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Innovative vaccine demonstrates sustained malaria immunisation in pregnancy
Follow up research to the presented findings could provide improved opportunities for preventing malaria in women during pregnancy.
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First-in-class therapy approved for chronic skin disease
The biologic treatment targets a key driver of prurigo nodularis, with trial data demonstrating improved itch as well as skin nodules for patients with the condition.
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Sustainable QC method for antimicrobial quantification
The new, cost-effective fluorimetric approach could help to mitigate clinical demand for the treatment of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial infections.
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MSD set to acquire novel antibody for B-cell malignancies
The next-generation B-cell depletion biologic therapy has demonstrated promise in B-cell malignancies and autoimmune diseases.
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HDFN drug trial shows capability for alloimmune diseases
Based on the new data, nipocalimab could change the standard of care for treating the rare blood disease haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN).
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Regulating therapies for rare diseases – recent approvals
This article summarises some of the recent notable drug approvals in the EU and US, including a gene therapy and an enzyme replacement therapy.
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Personalised mRNA cancer therapy shown to boost immune response
The individualised neoantigen therapy could enable a precise, durable immune response, based on study findings in melanoma and lung cancers.
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Genentech-Sangamo deal to advance neurodegenerative treatments
Overall, Sangamo Therapeutics will be eligible up to $1.9 billion from Genentech, which includes various milestone and royalty payments.
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Downstream process shows potential for oncolytic virus purification
The paper presents an “efficient and scalable GMP-compliant process” for purifying a fusogenic oncolytic virus (rVSV-NDV).
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Sanofi plant to help secure EU insulin supply
The planned €1.3 billion investment will result in the new German facility replacing the company’s existing insulin production plants.
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FDA approves innovative engineered cell therapy
The accelerated approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorises the first engineered cell therapy for a solid tumour in the US.
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Alzheimer’s drug development roundup – July 2024
From exciting data on cell therapy and monoclonal antibodies, through to new regulatory developments, this article summarises some of the key developments within the Alzheimer’s therapeutic landscape over July.
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Achieving VLP continuous production with digital twins
Utilising a digital twin for an advanced process control strategy facilitates additional productivity gains of 20 percent at 99.9 percent reliability, the authors shared.
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From biologics to small molecules – the shift in biopharma’s revenue growth
Biopharma companies that experienced strong revenue growth due to COVID-19 drug sales have been overtaken by companies that developed obesity drugs in 2023, GlobalData suggests.
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Eco HPLC-based method shows promise for Z-alkene synthesis
The innovative method, which utilises continuous closed-loop recycling of samples, could lead to a more environmentally-friendly approach to developing pharmaceuticals.
