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Vir Biotechnology and GSK start phase 2/3 study of COVID-19 antibody treatment
worldpharmanews
September 01, 2020
Vir Biotechnology, Inc. and GlaxoSmithKline plc announced that the first patient was dosed last week in a phase 2/3 study with VIR-7831 (also known as GSK4182136), a fully human anti-SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus-2) ...
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HiFiBiO submits IND application for SARS-CoV-2 neutralising antibody to treat Covid-19 patients
pharmaceutical-business-review
August 31, 2020
HiFiBiO Therapeutics announced the submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a novel SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody for the treatment of Covid-19 patients.
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Further £8.4 million in funding given to UK researchers studying immune response to COVID-19
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
August 31, 2020
The funding is being split across three research projects that will hopefully improve the treatment of COVID-19 and inform the development of vaccines and therapeutics.
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Active ingredient in insect repellent may protect against COVID-19: UK study
expresspharma
August 31, 2020
Citriodiol had anti-viral properties if mixed with the virus in the liquid phase and on a test surface.
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University of Sheffield joins UK Coronavirus Immunology Consortium for COVID-19 research
expresspharma
August 31, 2020
The Sheffield team will investigate how the body’s immune system responds to infection and also examine how T cells contribute to immunity to the virus to prevent re-infection.
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Researcher claims antiviral medicine for cats also works against COVID-19
expresspharma
August 31, 2020
The scientists said they plan to test modifications of the drug to make it an even better fit inside the virus.
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Search for COVID-19 drugs boosted by SARS discovery
worldpharmanews
August 28, 2020
An extensive search and testing of current drugs and drug-like compounds has revealed compounds previously developed to fight SARS might also work against COVID-19.
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NIHR, UKRI stream £8.4m into coronavirus studies
pharmatimes
August 28, 2020
NIHR and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are streaming £8.4 million into three new UK-wide research studies aiming to understand immune responses to the novel coronavirus.
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Akers Biosciences, Premas Biotech Announce SARS CoV-2 Positive Proof of Concept Results
americanpharmaceuticalreview
August 28, 2020
Akers Biosciences announced with its partner, Premas Biotech, positive proof of concept results from Animal Studies conducted during a 4 week test of its SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate in mice.
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New York Blood Center Research Confirms Effectiveness of Rapid Serological Test for COVID-19
americanpharmaceuticalreview
August 28, 2020
The New York Blood Center Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute announced the results of an independent study that showed the Clungene® SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) IgG/IgM Rapid Test Cassette possesses a high degree of sensitivity and specificity for ...