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Optimising iPS cell-based platelet manufacturing scale up
Large-scale platelet manufacturing must consider turbulent energy and shear stress as well as the undesired turbulent flow space within a bioreactor, the paper concluded.
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Press Release: Overcoming contamination risks during biologicals production: Mycoplasma & virus testing
SGS’s Birsfelden, Switzerland lab is now a “one-stop shop” for biopharma firms in GMP/non-GMP analytics, featuring a new stability studies capability.
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Gilead small molecule demonstrates strong capability for HIV prevention
According to Gilead, the study is the first Phase III HIV prevention trial to demonstrate a zero-infection rate.
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Semi-automation of manual interventions in high-speed filling lines
Research has highlighted the potential of using robotics for isolator filling line interventions, enabling gloveless executions by operators.
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Big potential for small molecule drugs in cancer treatment
With recent recommendation of Takeda’s fruquintinib by the European Medicines Agency (EMA), EPR spoke to Dr Sebastian Stintzing, Professor of Medicine, Head of the Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Tumor Immunology (CCM) of The Charité University Hospital in Berlin and investigator on the FRESCO-2 trial, to find out more about…
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Non-chemotherapy lymphoma treatment may provide durable remission
Fifty four percent of evaluable patients with DLBCL attained a substantial tumour reduction with the five-drug regimen, trial data shows.
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Defining the right digital strategy for oncology: What do you want to measure?
19 June 2024 | By Medable
In this webinar, find out how to optimise oncology clinical trials using digital tools to accelerate decision-making.
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Novel immunotherapy combination approved for endometrial cancer
The new approval of KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) combined with chemotherapy is indicated for certain patients with the most common gynaecologic cancer, according to Merck/MSD.
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AbbVie to advance TL1A antibody for IBD
The new, potentially multi-billion-dollar deal will help bring a next-generation therapy to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition.
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Haemophilia drug could reduce treated bleeding episodes
Once-weekly or once-monthly dosing of Mim8 provides optionality and flexibility for people living with haemophilia A with or without inhibitors, stated Novo Nordisk’s EVP for Development.
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Modifier gene therapy – clinical development and manufacturing considerations
Expanding on his earlier podcast discussion with EPR, Dr Arun Upadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research & Development at Ocugen, discusses the company’s promising modifier gene therapy candidates for ophthalmic disorders.
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Analysis of chiral compounds using supercritical fluid chromatography
Sub/supercritical fluid chromatography is becoming a “dominant” technique for enantiomeric separation, especially purification, the researchers explained.
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ABPI embraces proposals for pharma’s growth ahead of UK elections
The UK pharmaceutical industry body has invited proposals on economic investment, support for manufacturing, clinical trials and R&D.
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EFPIA sets out targets for pharma environmental sustainability
To drive environmental sustainability in pharma, EFPIA strives “to go beyond compliance on the targets set within the various EU legislative requirements as part of the EU Green Deal initiatives under the Zero Pollution, Circular Economy and Climate Action plans”.
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New polymer-based drug delivery system developed for tuberculosis
The formulation was developed through a single emulsion solvent evaporation technique and offers new delivery approach which could improve patient compliance, the paper stated.
