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AI in gene delivery vector discovery and design

Drug Target Review

1 Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors are the leading platform for in vivo gene delivery for the treatment of various human diseases. 9 In addition, host immune responses further add to the complexity of developing cell-specific AAV capsids for clinical applications. Nature Communications 6 , 6246 (2015).

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Post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment: a new target for drug development?

Drug Discovery World

To date, it seems that the likely mechanism of post- Covid-19 cognitive impairment is neuroinflammation triggered by the peripheral / systemic inflammation caused by the virus. Alzheimer’s disease), or by initiating a new one. There is strong evidence for widespread brain changes following Covid-19. depression).

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PFIZER AND BIONTECH ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION WITH BIOVAC TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE COVID-19 VACCINE DOSES WITHIN AFRICA

The Pharma Data

We believe that our mRNA technology can be used to develop vaccine candidates addressing other diseases as well. Pfizer and Biovac have worked together since 2015 on the sterile formulation, fill, finish and distribution of the Prevenar 13 vaccine. CEO and Co-founder of BioNTech. “We AUTHORIZED USE IN THE U.S.:

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The path to improved safety of gene-based products

Drug Discovery World

Gene-based therapeutics and vaccines hold immense potential for more efficient and personalised treatment and prevention of complex diseases. Another dangerous consequence can occur when the therapeutic or vaccine introduces proteins that can activate an uncontrolled immune response. 2015): 1727-1737. Collins, Ben C.,

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Defense-Forward Biosecurity

Codon

Doctors in training are told that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think horses, not zebras; rare diseases are the exception, not the rule. Sometimes, though, novel diseases do emerge, and as COVID-19 demonstrated, they can surprise us. This is the third essay of four in our pandemic mini-issue.

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Johnson & Johnson Expands Phase 2a Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate to Include Adolescents

The Pharma Data

“The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on adolescents, not just with the complications of the disease, but with their education, mental health, and wellbeing,” said Paul Stoffels, M.D., It is vital that we develop vaccines for everyone, everywhere, to help combat the spread of the virus with the goal to return to everyday life.”.

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Tezepelumab granted Priority Review by U.S. FDA

The Pharma Data

“Severe asthma is a challenging, complex disease for physicians and millions of patients and has a high unmet medical need,” said David M. TSLP is released in response to multiple triggers associated with asthma exacerbations, including allergens, viruses and other airborne particles.(24,25) Reese, M.D.,

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