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Transplantation of stem cell islets cures patient from type 1 diabetes
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Nobel prize in medicine awarded to micro-RNA discoverers
This year’s Nobel prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun who discovered microRNAs (miRNAs) and elucidated their role in regulating gene expression. MicroRNAs are a class of small RNA molecules that reduce the expression of specific genes by binding to and disrupting their corresponding mRNAs. This regulation of gene expression pattern by miRNAs plays a key role in driving cell differentiation and determining cell fate. The discoveries of this year’s Nobel laureates are likely to pave the way for novel cancer therapies.
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Zolbetuximab demonstrates significant benefit in gastric cancer and receives approval in the EU
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Are mucosal vaccines the future of COVID-19 prevention?
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Lecanemab, a breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug, rejected by EMA
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Huge spike in the use of GLP-1 analogs amid severe shortages
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Recombinant coagulation factor with extended half-life prevents bleeding in children with severe hemophilia A
A genetically engineered factor VIII concentrate with an extended half-life, almost completely prevented spontaneous bleeding among children suffering from hemophilia A. Unlike older FVIII preparations that require infusions every 2 or 3 days, the new drug can be administered once per week.
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Antibody-drug conjugates continue their victory march
The victory march of antibody-drug conjugates continues unabated. In two recent trials, benlatamab mafodotin was found to delay the progression of pre-treated or relapsed multiple myeloma outperforming the standard therapy.
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