Drug Development

Skin ModelsNativeSkin®, an immunocompetent human skin model to study antigen uptake and processing by Langerhans cells Research by E. Pagès1, L. Mondoulet3, E. Bonnefont1, E. Braun1, V. Dhelft2, C. Dupont3, H. Sampson2, P. Descargues1 1Genoskin, 2DBV Technologies, 3Hôpital Necker, Université Paris-Descartes Scientific Context Epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) using Viaskin® patches has been shown to induce tolerance in sensitized mice (Dioszeghy, ClinRead more

Injection-Site PainWhich factors influence pain upon subcutaneous injection?Biologics such as vaccines, insulin, monoclonal antibodies, etc., that are now widely developed need to be administered parenterally. While the intravenous (IV) route has historically been the most widely used,  the subcutaneous (SC) route is now accepted and presented as safe and effective, whether in the context of chronic disease or in palliativeRead more

Assessment of injection site reactionsA new proprietary research tool to identify drug-related immune adverse reactions in human skinToday, biologics represent one of the fastest growing markets within the pharmaceutical industry.The pipeline of biological drugs is growing at a rapid pace with a global market expected to reach over 460 billion USD in 2024 (1). In order to bypass gastric metabolism,Read more

Navigating Unwanted ImmunogenicityPart 3 - Challenges & insights in biologic drug developmentOver the past two and a half decades, biologics development has been growing exponentially, matching the pace of small molecules development in 20221. Biologics, or biopharmaceutical products, encompass a wide range of therapeutic products such as vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, gene and cell therapy, and recombinant and fusion therapeutic proteins.Read more

Transforming Drug SafetyThe Revolutionary Role of Investigative Toxicology in Drug DevelopmentIn an era where the pace of pharmaceutical innovation is rapidly evolving, the field of toxicology is undergoing a transformative shift. This goes beyond subtle changes; there is a fundamental reimagining of its role from observing drug-induced effects to proactively shaping drug safety measures.The Integration of Investigative Toxicology The traditionalRead more

The Silent Crisis in Biomedical Research: Beyond MacaquesFinding an alternative to non-human primates to evaluate human therapeutics In a compelling narrative echoed by Le Monde, the biomedical sector faces a silent crisis, highlighting the geopolitical intricacies and ethical quandaries of scientific research. At its core, the dwindling supply of non-human primates (NHPs), particularly macaques, essential for testing medical treatments, hasRead more