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Novel microneedle array developed to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to mice
Researchers have created a microneedle array that successfully delivered a COVID-19 vaccine to mice, allowing them to produce antibodies against the virus.
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J&J says clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine candidate will begin by September
Following the selection of a COVID-19 vaccine lead, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) aims to begin clinical trials in humans later this year while also scaling up its manufacturing facilities.
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Biopharma industry leaders collaborate to combat COVID-19
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations has announced that the biopharma industry has responding swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic and will further increase its efforts.
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Potential COVID-19 therapeutics currently in development
As the world rushes to identify the best coronavirus treatments and vaccines, John Cahill rounds up the latest developments in potential COVID-19 therapies.
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High-density microarray patch could provide alternative to syringe vaccine delivery
A clinical trial has shown that delivery of vaccines via a new high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) induces a better immune response than needles or syringes.
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Novel thermally-stable COVID-19 vaccine capsule developed
Developers have announced that they are ready to manufacture and formulate an innovative novel coronavirus vaccine capsule.
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EC offers €80m to CureVac for COVID-19 vaccine development
The European Commision (EC) has announced €80 million of support to aid in the R&D and production of a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine.
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CEPI calls for $2bn of funding for coronavirus vaccine
According to CEPI, $2 billion is needed to progress coronavirus vaccines through development as quickly as possible, leading the organisation to call for donations.
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First patient dosed in Phase I clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine
A Phase I clinical trial to investigate mRNA-1273, a vaccine to prevent the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, has begun in the US.
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EMA offers free advice to COVID-19 vaccine and therapeutic developers
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced it will provide free advice to those working on COVID-19 therapeutics and vaccines in the hopes of accelerating approval of a treatment.
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Drug delivery method leads to sustained HIV antibody production in study
Using AAV-based technology to deliver mAbs in a Phase I trial, researchers report that participants successfully developed antibodies against HIV.
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Thin film platform to preserve vaccines at room temperature developed
A new vaccine formulation has been created by researchers, which uses a peelable film during drying to preserve the medicine.
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Cryogel: a solid vaccine for liquid tumours
Researchers have developed a solid ‘cryogel’ vaccine that has been successful in combatting acute myeloid leukaemia in mice. How was this new formulation discovered and what potential does it have for cancer patients?
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COVID-19 update: therapeutic and regulatory developments
European Pharmaceutical Review rounds up the latest news surrounding COVID-19, including a vaccine moving to clinical trials and the FDA's update on Chinese import inspections.
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Using plants as bioreactors to produce proteins for therapeutics
European Pharmaceutical Review explores how plants can be used for large-scale, glycosylated protein bioproduction for the pharma industry.
