MedImmune
MedImmune
MedImmune (pronounced: Med-Im-mune) is a global biotechnology company, specializing in the research, development, and commercialization of vaccines and antibody therapies. It was founded in 1988 and is currently a subsidiary of AstraZeneca, a multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company.
Etymology
The name "MedImmune" is a portmanteau of the words "Medical" and "Immune", reflecting the company's focus on developing treatments to enhance the body's immune response to various diseases.
History
MedImmune was established in 1988 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. The company's initial focus was on vaccines and immune system therapies for infectious diseases and cancer. In 2007, MedImmune was acquired by AstraZeneca, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Since then, MedImmune has continued to operate as a subsidiary of AstraZeneca, contributing significantly to its parent company's pipeline of innovative medicines.
Products and Research
MedImmune's product portfolio includes Synagis, a monoclonal antibody for the prevention of serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pediatric patients. The company is also known for its development of FluMist, a nasal spray influenza vaccine.
In addition to its marketed products, MedImmune has a robust pipeline of investigational medicines aimed at treating conditions such as asthma, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and cardiovascular diseases. The company's research efforts are grounded in its expertise in immunology, oncology, and virology.
Related Terms
- Biotechnology
- Vaccine
- Antibody
- AstraZeneca
- Synagis
- FluMist
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Autoimmune diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on MedImmune
- Wikipedia's article - MedImmune
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