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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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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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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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Almirall announces a new research collaboration with the University of Dundee to develop an innovative and differentiated treatment approach for dermatological diseases

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The collaboration aims to build on a proprietary immune-based treatment for chronic inflammatory conditions being developed by Dr. John Foerster’s team at the University of Dundee. The goal of the partnership is to fully control the itch associated with skin conditions and achieve a prolonged and deep therapeutic effect for patients.

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Almirall and IRB Barcelona announce a research collaboration to discover novel molecular glue therapeutics for severe skin diseases

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The post Almirall and IRB Barcelona announce a research collaboration to discover novel molecular glue therapeutics for severe skin diseases appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine.