Antibodies

Nanoparticle COVID-19 vaccine shows promise in pre-clinical trials

3 March 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A new nanoparticle-based vaccine has demonstrated success in ferret models of COVID-19, inducing strong neutralising antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.

The discovery and challenges of antibodies targeting GPCRs

26 February 2021 | By Domain Therapeutics

Watch our on-demand webinar which focused on the progress achieved in G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) therapeutic antibody-based discovery and development.

ebook: Revolutionise your lab with a cutting-edge bioprocess platform to drive quality and efficiency

26 February 2021 | By IDBS

With the right solution organisations can simplify their lab-based working, while ensuring the highest level of compliance with regulatory requirements.

Resource library: Reagent resource for studying SARS-CoV-2 variants

23 February 2021 | By Sino Biological Inc.

Sino Biological has developed 80+ mutant proteins covering the newest mutations identified in SARS-CoV-2 variants, such as UK's B.1.1.7, Brazil's P.1.

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Experimental mAb subdues type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice

23 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A monoclonal antibody given to mice reversed type 1 diabetes by suppressing the actions of glucagon, a study has shown.

Advancing neutralising antibody therapies for COVID-19

17 February 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

In this article, Ian Chan, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of biotech company Abpro, discusses the development of neutralising antibodies for SARS-CoV-2. Abpro’s neutralising antibody candidate ABP 300 is currently in Phase II/III trials.

SARS-CoV-2 and immunology: antibody developments

15 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Discover the latest in SARS-CoV-2 antibody research as we cover three of the most recent developments in this article.

ebook: Vaccines in the digital age

11 February 2021 | By IDBS

In this ebook, we’ll see how digitally enabling your organisation can increase capacity and improve vaccine production.

Novel DNA-based COVID-19 vaccines induce immune responses in mice

5 February 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

The DREP-S vaccine candidate was found to be the most potent of the two investigational vaccine prototypes, eliciting high titers of SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibodies after a single dose.

New COVID-19 vaccine elicits strong protective immunity in mice and monkeys

5 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A new MVA-based vaccine has shown success at inducing COVID-19 antibody and T-cell responses in pre-clinical studies.

COVID-19 vaccine candidate stimulates neutralising antibody production in vivo

3 February 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

The novel haptenised SARS-CoV-2 s-Spike vaccine, BVX-0320, stimulated mice to create neutralising antibodies that were able to reduce SARS-CoV-2 plaques in a neutralisation test.

Majority retain COVID-19 antibodies for six months after infection

3 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A study has shown that 88 percent of people infected by COVID-19 were able to produce SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after six months.

N439K variant of SARS-CoV-2 is resistant to some neutralising antibodies, shows study

1 February 2021 | By Hannah Balfour (Drug Target Review)

The N439K mutation improves the interaction between SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and the viral receptor ACE2 and eludes antibody-mediated immunity, say investigators.

Altering balance of fibroblasts could prevent spread of colorectal cancer

1 February 2021 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers have found that colorectal cancer-associated fibroblasts can be altered using a gremlin 1-neutralising antibody or by overexpressing meflin.