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Protein fermentation describes the microbial population's controlled breakdown and build-up of nitrogenous compounds under specific redox potential, pH balance and substrate limitation constraints. The process generally begins with the extracellular degradation of high molecular weight proteins. Protein hydrolysis by microbial aspartic proteases (fungi) or metalloproteases (bacteria) yields oligopeptides (2–20 residues) that are taken up into the cell via specific oligopeptide permeases. Intracellular di- and tri-peptidases further hydrolyze peptide…
Chemical Structure and Molecular Weight Polyethylene Glycol is the polymer form of EG, with its molecular weight varying depending on the degree of polymerization. The molecular weight of PEG generally ranges from hundreds to tens of thousands, while EG has a molecular weight of only 62. This difference in molecular weight leads to significant differences in their physical properties and applications. The polymer structure of PEG gives it higher viscosity and better biocompatibility, whereas EG's low molecular weight r…
Growing Importance of Peptide & Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Peptides and oligonucleotides are transforming modern medicine. Peptide-based drugs have become the fastest-growing segment of chemically synthesized therapeutics, with over 80 approved worldwide, more than 200 in clinical development, and hundreds in preclinical stages (Rossino et al., 2023). Oligonucleotide-based therapies have also seen signi…
In the third quarter of 2025, Coulter Partners drove global executive search for a wide range of life sciences, health, and technology organizations. We successfully placed executives for independent and VC & PE-backed firms, alongside large-cap and mid-cap public companies, filling critical roles across diverse disciplines worldwide. CEO/ C-suite/ Board CEO, Diagnostic & laboratory services (PE-backed), France CEO, Small-molecule therap…
Introduction: How China Pharmaceutical Distributors Shape Global Trade In the past decade, China pharmaceutical distributors have moved from low-cost suppliers to strategic global partners in healthcare logistics. They not only manufac…
For a drug to be discovered and supplied in the market, it takes 10 to 15 years and costs over $2.6 billion on average. Out of 10,000 compounds that reach early research, only one secures regulatory approval. The life cycle of a drug from research to launch requires the expertise of hundreds of scientists, clinicians, statisticians, regulatory specialists, and extensive animal studies with human clinical trials. Any one error in the whole process can be expensive and time-consuming. A clinical development plan acts as the plan for the whole process, ensuring the proper workflow of the drug discovery. Clinical Development Plan: An Over…
Early in my career, I was helping coordinate a Phase II oncology trial across multiple time zones. One site, located in Eastern Europe, kept falling behind. The issue wasn’t patient recruitment. It was communication. The sponsor was based in California, the CRA was based in London, and the site team didn’t speak much English. Even simple updates took days. We lost time, strained relationships, and nearly missed key milestones. That experience stuck with me. And it taught me a lesson more sponsors are starting to…
Disaster-Resistant Cold Storage: The New Standard for Business Continuity Engineering for Continuity in Extreme Weather By: Oscar Infanzon, Design Engineer & Manager, Amerikooler For many businesses, cold storage protection is as critical as power or shelter during a natural disaster. Walk-in coolers and freezers safeguard everything from food and beverages to vaccines and raw materials. A single breakdown can mean thousands of dollars in lost product, extended interruptions to business, and in some cases, a breakdown of supply chains that communities r…
Process intensification Forward-looking technologies in process technology rely on process intensification and thus efficient use of the time, energy and raw materials used in a process. When mixing and dispersing with new optimised processes, the differences with regard to required energy, volume-specific capacity or newly created phase boundaries compared to conventional technologies such as agitators, injectors or High Speed Dissolvers are significant. With t…
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Global Cough Assist Devices Market Overview The global cough assist devices market is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 7% during the forecast period. Market growth is being driven by the increasing prevalence of respiratory and neuromuscular disorders, ongoing technological advancements, and the rising adoption of home-based respiratory care solutions. Cough assist devices, also referred to as mechanical insuffla…
Bioinformatics Market Size: Bioinformatics Market size is growing with a CAGR of 10.2% during the forecast period (2024-2031), and the market is projected to be valued at USD 32,663.77 Million by 2031 from USD 15,135.48 Million in 2023. Bioinformatics Market Overview: The Bioinformatics Market focuses on developing software tools, databases, and algorithms that facilitate the collection and analysis of biological data. It supports various applications such as genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine. The market is driven by the rapid advancement in next-generatio…
Pharmaceutical and life sciences businesses of all types, including smaller or cost-constrained corporates and those with larger budgets, are increasingly familiar with legal finance. It is an essential tool in high-value patent infringement cases in which plaintiffs whose patents have been infringe…
The Rise of TPEs and TPUs: A Paradigm Shift in Material Science For decades, traditional materials like rubber and PVC dominated the la…
Introduction: The Power of Purpose When people think about careers in science or healthcare, their minds often jump straight to doctors, nurses or lab technicians but there is a vital, often overlooked profession that serves as the bridge between brilliant scientific discovery and a patient receiving a life saving treatment clinical research this field is fundamentally driven by a single purpose making a tangible, positive change in people lives it is a career for those who cra…
The Clinical Research Workforce Crisis Traditional staffing methods are struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for qualified clinical research professionals. Among patient-facing clinical research professionals (CRPs), turnover can be as high as 61% in places.1 A study from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) found that for experienced clinical research associates (CRAs), turno…
Adaptive clinical trials are constructed with the flexibility to amend aspects of the study based on interim data analysis, while maintaining the rigor or validity of the clinical trial. Traditional trials, by contrast, follow a predetermined protocol from start to finish. Adaptive clinical trial…
Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride Market Size: Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride Market size is estimated to reach over USD 810.4 Million by 2032 from a value of USD 502.38 Million in 2024 and is projected to grow by USD 524.37 Million in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.20% from 2025 to 2032. Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride Market Introduction: Pharmaceutical Grade Sodium Chloride (NaCl), commonly known as high-purity salt, is a highly refined and essential raw material used exclusively in medical and pharmaceutical applications. Unlike industrial or food-grade…
Clinical trials form the backbone of modern medicine, bridging…