Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Spanning artificial intelligence, theranostics, radiopharmaceuticals, quantum simulation and small regulatory RNA, the top stories this week all cover cutting-edge technologies and techniques making a huge impact on modern drug discovery and development. News round-up for 11-15 September by DDW Digital Content Editor Diana Spencer.

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He also explains how they could be used to combat pandemics on “day zero,” well before vaccines are developed. After the outbreak ended, it took another three years for the first Ebola vaccine by Merck to be approved. Timelines for vaccine development are shrinking, but can it move even faster?

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

8, 2020 — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective, new data from late-stage trials shows. Overall, the vaccine protected against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases, according to a team led by researchers from Oxford University in England. TUESDAY, Dec. 8 in The Lancet.

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The Pharma Data

MARCH 11, 2021

Clinical trial to assess safety, immune response and reactogenicity, after preclinical data showed high neutralizing antibody levels. The Companies expect interim results from this trial in the third quarter of 2021. “Our About the Phase 1/2 clinical trial.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

November 16, 2020 — An independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB) overseeing the Phase 3 trial of the investigational COVID-19 vaccine known as mRNA-1273 reviewed trial data and shared its interim analysis with the trial oversight group on Nov.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 21, 2023

Held in the US March every year, the aim of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is to improve awareness of the disease in the hope that more cases can be treated in time. The Phase III clinical trial studied participants with refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) following two chemotherapy regimens.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

Adjuvanted S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidates demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability profiles and strong neutralizing immune responses in a phase 1 trial. The phase 1 clinical trial was a randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study in 150 adult and elderly participants.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a vaccine immunologist Kanekiyo’s primary research interests are structure-based vaccine design, viral immunity, and host-pathogen interplay. As a vaccine immunologist Kanekiyo’s primary research interests are structure-based vaccine design, viral immunity, and host-pathogen interplay.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 31, 2021

Clover plans to initiate a global Phase 2/3 efficacy trial of its protein-based S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidate adjuvanted with Dynavax’s CpG 1018 plus alum in the first half of 2021 with an interim analysis for vaccine efficacy potentially in the middle of 2021. EMERYVILLE, Calif.

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Tebu Bio: Drug Discovery

APRIL 24, 2020

mRNA vaccines are developing very quickly with dozens of ongoing clinical trials against cancers or infectious diseases (e.g. Nevertheless, researchers are now considering using messenger RNA (mRNA) technologies for the development of prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines. HIV or more recently SARS-Cov-2).

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 31, 2022

Biotechnology company Moderna has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Pfizer and BioNTech in relation to the use of its messenger RNA (mRNA) technology and Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 Comirnaty vaccine. Moderna first started developing this chemical modification in 2010 and validated it in human trials in 2015.

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JANUARY 11, 2021

Moderna is following up on the success of its messenger RNA-based COVID-19 vaccine with plans to develop inoculations for numerous other infectious diseases, the company said Monday. based company has been in business for 10 years, but the COVID-19 vaccine was its first approved product. 18, 2020 ).

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MAY 3, 2021

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is evaluating an application submitted by Pfizer and BioNTech for use of their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 12 to 15 years. . The vaccine has been authorized by the EU for use in people 16 years and up since December 2020. . Pfizer also shared antibody responses from the younger age group.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 26, 2023

Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMass), US, have collaborated to create a novel type of nanoparticle that can deliver messenger RNA that encodes for beneficial proteins to the lungs.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The Phase 1 trial was a randomized, observer-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of the adjuvanted COVID-19 S-Trimer vaccine candidates formulated with different antigen levels. No serious adverse events related to the vaccine candidates studied were reported.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel in regard to the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna. The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will be determining whether the product should be authorized for emergency use, according to CNBC. The vote itself is not slated to take place until after 3 p.m.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines today announced that the U.S. 11 ACIP members voted in favor of the vaccine and 0 members voted against. We look forward to vaccinations of this important population starting this week.”. Under Operation Warp Speed, the U.S.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 3, 2021

Accelerates development of current Sanofi licensed programs in vaccines and potential to explore other therapeutic areas Fast tracks establishment of Sanofi’s recently announced mRNA Center of Excellence Full integration upgrades drug formulation capabilities and enhances US talent in a promising new technology.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 16, 2021

The study assessed cynomolgus macaques vaccinated with 12µg of either the first or second-generation vaccine candidate. During challenge with the original SARS-CoV-2 virus, animals vaccinated with CV2CoV were found to be better protected based on highly effective clearance of the virus in the lungs and nasal passages.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 22, 2021

As research developments into RNA vaccines help scientists accelerate drug candidates to arm the immune system against coronavirus, Pharma IQ ’s Keeping tabs on Covid-19 update returns with news from some of the biotechnology innovators leading the fight against the global pandemic.

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Drug Discovery World

JANUARY 23, 2023

Following the release of Clarivate’s report ‘RNA Technology Companies to Watch’, DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Strand Therapeutics’ Jacob Becraft and HAYA Therapeutics’ Samir Ounzain to find out how this technology could revolutionise disease treatment.

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The Pharma Data

JULY 18, 2021

VAXNEUVANCE Elicited Superior Immune Responses for Serotypes 3, 22F and 33F Compared to PCV13, Which Are Major Causes of Disease. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is expected to meet in October to discuss and make recommendations on the use of VAXNEUVANCE in adults.

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PLOS: DNA Science

JULY 27, 2023

That information led, thanks to vaccine shelved from the first SARS circa 2003, to the rapid development and deployment of mRNA vaccines against the new infectious disease. Next up: testing in real-world settings and submission of clinical trial findings to the FDA. But, they have genomes, built of RNA or DNA.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 25, 2020

We appreciate the confidence of the Ministry of Health of Qatar in our mRNA vaccine platform and the collaboration we have had to date,” said Stéphane Bancel, Moderna’s Chief Executive Officer. “We Moderna is advancing messenger RNA (mRNA) science to create a new class of transformative medicines for patients. About Moderna.

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Drug Discovery World

MARCH 7, 2023

In 2023, the company revealed data from a Phase III trial which showed that its vaccine candidate DCVax-L more than doubled overall survival in glioblastoma patients. Here at FAB our proprietary approach aims to overcome this fundamental challenge to human health as we work to discover and develop new drugs for age-associated diseases.”

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced the Swiss Federal Government has increased its confirmed order commitment from 4.5 against COVID-19 and 100% efficacy against severe disease.

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Drug Discovery World

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

This area of medicine, which turns our own bodies into agents of combat to fight disease, has quickly become one of the most promising fields in treating deadly diseases such as cancer, central nervous system disorders and even musculoskeletal conditions. . billion, compared to $19.9 billion, compared to $19.9

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 10, 2020

–( BUSINESS WIRE )– ImmunityBio , a privately-held immunotherapy company, today announced its COVID-19 vaccine candidate protected nasal and lung airways of non-human primates against coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in a challenge study. 11, 2020 02:48 UTC. CULVER CITY, Calif.–(

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the second vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The emergency use authorization allows the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S.

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Drug Discovery World

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This year’s event will cover some of the most exciting advancements in areas spanning screening, automation, high content imaging, disease models, cell and gene therapies and how innovation is being driven through partnerships and collaborations. Collaborations have and will always be an important part of this industry.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 28, 2020

(Nasdaq: MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today confirmed that the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW) and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., About Moderna. Forward-Looking Statements.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

and is being conducted in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response at the U.S.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 16, 2021

The antiviral agent incorporates RNA-like building blocks into the RNA genome of the virus. If this genetic material is further replicated, defective RNA copies are produced and the pathogen can no longer spread. Molnupiravir is currently being tested in clinical trials. ” Mutations in the genome stop the virus.

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We believe that our investments in mRNA delivery technology and manufacturing process development will allow us to store and ship our COVID-19 vaccine candidate at temperatures commonly found in readily available pharmaceutical freezers and refrigerators,” said Juan Andres, Chief Technical Operations and Quality Officer at Moderna. “We

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Drug Discovery World

APRIL 30, 2024

Messenger RNA (mRNA) has come into focus within the drug discovery and development as an exciting tool to deliver genetic information. Whilst research into mRNA has been ongoing for decade, interest has sparked in recent years and research has begun to expand into areas of vaccinology, infectious diseases and other indications.

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The Pharma Data

JANUARY 6, 2021

Under the terms of the agreement, Bayer will support the further development, supply and key territory operations of CureVac’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate CVnCoV. “The need for vaccines against COVID-19 is enormous. “We are highly committed to making our capabilities and networks available to help end this pandemic.”

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Drug Discovery World

AUGUST 1, 2023

1 August was first chosen as World RNA Day in 2018 as a play on AUG (adenine, uracil and guanine), a triple sequence of RNA (called a codon) that initiates protein synthesis by the cell. For instance, a single nucleotide substitution in HSD17B13 has a protective effect against NASH and fatty liver disease (FLD).

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