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Contamination Trends & Proposed Solutions

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In the remaining 17 studies, many contaminants were potent prescription-only medications such as antihypertensive drugs including hydrochlorothiazide, olmesartan, and enalapril; anticancer drugs including vincristine; and immune-modulating drugs such as azathioprine.

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High biologics demand spurs need for greater contract manufacturing

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. “Biologics products may contain proteins that control the action of other proteins and cellular processes, genes that control production of vital proteins, modified human hormones, or cells that produce substances that suppress or activate components of the immune system. Please check your email to download the Whitepaper.

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Covid-19 vaccine success bolsters nanoparticle drug delivery research

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With early nanoparticle studies, researchers often found the human body’s innate immune response to drugs and the short-lasting effects of drugs challenging, as they can also reduce a drug’s efficacy. GlobalData predicts that Comirnaty’s sales will increase by more than 20% between 2024 and 2027.

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Empress Therapeutics emerges with $50m to fund small molecule development

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With this pipeline, Empress hopes to address unmet clinical needs in immune and inflammatory conditions, and metabolic, neurologic, oncologic, and pain disorders. Analysts forecast the biologics market to be worth $120 billion more than small molecules by 2027. Murray KcKinnon, PhD He joined Empress as chief scientific officer.