nanomedicine
A new study published in the Journal of Controlled Release reports some intriguing developments in the tumour-targeting delivery of nanomedicines.
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Improvements in skin and nail drug delivery using nano formulations
It might be easy to dismiss non-life-threatening diseases of the skin or nail as trivial, but their impact on physical and mental wellbeing can be significant. Such diseases are obvious targets for topical treatments, but the lack of effective formulations means patients are often faced with the prospect of oral…
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European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 4 2021
In our latest issue, features explore the use of nano formulations to improve skin and nail drug delivery, how to take cell and gene therapies from concept to commercialisation and what strategies you can use to overcome interfering factors in LAL bacterial endotoxin testing. Also in this journal, find out…
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Dissolvable microneedle patch may be the answer to baldness
A newly developed investigational microneedle patch caused mice to regrow hair faster than minoxidil, a leading alopecia treatment.
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“MANiAC” robots could deliver drugs directly to the central nervous system
The magnetic millirobots can climb slopes, move against fluid flow and precisely deliver drugs to neural tissue, a new study demonstrates.
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Nanomedicine to dominate nanobots market in coming years
Novel research shows that nanomedicine and biomedical applications of nanobots will lead the global market between 2021 and 2029.
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Promising biocompatible and biodegradable drug nanocarriers for cancer treatment and bone defect repair
Drug nanocarriers based on calcium phosphates and calcium silicates have attracted much interest in recent years owing to their excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, high drug loading capacity, sustained and targeted drug delivery and promising applications in cancer therapy and bone defect repair. However, the research on drug-carrier interactions is a…
