COVID-19 Diagnostics Articles
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Unveiling the Potential of Premade RNA-LNP Products
Introduction RNA Lipid Nanoparticles (LNP) technology has rapidly gained prominence in the health and scientific domain, primarily due to its significant role in carrying the mRNA of the COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna. Yet, the potential of this technology spans beyond the confines of these vaccines or even the health industry. As research into premade RNA-LNP products ...
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Lipids Used in COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines
The COVID-19 pandemic has killed millions of people. Vaccines certainly are the most outstanding ways to prevent major diseases and death, though they haven't eliminated infections. At present, the most effective vaccine is the mRNA vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Before that, mRNA technology stopped in the lab phase. How to apply mRNA technology to more complex diseases in the ...
By BOC Sciences
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Nanobodies Definition, Structure, Advantages and Applications
What is a Nanobody?Nanobodies are the smallest functional single-domain antibodies known to be able to stably bind to antigens, and have unique structural and functional advantages. The molecular weight of nanobodies is only 12-15 kDa, which retains the antigen binding ability of traditional antibodies. However, nanobodies have higher solubility and stability, and have unique advantages in ...
By BOC Sciences
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Review of ADC Linker and Research Progress
The linker is not only the molecule part of the covalent link between the antibody and the small molecule payload, but also a key element with design properties in targeted drug therapy. The addition of the linker should not induce aggregation and needs to ensure acceptable PK characteristics, while limiting the premature release of the payload in plasma and enabling the effective release of ...
By BOC Sciences
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Microbial Discovery - Case Study
Goal Understanding of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) of interest using whole-genome sequence data from NCBI Solution Loci helps the scientists to understand the Coronavirus at the molecular level with a few click ...
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Development of mRNA-Directed Delivery - LNP Delivery System
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the success of mRNA vaccines has greatly propelled the development of mRNA therapeutics. mRNA is a negatively charged nucleic acid that serves as a template for protein synthesis in ribosomes. Despite its utility, the instability of mRNA necessitates appropriate carriers for in vivo delivery. Currently, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are the most mature approach for ...
By BOC Sciences
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OR Today Spotlight on John W. Cromwell MD
The following article is a repost of an interview that originally appeared in OR Today “Spotlight On: John W. Cromwell, MD” with Caresyntax customer, John Cromwell, MD, FACS, associate chief medical officer and director of surgical quality and safety at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. ...
By Caresyntax
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Peptide Vaccine Design
Vaccines are considered one of the most successful medical interventions in the past few centuries, aiming to harness the human immune system and generate lasting protection against specific diseases. Traditional vaccines rely on the use of inactivated pathogens to trigger an immune response. However, many of these formulations carry a high risk of causing allergies or autoimmune reactions. ...
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Influenza A virus replication has a stronger dependency on Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway activity than SARS-CoV-2
The recent COVID-19 pandemic again highlighted the urgent need for broad-spectrum antivirals, both for therapeutic use in acute viral infection and for pandemic preparedness in general. The targeting of host cell factors hijacked by viruses during their replication cycle presents one possible strategy for development of broad-spectrum antivirals. By inhibiting the Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, ...
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Examining Models of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their Application in Other Disease Frameworks
The field of medical science has long utilized disease models, which are systems simulating the progression and expression of a disease, to better understand various illnesses. These models facilitate the study of disease pathology, identifying underlying mechanisms, and developing potential treatments. In the context of respiratory diseases, numerous models have been developed, with a prominent ...
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Nano-Flow Cytometry: A Revolutionary Tool for Biomedical Research
Nano-flow cytometry is a revolutionary technology that has the potential to transform early disease detection and diagnosis. Nano-flow cytometers are able to detect and analyze individual nanoparticles, including extracellular vesicles and viruses, with high sensitivity and accuracy. This makes them ideal for detecting diseases at their earliest stages, when they are most treatable. How does ...
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Bespoke mRNA Synthesis Service: Pioneering customizable RNA solutions in the Sphere of Biotechnology
In the ever-evolving realm of biotechnology, the astonishing advancements in mRNA (messenger RNAs) synthesis are poised to revolutionize various aspects of biological research. This article delineates the eclectic vistas opened up by custom mRNA synthesis services that provide bespoke, high-quality solutions for researchers globally. mRNA synthesis, an integral element of our genetic machinery, ...
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qPCR for SARS-CoV-2 Detection and Research: Introduction, Principles, and Applications
Introduction to Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction A highly delicate technique for the amplification and identification of deoxyribonucleic acid is polymerase chain reaction (PCR). In molecular biology, its conceptual simplification has made it the most utilized method and can, in theory, identify as little as a single segment of DNA. Therefore, for a huge variety of bacterial, fungal, viral, ...
By CD Genomics
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The Molecular Microbiology of SARS-CoV-2: Detection Methods and Infection Mechanism
SARS-CoV-2 is a newly discovered human coronavirus group (HCoV), which are single-stranded RNA viruses belonging to the family of Coronaviridae. A range of respiratory diseases have been induced by some of these pathogens in the past. SARS-CoV-1 infected more than 8,000 individuals around the world, for example. Human coronavirus linked to Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) also occurred ...
By CD Genomics
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Examining Models of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their Application in Other Disease Frameworks
The field of medical science has long utilized disease models, which are systems simulating the progression and expression of a disease, to better understand various illnesses. These models facilitate the study of disease pathology, identifying underlying mechanisms, and developing potential treatments. In the context of respiratory diseases, numerous models have been developed, with a prominent ...
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FDA Approved Peptide Drugs in the First Half of 2023
The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) regulatory approval of a total of 26 NME (New Molecular Entity) drugs in the first half of 2023. It is worth noting that the 26 drugs approved include 4 peptide drugs, accounting for 15% of the total. In the past 2022, the FDA has approved only three peptide drugs: Tirzepatide, Lutetium 177Lu Vipivotide Tetraxetan and Terlipressin, of which ...
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ADC Cleavable Linker : Classification and Mechanism of Action
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), as emerging anticancer drugs, can deliver highly cytotoxic molecules directly to cancer cells to kill them. ADC is a monoclonal antibody covalently bound to cytotoxic chemical substances (payload) through linker. ADC linker plays a key role in the therapeutic effect of ADC, and its characteristics greatly affect the therapeutic index, pharmacodynamics and ...
By BOC Sciences
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Research And Development of Infectious Disease Vaccines
As of January 1, 2023, global vaccine development includes a total of 966 vaccine candidates, of which 23% (220) are traditional inactivated or attenuated vaccines. Advances in molecular technology have facilitated the development of other platforms, such as recombinant protein vaccines, nucleic acid vaccines, and viral vector vaccines, which have further diversified global vaccine development. ...
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Binding and Inactivating Coronavirus with Clinoptilolite
Natural zeolites are known to bind various bacteria and viruses. Researchers hypothesised that clinoptilolite can also bind members of the Coronaviridae family. Results showed that the addition of 0.01% PCT purified clinoptilolite to a HCoV-229E suspension containing 16,000 PFU per ml resulted in an 87% reduction of the virus concentration. Results suggest that purified clinoptilolite in a ...
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Organoid Models of SARS-CoV-2 Infection learned from COVID-19
The clinical presentation of COVID-19-related illness ranges from asymptomatic to mild respiratory symptoms resembling influenza infection to acute symptoms including pneumonia requiring hospitalization and admission to the intensive care unit. COVID-19 starts in the upper airways and lungs, but in severe cases can also affect the heart, blood vessels, brain, liver, kidneys, and intestines. ...
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