An idiotype is a unique antigen-binding site in an antibody and is made up of several epitopes in the variable region. Antibodies raised against the idiotype of a given antibody are called anti-idiotypic antibodies or commonly anti-Ids. These anti-Ids are highly specialized reagents that are produced against human monoclonal antibody …
Treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD) with a novel stem cell therapy
About the Audacious Goals Initiative & the National Eye Institute (NEI) The Audacious Goals Initiative (AGI) for regenerative medicine is a program run by the National Eye Institute (NEI), aimed at finding new therapies for eye diseases that remain difficult to treat. Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the …
How a no-deal Brexit might affect medical device development: legal consequences and risk mitigation strategies
How could a no-deal Brexit affect my medical device lifecycle? Considerable uncertainty surrounds Britain’s imminent exit from the EU, and it is possible that there could be a “no-deal Brexit” scenario. The full implications are still unclear, however it is a stressful time for UK manufacturers and sponsors of medical …