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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. The Lancet 390 , 849-860 (2017). Wang D, Tai PW, Gao G.

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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. Is it time for the pharmaceutical industry to join in? There is strong evidence for widespread brain changes following Covid-19. We believe so. 26, 2022).

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The path to improved safety of gene-based products

Drug Discovery World

Another dangerous consequence can occur when the therapeutic or vaccine introduces proteins that can activate an uncontrolled immune response. In the case of therapeutics, the aim is usually to avoid patients’ immune responses. 2015): 1727-1737. “Comparative analysis of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 and Ad26. .

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

The Pharma Data

Pfizer and Biovac have worked together since 2015 on the sterile formulation, fill, finish and distribution of the Prevenar 13 vaccine. Immunocompromised persons, including individuals receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may have a diminished immune response to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

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

The Pharma Data

Johnson & Johnson (the Company) has begun vaccinating adolescent participants in the ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson. Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee and Chief Scientific Officer at Johnson & Johnson. “The

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Johnson & Johnson Joins World Health Organization in Efforts to Prevent Spread of Ebola in West Africa

The Pharma Data

The vaccine regimen, developed by the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) in collaboration with Bavarian Nordic A/S, is being donated to the WHO by Janssen for the purposes of the early access clinical program. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.,

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Johnson & Johnson Announces Single-Shot Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Met Primary Endpoints in Interim Analysis of its Phase 3 ENSEMBLE Trial

The Pharma Data

January 29, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the Company) today announced topline efficacy and safety data from the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE clinical trial, demonstrating that the investigational single-dose COVID-19 vaccine in development at its Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies met all primary and key secondary endpoints.

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