Effect of Insulin on Cell Growth and Virus Protection

February 10, 2018

The goal of our project was to test insulin as a booster for cell growth and virus production. Insulin was chosen for many reasons. It is already used in cell culture, and it is approved by regulatory agencies. So this is in line with our mission to look for strategies that can be implemented quickly in industry. Insulin also is known for its anti-apoptotic and mitogenic characteristics. We expected that insulin would improve the growth profile of the cells that we work with, but its effect on virus production was unknown.

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The ViMedicus ViCare Integrated Health Coaching platform delivers customized, 24/7 lifestyle and behavioral change for multi chronic individuals using licensed counselors supported by technology. We provide self-insured employers and other payers with a solution for their most costly participants. Patient self-care is key to better outcomes and lower costs but requires continuous coordination. The ViCare platform provides that support.

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Advanced Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing: An Evolution Underway

whitePaper | June 5, 2022

The past decade has seen a significant shift in the nature of the products being manufactured and sold by the innovative biopharmaceutical (biopharma) industry. The global biopharmaceutical portfolio of today reflects increased therapeutic competition, a greater prevalence of large molecule drugs, expansion in the number of personalized or targeted products, and a rise of treatments for many orphan diseases.

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Becoming a life sciences superpower

whitePaper | September 1, 2021

This report advocates for increased, long-term public investment in research and innovation, particularly in the life sciences sector, to accelerate the UK on its trajectory as a global leader in the field. This report sets out recommendations ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review for policymakers to support innovative businesses, achieve the Prime Minister’s aim of becoming a life sciences superpower, and ultimately, deliver health benefits for Britain – and the world – for generations to come.

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Three Trends to Watch in Life Sciences

whitePaper | June 10, 2022

Healthcare is changing rapidly. Companies who provide products and services to hospitals and physicians will need to adjust their operations to change.

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GMP Grade PMSF and Protease Inhibitors

whitePaper | February 23, 2023

Phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, better known as PMSF, is a small molecule serine protease inhibitor used to prevent unwanted proteolysis.

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The US Bioeconomy

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

In the nearly 50 years since the first genetic engineering experiments, the United States has become the world’s biotechnology powerhouse,

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Biosimilars in the United States 2023–2027

whitePaper | January 31, 2023

The first biosimilar approved under the abbreviated pathway established by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act launched in the U.S. in 2015.

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The ViMedicus ViCare Integrated Health Coaching platform delivers customized, 24/7 lifestyle and behavioral change for multi chronic individuals using licensed counselors supported by technology. We provide self-insured employers and other payers with a solution for their most costly participants. Patient self-care is key to better outcomes and lower costs but requires continuous coordination. The ViCare platform provides that support.

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