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Episode 27: Human VH Domains – Finding Antibodies to Treat COVID-19 and Beyond

Episode 27: Human VH Domains – Finding Antibodies to Treat COVID-19 and Beyond

FromThe Chain: Protein Engineering Podcast


Episode 27: Human VH Domains – Finding Antibodies to Treat COVID-19 and Beyond

FromThe Chain: Protein Engineering Podcast

ratings:
Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Dimiter Dimitrov, Director of the Center for Antibody Therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, sits down with The Chain to discuss his research and its relevance to the current pandemic. His work focuses on human VH domains, which in contrast to the animal antibody domains, like llama and shark, may have lower probability of immunogenicity. Dr. Dimitrov helps develop several such domains, most recently against SARS2, and one of which that is in production for evaluation in human clinical trials. Beyond COVID-19, Dr. Dimitrov explains that clinical trials for various cancer-related proteins and HIV are also underway, showing the vast potential for domains both for industry growth and life-saving therapies. 
Released:
Mar 5, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (63)

The Chain explores the lives, careers, research, and discoveries of protein engineers and scientists, the impact their work is having on the field, and where the industry is headed. Tune in to stay up-to-date on the newest advancements and to hear the stories that are impacting the world of biologics.