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New multiple sclerosis treatment option granted in EU
The newly authorised formulation of the anti-CD20 therapy provides certain multiple sclerosis patients with another treatment option comparable to intravenous infusion.
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One HEK of a viral vector to develop
Viral vector manufacturing presents many challenges related to HEK cell line development, fluid transfer and product viability in the cold chain.
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Novel immunotherapy combination approved for endometrial cancer
The new approval of KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) combined with chemotherapy is indicated for certain patients with the most common gynaecologic cancer, according to Merck/MSD.
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AbbVie to advance TL1A antibody for IBD
The new, potentially multi-billion-dollar deal will help bring a next-generation therapy to patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an autoimmune condition.
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Haemophilia drug could reduce treated bleeding episodes
Once-weekly or once-monthly dosing of Mim8 provides optionality and flexibility for people living with haemophilia A with or without inhibitors, stated Novo Nordisk’s EVP for Development.
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Advancing targeted treatments for multiple myeloma
Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, offers insight into the promising evidence of cell therapies and biologic-based treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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WuXi facility boosts bioprocessing capacity with new bioreactors
The new installation increases capacity at WuXi Biologics’ Hangzhou manufacturing facility from 8,000L to 23,000L.
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Fresh or frozen? Navigating the cryopreservation dilemma for CGT
Cell and gene therapy development grapples with a paradox: fresh starting material is often equated with higher-quality drug products, but cryopreservation is crucial for scale-up. In fact, every approved autologous cell-based therapy relies on freezing cells. Reconciling these truths can be key for the success of any commercial therapy based on…
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Biologic demonstrates durable tumour regression in rectal cancer
The updated, longer-term Phase II trial results suggest that the antibody therapy could offer a novel approach for treating advanced rectal cancer.
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AstraZeneca immunotherapy could boost lung cancer survival
Over half of patients were alive three years post-treatment with the monoclonal antibody (mAb) in AstraZeneca’s Phase III trial, data shows.
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Ophthalmology acquisition to advance tri-specific antibody
A novel late-phase clinical candidate for diabetic macular edema and neovascular age-related macular degeneration will be developed as part of the proposed agreement.
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Pioneering AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease
Dr Maria Escolar, Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics, explores the advantages of the company’s novel AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease, which could help to overcome some of the immune and safety challenges the gene therapy sector is facing.
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LBP-immunotherapy could benefit oncology patients
New data for a microbiome-based therapeutic together with an immune checkpoint inhibitor has shown “encouraging clinical benefits” in advanced cancers.
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Two novel biosimilars approved in EU and US
The first omalizumab biosimilar in allergic diseases is approved by the European Commission and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the fifty third biosimilar in the US.
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New Phase III data for hidradenitis suppurativa biologic released
The IL-17A and IL–17F inhibitor demonstrated positive efficacy and safety in adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, new data shows.
