Long-term plasmid storage feasible
PlasmidFactory has published long-term stability data for its plasmid DNA, raising the prospects for the technology as a new source of APIs.
Archives for August 26, 2003
New lutetium-177 source for cancer drugs
International Isotopes has joined Perkin-Elmer in the supply market for lutetium-177, a radioisotope in trials for a number of tumour types.
Rhodia to close US paracetamol plant
Rhodia is to close a production unit for paracetamol located within the massive Monsanto manufacturing complex in Luling, Louisiana, US.
UK relaxes salt/ester rules for generics
The UK MHRA will allow salt and ester variants of active drugs to be submitted for approval as generics using abridged applications, following the EU's lead.
Edible vaccines closer to market
Transgenic plant technologies could lead to a revolution in vaccine production and manufacture; should plant-based vaccines prove effective in clinical trials, this will drive licensing activity between key vaccine players and companies with relevant...
German health reforms drive out Pfizer, Merck
US pharmaceuticals major Pfizer is considering moving some of its activities in Germany to the UK due to government health reforms; meanwhile, Merck & Co has shelved plans to open a new R&D facility in the country.