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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.
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European Commission grants first-of-a-kind biosimilar approval
The approval means Sandoz’s Wyost® and Jubbonti® are the first biosimilars of denosumab authorised in Europe.
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ICH Q14 – latest guideline on analytical procedure development
Here, Dave Elder delves into the newly issued ICH Q14 guidance on analytical procedure development, discussing its impact during commercial phases as well as clinical development.
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Novel biologic could offer ulcerative colitis symptomatic remission
Johnson & Johnson’s selective IL-23 inhibitor demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements compared to placebo in ulcerative colitis, new study data shows.
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AstraZeneca announces $1.5b ADC manufacturing facility
The new manufacturing facility for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) will be designed to have zero carbon emissions when operational, AstraZeneca stated.
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Insights into AstraZeneca’s MANDARA Phase III data
In this Q&A, Dr Michael Wechsler, Professor of Medicine, Director of the National Jewish Health (NJH)/Cohen Family Asthma Institute, reveals details of the data from the MANDARA Phase III trial, showing remission is achievable in EGPA with Fasenra.
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Ensuring sterility of a novel anti-VEGF bispecific antibody
Safety of the compounded biologic was confirmed following 28-day storage in two different polypropylene syringe types, research shows.
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Advancements and knowledge gaps in ICH Q2(R2)
In this article, Amanda Guiraldelli Mahr, Joachim Ermer, Jaime Marach, Phil Borman and other members of USP’s Analytical Procedure Lifecycle Joint Subcommittee explore the latest advancements in ICH Q2(R2) guidelines on validation of analytical procedures and their implications for industry. The authors also identify areas that would benefit from additional guidance and compare…
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Sanofi adds to biomanufacturing investment in France
The pharmaceutical company shared that its new investment adds to the current €2.5 billion planned for major building projects in France.
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Advancing pharmaceutical technology: trends and innovations at ACHEMA 2024
Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany on 10-14 June, ACHEMA 2024 is expected to bring together chemists, engineers and process technicians from across the pharmaceutical and other industries.
