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Cancer vaccine shows sustained improvement in survival rates

Drug Discovery World

Cancer vaccine mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with Keytruda reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 49% in patients with resected high-risk melanoma, according to follow-up data presented at ASCO 2024. months after initial treatment. The follow-up of the Phase IIb study took place 34.9 It showed that the 2.5-year compared to 55.6%

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Research reveals therapeutic potential of mRNA in rare diseases

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Researchers have used messenger RNA (mRNA) to create an effective therapy for a rare liver disease in preclinical studies, demonstrating the technology’s potential therapeutic use in people. Patients affected by the disease are found to also experience an imbalance of glutathione regulation, which is important for liver detoxification.

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Covid-19 vaccine less effective in the immunocompromised 

Drug Discovery World

A new study in the US has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccine is less effective in people with weakened immune systems. . The research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s VISION Network analysed real-world data on mRNA vaccine effectiveness during Omicron BA.4 5 predominance for immunocompromised adults. .

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Immuno-oncology innovations redefining cancer treatment in 2024

Drug Target Review

What innovative approaches and technologies are anticipated to reshape immuno-oncology treatments in 2024? Immuno-oncology, notably through checkpoint inhibitors, has significantly reshaped cancer treatment over the past decade.

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Insights into cellular therapies for cancer treatment

Drug Target Review

This is a time when several promising treatments – including mRNA vaccines, BiTE therapies and CAR-T cell therapy, are essentially in competition with each other – they all have a common goal of treating the same disease, but they are approaching the objective from different angles.

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New clinical trial facility opens in Liverpool

Drug Discovery World

The new Liverpool Clinical Research Facility (CRF) unit has opened at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital thanks to £5.3m ($6.4m) funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). The CRF will explore new treatments and vaccines for a range of diseases prevalent in Liverpool’s communities.

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Covid researchers launch Monkeypox study  

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A new study investigating a potential treatment for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox has been launched by the same team who helped develop Covid-19 treatments. . The trial will see participants receive either a 14-day course of 600 mg tecovirimat twice daily or a matched placebo treatment.

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