Pipeline status of biotech ventures and overview of therapeutic fields and pharmaceutical classes in Asia

Biotech: China Grows Strongly

Water-Free Liquid Protein
Example of solvent-less (molten) liquid metalloproteins that retains structure and O2 binding function

Pins and Microneedles
Microneedle patches made from a dissolving polymer have been used for influenza vaccination

Anti-HIV Gel
An antiretroviral microbicide gel can cut HIV infection in women by more than 50 % if used consistently

Ivy: New Sunblocker
Ivy nanoparticles may protect skin from UV radiation at least four times better than the metal-based sunblocks found on store shelves today

Super Supramolecular Adducts
The avidin/biotin amplification route has been used to better visulize targets in MRI with a biotin-Gd-DOTA monoamide trimer

PROLIST: New General Manager
Jürgen George is the new General Manager of PROLIST® International e.V.

Optimized Minicircle DNA Production
Optimized production process of minicircle DNA used, e.g., in gene and cell therapy, DNA vaccination, or the production of pharmaceuticals

New Drug Delivery System
A new drug delivery system uses nanoparticles embedded in a liposome that can be triggered by non-invasive electromagnetic fields

Way to Detect Prediabetes
An easy-to-detect enzyme in the red blood cells could lead to a simple, routine test for detecting diabetes and prediabetes