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COVID-19 vaccine safely induces immune response in Chinese trial
Investigators report CanSino Biologics’ Ad5-nCoV vaccine induced antibody production with mild to moderate side effects in patients.
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UK government secures early access to 90 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
The government has entered partnerships with Pfizer and Valneva to secure doses of several promising COVID-19 vaccines and secured COVID-19 neutralising antibody treatments from AstraZeneca.
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Johnson & Johnson to start COVID-19 vaccine trials next week
The company will start enrolment to the Ad26.COV2-S vaccine trial next week, it anticipates initial results in September.
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Outsourcing update: the latest developments in pharma
European Pharmaceutical Review explores some of the latest developments in outsourcing, including clinical development and production agreements; acquisitions and collaborations; and expansions.
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Experimental COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273 is safe and elicits response
Interim analysis of the Phase I trial data from 45 patients indicates mRNA-1273 can drive the production of antibodies targeting the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.
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FDA grants Fast Track designation to two COVID-19 vaccines
Two investigational SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidates, BNT162b1 and BNT162b2, currently in clinical trials have been granted Fast Track designation by the FDA.
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CureVac recieves €75 million loan for vaccine development and manufacturing expansion
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide three €25 million instalments to support CureVac’s vaccine development and expansion to mRNA production facilities.
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Further billions pledged to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 treatments
The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with the European Commission (EC), have pledged an additional €4.9 billion for use in the global coronavirus response funds.
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First COVID-19 vaccine given green light for Phase I trial in China
CanSino Biologics' Ad5-nCoV vaccine, a potential COVID-19 prophylactic, has been approved for study in a Phase I clinical trial in China.
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First COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial approved in India
Indian authorities have given the green light to test Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine in Phase I and Phase II clinical trials.
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The extra mile: preparing a supply chain for a COVID-19 vaccine
Dr Madhav Durbha explains the importance of implementing and ensuring stable supply chains to deliver potential COVID-19 vaccines.
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Moderna and Catalent to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine manufacture
Catalent's biologics facility will conduct large-scale, commercial fill-finish manufacturing of Moderna’s mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate.
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Comparison of new vaccine approaches – COVID-19
The promise of virally vectored DNA and mRNA vaccines is tremendous in terms of vaccine safety and speed of response to new pathogens. This article explores why these approaches have attracted attention in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and why they are highly appropriate for rapid vaccine development and deployment.
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Patents and approvals – medicines, vaccines and diagnostics for COVID-19
As companies race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, various discussions about patents and ownerships of the vaccine have occurred, especially in light of funding from various governments. This article explores the patent and regulation issues, with a focus on patent extensions and suspensions for global good.
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Over 2,000 clinical trials currently underway for COVID-19 therapies, finds study
New findings have revealed that over 2,000 clinical trials are being conducted to test COVID-19 therapies while 583 companies are involved in treatment and vaccine development.
