Blog - Bispecifics (Bs) are biopharmaceutical products that bind to two different targets (epitopes). These are mainly two types: IgG-like (antibodies Abs) and non-IgG-like which include Bites (bispecific T-cell engager) and DARTs (Dual-affinity Re-targeting Antibody).
01 January 2023Blog - Adeno-associated viruses (AAV) are small viruses that infect humans and some other primate species. The AAV is transformed from a naturally occurring virus into a delivery mechanism for gene therapy.
01 January 2023Blog - An antibody assay was required to detect and quantify IgGs produced against a vaccine. This was required to measure the efficacy and reliability of the vaccine.
01 January 2023Blog - Analytical and Materials Science (AMS) Sandwich Team recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary in an event marking Discovery Park’s 10th Anniversary. AMS Sandwich was founded in 2012 at Discovery Park – Kent’s largest science and innovation park situated just outside of the historic town of Sandwich. The team, initially comprising a few members, was formed with the aim of plugging a gap identified in the ‘Materials Science’ area of pharmaceutical development.
05 December 2022Blog - Based on industry feedback following the recent requirements regarding risk assessments of marketed products, a significant amount of small molecule related APIs, possibly 30%+, have been shown to have the potential to form active related nitrosamines
01 December 2022Blog - AMS Science Lead Mike Ludlow explains the importance of good experimental design for extractable and leachable studies.
10 November 2022Blog - Read our guide ‘A step-by-step guide to developing a robust assay in bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS’ to learn about our proven approach to developing industry-leading LC-MS/MS bioassays.
22 September 2022News - Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a global leader in bioanalytical, DMPK and CMC testing services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, has grown their leadership team by four, bringing onboard a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief People Officer (CPO). These leaders will support continued global expansion, which includes Alliance’s recent acquisition of U.K.-based Drug Development Solutions (DDS) from LGC and new bioanalytical laboratory opening in Australia in November.
21 September 2022Blog - What makes a good LC-MS/MS bioassay? When selecting your LC-MS/MS method approach it is worth doing your homework. Pick an assay format that is best suited to your compound and consider factors such as matrix type, analyte structure, choice and availability of reagents, and the sensitivity and specificity you need.
01 September 2022News - Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a U.S. leader in small and large molecule bioanalytical services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, today closed on the purchase of Drug Development Solutions Business (DDS), a UK-based bioanalytical and material science testing contract research organization (CRO), from LGC. Ampersand Capital Partners, a healthcare private equity firm and KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) (NYSE:KKR) a leading global investment firm, will become equal shareholders in the combined company. This transaction expands bioanalytical, analytical material testing and laboratory capabilities internationally for the biopharma and pharma industry, including areas of cell and gene therapy, next-generation biologics, material sciences and protein characterization.
11 August 2022