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Overcoming challenges in biosimilar analytical characterization

Drug Patent Watch

Additionally, the immunogenicity of biosimilars, which is the ability of the drug to trigger an immune response, can be highly variable and impact the safety and efficacy of the drug. 2021, November 2). link] Lawless, L. 2016, November 11). Overcoming Challenges in the Emerging Biosimilar Landscape. link] Kurki, P.,

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Strong immune responses seen in adults of all ages

The Pharma Data

The interim results from the phase 2 trial on the vaccine, published today, on the contrary, showed a “ strong neutralizing antibody response” ? The companies also noted a high immune response after a single dose of the shot in patients with prior infection, indicating, they said, strong booster potential for the jab. “

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Akston Biosciences Launches Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Second-Generation COVID-19 Vaccine

Drug Discovery Today

176 volunteers will participate in the clinical trial the safety and immune response read-outs expected in Q2 2021 First subjects dosed with AKS-452, COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the Netherlands trial the vaccine is shelf-stable for 4 months at 25 degrees Celsius (77° Fahrenheit).

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MenQuadfi® demonstrates superior immune response against serogroup C meningococcal disease in toddlers

The Pharma Data

Phase 3 study met primary and secondary endpoints demonstrating MenQuadfi ® induced superior immune responses to serogroup C compared to a standard-of-care vaccine in healthy toddlers MenQuadfi is the first and only quadrivalent ACWY vaccine to demonstrate superior immune response against serogroup C in toddlers.

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Second-Generation mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate, CV2CoV, Demonstrates Improved Immune Response and Protection in Preclinical Study

The Pharma Data

Better activation of innate and adaptive immune responses was achieved with CV2CoV, resulting in faster response onset, higher titers of antibodies, and stronger memory B and T cell activation as compared to the first-generation candidate, CVnCoV. “In Induction of innate immunity was investigated via specific cytokine markers.

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Spatial study of lung cancer reveals immune markers of response to immunotherapy

Broad Institute

doi: 10.1038/s41590-024-01792-2 (2024) Scientists used a microscope to visualize an immunity hub (yellow and green) in human lung tumor tissue (blue). Networks of cells are critical in mediating immune responses. How do immune cells organize within tumors to effectively eliminate cancer cells? Nature Immunology.

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Lilly and Kumquat Biosciences Announce Collaboration to Discover and Develop Novel Small Molecules that Stimulate Tumor-Specific Immune Responses

The Pharma Data

Loxo Oncology at Lilly, a research and development group of Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY), and Kumquat Biosciences today announced an exclusive collaboration focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of potential novel small molecules that stimulate tumor-specific immune responses.