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AstraZeneca acquires rights to develop mAbs against COVID-19
AstraZeneca has entered into a licence agreement with RQ Biotechnology Ltd for a portfolio of early-stage monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeted against SARS-CoV-2.
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Adding Sarclisa® provides “unprecedented” multiple myeloma survival, finds trial
Combining Sarclisa® (isatuximab) with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Kd) resulted in more than three years of progression free survival for relapsed multiple myeloma patients.
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WEVEE vaccine shows promise against trio of rare but deadly viruses
Phase I trial data suggests that a vaccine targeting three mosquito-borne encephalitis viruses is safe and can elicit an immune response.
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Rise of biologics set to continue, says report
According to a new report, biologics are forecast to have $120 billion greater sales than small molecules by 2027.
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Ensuring consistency and stability in antibody therapies
Disulphide bonds between cysteines play a critical role in the stability and activity of therapeutic antibodies. Here, Dr Ioannis Papayannopoulos, Principal Scientist at Dragonfly Therapeutics, describes the characterisation of the oxidation state of cysteines and formed disulphides in therapeutic antibody drugs.
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Engaging the innate immune system to fight cancer effectively
Most therapeutic approaches in immuno-oncology focus on targeting the adaptive immune system; innate immunity has only recently gathered momentum. One of the most potent receptors for activating innate immune cells such as natural killer cells and macrophages is CD16A. Addressing this target mimics the body’s natural defense against potential threats,…
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QA/QC Mass Spectrometry/ Chromatography In-Depth Focus 2022
In this in-depth focus, articles illustrate how mass spectrometry‑based wastewater analysis can estimate illicit drug usage and explore the applications of mass spectrometry in characterising therapeutic antibodies.
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Ultomiris of long-term clinical benefit in myasthenia gravis patients
New Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) follow-up data shows sustained functional improvements in certain adults with generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG).
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WuXi announces record figures after successful year
Global biotechnology company WuXi has demonstrated the success of the CRDMO business model by publishing news of its bumper projects and revenues fuelled by innovative technology platforms in 2021.
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EMA human medicines committee (CHMP) meeting highlights, March 2022
The March meeting saw the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommend five medications for approval including a multiple myeloma gene therapy.
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Lumen publishes details of spirulina biomanufacturing platform
In a new paper, Lumen Bioscience detailed how spirulina can be genetically engineered for to rapidly produce large quantities of biologic drugs.
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New preventative medicine for COVID-19 authorised in UK
The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reported that Evusheld, developed by AstraZeneca, has been granted approval to help protect against the effects of COVID-19.
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Is Aduhelm® of benefit to Alzheimer’s patients long-term?
New data shows that patients taking Aduhelm® (aducanumab-avwa) had significant reductions in tau and amyloid beta after nearly 2.5 years.
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Sanofi and Blackstone €300 million collaboration to advance multiple myeloma treatment
The investment will advance the development of a subcutaneous Sarclisa (isatuximab) formulation for multiple myeloma (MM) treatment.
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Trodelvy® improves breast cancer progression-free survival, finds study
Trodelvy® (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy) was found to significantly reduce the risk of disease progression or death in certain breast cancer patients.
