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Mass spectrometry for gene therapy vector analysis
Researchers show combining mass spectrometry and a gas-phase electrophoretic mobility molecular analyser improves detection of full and empty virus-like particles for gene therapies.
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Novartis acquires Arctos Medical to develop gene therapy programme
The Arctos Medical acquisition will expand Novarits’ optogenetics portfolio to bring gene therapies to patients with severe vision loss.
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3D printing – current pharmaceutical applications and future directions
3D printing has the potential to revolutionise the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry; however, few 3D-printed products have been approved since the first in 2015. In this article, EPR’s Hannah Balfour explores the technologies currently being evaluated for use in the 3D printing of pharmaceuticals, and the work of key market players…
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Embedding inclusion in pharmaceutical design
In this article, Included’s Raafi-Karim Alidina explores biases in product design, outlining how they impact pharmaceuticals as well as technologies, and practical steps to enhance diversity and ensure inclusion.
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Roche to acquire TIB Molbiol Group to expand PCR-test portfolio
Roche signs a definitive share purchase agreement with TIB Molbiol Group to expand PCR-test portfolio against infectious diseases.
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ProQR and Lilly collaborate to develop RNA therapeutic
ProQR and Lilly announced a collaboration to combat genetic disorders in the liver and nervous system using Axiomer® RNA editing platform.
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NICE recommends bimekizumab for severe plaque psoriasis treatment
Bimzelx® (bimekizumab) becomes the first medicine to be evaluated and recommended through NICE’s new Expedited Low-Risk Fast Track Appraisal.
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Membrane technologies to be critical in intensifying downstream bioprocessing
Experts suggest membrane-based technologies could become a vital component in end-to-end intensified bioprocesses for monoclonal antibodies.
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European Pharmacopoeia publishes new chapter on balances
The new general chapter, Balances for analytical purposes (2.1.7), sets out clear requirements for equipment that is the cornerstone of every analytical procedure in the European Pharmacopoeia.
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NMR spectroscopy to enhance biologic drug delivery and stability
Review shows nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy has the potential to enhance biologic drug formulation, optimising delivery and bioavailability.
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Pharmaceutical membrane filtration market to value $10 billion by 2025
Growth in the global pharmaceutical membrane filtration market will be driven by the increasing adoption of single-use technologies.
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Pill may replace injections for monoclonal antibody treatments
An innovative new pill can deliver large quantities of monoclonal antibodies and other drugs into the stomach lining after swallowing.
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‘Magic bullets’ for all: democratising biologics by rethinking antibody development, manufacturing and delivery
Antibody therapeutics revolutionised how diseases like cancer are treated in the developed world, but their high manufacturing cost and cumbersome distribution and administration leave them out of reach for most. In this guest article, Lumen Bioscience’s CEO, Brian Finrow, and EVP of Production & Development, Craig Behnke, discuss how new…
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Principal component analysis of Raman spectra for freeze-drying process monitoring
Optical spectral measurement tools are extremely useful both for in-line measurements in process analytical techniques (PATs) as well as for evaluating the composition of finished substances. Here, CPI’s Lukas Kuerten and Rachel Findlay demonstrate a valuable method for gaining useful information from spectral data.
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UK life sciences sector: do you have the Vision for innovation?
Here, EPR explores some highlights of the UK’s new Life Sciences Vision for the pharma, biopharma and biotech industries, covering topics from funding to regulatory reviews and clinical trial innovation.
