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US approves first mRNA vaccine since Covid-19

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection. The vaccine uses the same lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) as the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines.

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Cancer vaccine shows sustained improvement in survival rates

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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. Ultimately it will contribute to survival rates improving continually over the next decades and more.”

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The regulatory round-up: Five important FDA approvals

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing authorisations to several new therapeutics over the last month that will have a significant impact on areas of unmet need and the evolution of future treatments.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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The applications of mRNA-based therapies in cancer research represent one of the next groundbreaking steps toward improved cancer treatments. While mRNA usage has played several roles in clinical research , oncology researchers in particular are eager to explore the possibilities of mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

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This week in drug discovery (12-16 June)  

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Regulatory approvals and industry guidelines are key to the continued development and discovery of drugs, which is a common theme throughout this week’s news highlights, including an FDA approval for Pfizer, a NICE recommendation for AstraZeneca UK, and an update to the HER2 Breast Cancer Testing Guidelines.

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Drug discovery quarterly review: Second quarter 2023  

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Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer of AstraZeneca, said: “Each of our non-Covid-19 therapy areas saw double-digit revenue growth, with eight medicines delivering more than $1bn of revenue in the first half, demonstrating the strength of our business. Vaccines were up 9.1% Chris Boshoff, M.D.,

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Navigating the Challenges in Clinical Research for Hepatitis C Therapies

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a global health problem with complications that place a significant economic burden on national health systems. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and recommended dozens of small-molecule drugs. Genetic diversity of HCV is also a significant challenge in HGC vaccine development.