Targeting SARS-CoV-2 differently
German structural biologists have identified seven compounds that neutralise SARS-CoV-2 by targeting Mpro, the virus’ main protease.
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miRNAs unmask vulnerability in breast cancer stem cells
Researchers in Italy have identified a pair of microRNA molecules, miR-146A and miR-, help maintain a population of breast cancer stem cells
Advancing protein production with Pichia pastoris
Effective bioprocess development starts with the targeted and time-saving generation of high-productivity strains already considering economic target values and regulatory requirements. The UNLOCK PICHIA technology platform comprises a large number of versatile expression tools for the generation and identification of effective industrial protein production strains without compromising development timelines.
Janssen to pledge COVID-19 vaccine to African Union
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutica NV has confirmed to deliver 220 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT).
Bispecific IgG switch off SARS-CoV-2 escape variants
A bispecific antibody designed by a Swiss-Czech research team suppressed viral escape of SARS-CoV-2 variants in animals.
European Biotechnology Guide 2021
The 11th edition of the European Biotechnology Science & Industry Guide once more offers an interesting cross-section of the European biotech scene.
Step Pharma SAS raises €35m in Series B
Kurma Partners-founded Step Pharma has baged €35m in a Series B financing to advance its blood cancer lead STP938.
AAV vectors from a CDMO that cares about SMEs
The future of AAV vector-based therapies holds great promise if manufacturers can cope with the demand. While in-house manufacturing may be an option for some companies, partnering with a CDMO can be the best choice for others. Teaming up with a One-Stop-Shop CDMO can make it easier to achieve the project goals. There are many reasons for this.
Europe needs a strategy
The threat caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a global one. Therefore, we have to address the coronavirus pandemic globally, but at least on a European scale. To achieve this, we need not only a vaccination strategy but also a therapy strategy.
Modernisation of patent law – boon or bane for patentees?
The German Patent System has been a very patentee-friendly system, in particular for smaller patentees. Enforcement of patents has been relatively easy, affordable and fast.