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Bi-targeting Approach for Overcoming Drug Resistance in Follicular Lymphoma

  BACKGROUND Over a million people across the world have follicular lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer where a subset of white blood

Flow cytometry in Developing Cell-Based Potency Assays for AAV Gene Therapies

  INTRODUCTION Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) mediated gene therapy is rapidly advancing as new clinidal trials are beginning for the treatment of multiple diseases. As a

Targeting the Brain: Engineered AAV Vectors Designed to Bypass the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)

  In a recent article published in Molecular Therapy, researchers from Voyage Therapeutics reported the development of a novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid capable of

Transforming Preclinical Safety Testing: The FDA’s Roadmap to Replacing Animal Studies with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is spearheading a transformative shift in preclinical drug safety testing through a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing and

Engineered Receptors Enable Soluble Ligand Detection and Programmable Cellular Therapies

SNIPRs, a Powerful New Therapeutic Approach A new technology has been developed that has the potential to accelerate cures for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Synthetic

Mitochondria in Diabetes

Introduction More than 35 million people in the United States have Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and approximately 100,000 of them die from T2D each year,

The Tale of Two Incretins: Unlocking the Power of GLP-1 and GIP in Metabolic Disease Treatment and Beyond

Introduction Two unsung hero hormones—Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) have emerged as targets for groundbreaking therapies that reshape the way we approach

Mixed Lymphocyte Reaction (MLR) Analysis by Flow Cytometry: A High-Resolution Assay for Immunogenicity Testing and Drug Development

The MLR has been a mainstay for immunological drug discovery for decades, with a wide range of read-out assays such as cell proliferation and cytokine

FDA Approval Stages for Pharmaceuticals

The development and regulatory approval of pharmaceuticals represents one of the most rigorous scientific and administrative processes in modern healthcare. This comprehensive analysis explores the

Vitamin C’s Molecular Power: Vitamin C-Induced Lysine Vitcylation as a Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy

    A recent study published in the journal Cell unveils the discovery of vitamin C’s ability to directly modify proteins through a process known as

Hijacked Immunity: How Cancer Mitochondria Shut Down Anti-Tumor T Cells

  Summary Cancer cells avoid being killed by using immune evasion, allowing tumor cells to grow unchecked in cancer patients Immune evasion is a strategy

Aspirin as a PROTAC and Molecular Glue Antagonist: A Conceptual Exploration Based on Recent Findings

Targeted Protein Degradation in Clinical Trials: The Promise of PROTACs and Molecular Glues Targeted protein degradation (TPD) has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach, with

Bispecific Antibody Therapy: A New Hope for Treatment-Resistant Follicular Lymphoma

  BACKGROUND Over a million people across the world have follicular lymphoma. Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer where a subset of white blood

PROTAC Meets Cell Therapy: Enhancing NK Cell-Based Cancer Immunotherapy Through Targeted Protein Degraders (TPDs)

  In a recent study reported in the journal Molecular Therapy, a team led by researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China,

Patient-Derived Organoids for Gene Therapy Development: A Breakthrough in Precision Medicine

A groundbreaking study published in Nature by researchers from the Children’s Mercy Research Institute (Kansas) and the University of Kansas Medical Center introduces patient-derived organoid

Breaking the Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB): A Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery Breakthrough for Treating Neurological Disorders

  Summary Getting therapeutic drugs into the brain is a huge problem. Most drugs cannot get into the brain, making it incredibly difficult to develop

Revolutionizing Glioblastoma Immunotherapy: Engineered T-Cell Therapy to Eradicate Glioblastoma Stem-Like Cells

Glioblastoma, an aggressive and terminal form of brain cancer Glioblastoma is a deadly form of cancer with a poor prognosis and no effective therapy. The

Antibody-LNP Conjugates (ALNPs) – Next Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) for Targeted Immunotherapy

Antibody-conjugated lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) represent a transformative advancement in targeted drug delivery, combining the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the versatility of LNPs. These systems

Degrader-Antibody Conjugates (DACs) – Transforming Immunotherapy by Combining Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Targeted Protein Degraders (TPDs)

Introduction Degrader Antibody Conjugates (DACs) represent a revolutionary therapeutic modality that combines the precision of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) with the potent protein degradation capabilities of

One Hundred Million People with Prediabetes, Here’s How to Reverse It

    Dr. M. Arthur Charles, M.D., Ph.D   Prediabetes can make you sick Prediabetes is a pandemic, with over 100 million (1 in 3)

Development and Validation of Cell-Based Potency Assays for AAV Therapies: Insights From a Commercial AAV Vector Study

With 30+ years of expertise in cell-based potency assay development, we provide accurate, GMP-compliant assays for AAV vectors and gene therapy candidates, ensuring a faster

Advancing PROTAC Therapeutics: Potency Assays for FDA Compliance

Press Release | Marin Biologic Labs Achieves Flawless FDA Inspection for Second Consecutive Year, Expands Biopharmaceutical Services What are PROTACs? Proteolysis Targeting Chimeric (PROTAC) drugs

Precision in Efficacy: Developing Robust GMP Potency Assays for PROTACs, Molecular Glues, and Other Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) Drugs

With over 30 years of expertise in cell-based potency assay development, we deliver precise, GMP-compliant potency assays for PROTACs, molecular glues, and other TPD drug

Systemic Delivery of AAV Vectors for Gene Therapy: Advancements in Treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Gene therapy using adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors offers a transformative approach for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a genetic disorder caused by dystrophin deficiency. Achieving

Extracellular Vesicle-Associated AAV (EV-AAV) Vectors: Enhancing Gene Therapy Through Immune Evasion and Improved Delivery

Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors are highly regarded for their ability to deliver therapeutic genes effectively, with several approved therapies validating their clinical utility. Despite this,

Innovative Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) for Targeted Delivery of mRNA Drugs

RNA-based therapeutics have emerged as a promising method in modern medicine, offering potential treatments for a wide range of diseases (1). However, their effectiveness has

Proteolysis Targeting Chimera’s (PROTAC’s) Path from Innovation to Therapeutic Development: Insights from the Gartner Hype Cycle

With over 30 years of expertise, we specialize in providing assay services essential for targeted protein degradation (TPD) drug development, preclinical studies, IND/BLA applications, and

Design and Validate a GMP Cell Based Assay

What is a Cell Based Assay? A cell based assay uses live cells to quantify biological processes and evaluate cellular responses to various stimuli. These

Engineered T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

FDA Approves First Engineered T-Cell Gene Therapy for Solid Tumor What is T Cell Gene Therapy? T cell gene therapy represents a revolutionary

T Cell Therapy, Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

In the ongoing fight against cancer, new and innovative cell-based therapies continually emerge, offering hope and progress where traditional treatments may fall short. Among these