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Synthetic biology in drug discovery
Synthetic biology is broadly defined as the design and construction of novel artificial biological pathways, organisms or devices; or the redesign of existing natural biological systems.1 It brings together a range of disciplines and skills, from biology and chemistry to computing, bioinformatics and engineering.
Improved screening of therapeutic candidates using integrated fragment-based approaches
An integrated fragment-based approach, which reveals enzymatic inhibitors with potential therapeutic application, is the subject of this webinar.Taking place on 25 October 2018 at 3:00pm, the webinar is supported by NanoTemper Technologies.
Expert view: The development of single‑cell genomics with Smart‑seq
Takara Bio has played a major role in the development of single-cell genomics with the launch of kits such as the automation-ready Smart-seq HT, with a simplified 4-steps protocol. In addition, to meetthe demand for using RNA-seq for degraded clinical samples, we have expanded our offering with a complete sequencing…
Cell-based and biochemical high-throughput screening in 1536 well plates
This webinar shines a spotlight on cell-based and biochemical high-throughput screening in 1536 well plates. Supported by BMG LABTECH, the webinar will take place on 30 October at 4:00pm (GMT).
NGS: enabling biomarker discovery at single-cell resolution
Investigations using Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), once the domain of well-funded labs, have now become mainstream in the hunt for biomarkers for various disorders – ranging from breast and colon cancers to cardiomyopathies, diabetes, congenital cataracts, liver diseases and mitochondrial disorders. The NHS Executive (NHSE) has recently announced the use of…
Expert view: Challenges in flow cytometry
Flow cytometry is a powerful and flexible technology that delivers high content information from single cells and particles. Flow cytometry lends itself to a wide variety of applications, but traditional flow cytometry technologies are not widely adopted in the drug discovery industry due to limited throughput, slow sampling speeds and…
Expert view: Generate high‑content information using flow cytometry
Flow cytometry has become a widely used technology in life science research since its development in the 1970s. It is also essential for many biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies due to its proficiency in identifying biomarkers, finding new inhibitory antibodies, and assessing the efficiency of new pharmacological protocols.
Expert view: Tools for compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
All computer systems that store data to make Quality decisions or data that will be reported to the FDA must be compliant with 21 CFR Part 11. The purpose of this law is to define the criteria under which electronic records and electronic signatures are considered trustworthy, reliable, and equivalent…
Expert view: Unravelling the complexities of GABAA subunit selectivity in drug discovery
GABAA receptors represent a large and complicated family of ion channels that consist of at least 16 subunits (α1-6, β1-3, γ1-3, δ, ε, π, θ) that have been shown to be vital for the normal functioning of the brain. These inhibitory ligand-gated channels have been shown to beimportant in sedation,…
Expert view: Screen everything. See everything.
Explore the full kinetic and epitope diversity of large antibody libraries with high throughput Array SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance).
Upstream Bioprocessing In-Depth Focus 2018
In this In-Depth Focus: upstream cell culture processes for the production of therapeutic proteins, the evolving role of three-dimensional in-vitro cell culture techniques in drug discovery, and human iPSCs-derived functional cells are revolutionising phenotypic drug discovery and development.
Flow Cytometry In-Depth Focus 2018
Flow cytometry has played a key role in drug development, largely due to its ability to measure up to twenty parameters on single cells or particles suspended in a fluid stream. Conor Fitzpatrick discusses how the rise of high-throughput flow cytometry has contributed to the advancements in drug discovery...
NGS: hunting mysterious ‘Dark Matter Genome’ towards rewriting the rules of human genetic diseases
Next generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionised genomics research providing a wealth of genetic information of immense value to researchers. NGS technologies have been evolving over the last decade, leading to substantial improvement in understanding different biological systems from broader and deeper perspectives.1
How recent advances in flow cytometry can aid drug discovery
For many years, screening assays have been based on high-content imaging systems. However, recent advances in the field of flow cytometry have meant that flow-based assays are now more prevalent. The power of flow cytometry to utilise multiple lasers, multiple fluorochromes and multiplexed assays has meant that assays are not…
Expert view: Multiplexed screens in biologics discovery
Biologics are the fastest growing class of therapeutics in the biopharmaceutical industry. A key driver for this growth is success with anti-cancer immunotherapeutics such as checkpoint modulation, adoptive cell therapy and bispecific T-cell engagers. While these approaches use different tactics to attack tumours, they often employ monoclonal antibodies to target…
