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STAT+: A new startup looks to turn the workhorse of gene therapy against cancer

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In 1980, Life and Time magazines introduced America to a new cancer wonder drug: interferon, a protein ripped from the body’s own immune system that showed exciting early results, before ultimately proving both too impotent and too toxic to be useful beyond a couple of malignancies. 

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QS-21, the ‘Gold Standard’ of immune system activators used in Covid-19 and other vaccines to be presented by CEO Gaston Salinas at BIO CEO & Investor Conference

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The post QS-21, the ‘Gold Standard’ of immune system activators used in Covid-19 and other vaccines to be presented by CEO Gaston Salinas at BIO CEO & Investor Conference appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine. Salinas will also address additional issues of quality, cost and the sizeable environmental.

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mRNA Drugs: Pros, Cons, and Prospects

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The first mRNA drug (BNT162b2 vaccine) was granted emergency use authorization by the FDA in December 2020 and approved for marketing in August 2021.

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How Can Nursing Homes Protect Themselves from COVID-19?

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This is because they often have weaker immune systems, so they can’t fight off a viral infection easily. appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine. Researchers have found that the elderly are particularly susceptible to the COVID-19 virus that caused the epidemic. This new situation puts.

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8 Effective Ways To Enhance Your Health In 2022

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While the covid19 pandemic showed us just how important physical health and a robust immune system are, the news of the war is quickly showing us the importance of mental well-being. The post 8 Effective Ways To Enhance Your Health In 2022 appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.

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Samsung Biologics, National OncoVenture, and Eutilex obtains IND Approval from FDA

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Studied by NOV and Eutilex with humanized mice, EU101(NOV1801), effectively eradicated human tumors and showed synergistic anti-tumor activity with immune checkpoint blockade. The post Samsung Biologics, National OncoVenture, and Eutilex obtains IND Approval from FDA appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine. We are extremely glad to.

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Vectura signs agreement to support the development of VR588 to treat asthma

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Pan-JAK inhibitors have been developed and tested in clinical trials, approved and commercialised for many different indications but mainly for the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions associated with an overactive immune response. VR588 was previously developed by Vectura as part of its former speciality pharma pipeline.