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Positive results for mRNA vaccine in melanoma patients
A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine in combination with MSD’s Keytruda cut the risk of cancer recurrence by almost half in melanoma patients.
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Astellas secures EC approval for VMS treatment, fezolinetant
Approval of fezolinetant gives patients in Europe a new nonhormonal treatment option to control hot flashes or night sweats associated with menopause.
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New approach for synthesis of oligonucleotide conjugates
Researchers from Aarhus University and Novo Nordisk have discovered a new synthesis method for oligonucleotide conjugates, marking a step forward in development of more targeted RNA medicines.
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Understanding the evidence used in drug product withdrawals
Samantha Lane, Head of Research for the Centre of Pharmacovigilance Sciences at the Drug Safety Research Unit discusses drug product withdrawals and the regulatory shift to a greater reliance on epidemiological and observational research as evidence for these decisions within Europe.
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BMS agrees $8.4bn ADC collaboration with SystImmune
Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune have agreed to jointly develop and commercialise BL-B01D1, a bispecific antibody-drug conjugate for solid tumours.
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Europe publishes first list of critical medicines
More than 200 active substances are included on the list, which is seen as an important tool in preventing shortages of critical medicines in the EU/EEA.
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NK cell immunotherapy: what’s next in clinical development?
In this interview, Innate Pharma’s Yannis Morel, Executive Vice President of product portfolio strategy and business development, delves into the unique advantages of using multi-specific antibodies capable of engaging NK cells against tumours for oncology indications, and shares key data from the company’s ongoing and recent clinical trials.
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FDA approves first cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease
The US FDA has approved Vertex’s Casgevy and bluebird bio’s Lyfgenia, for one-time treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years and older.
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GSK immuno-oncology treatment achieves novel EU approval
The EC’s approval of the immuno-oncology treatment “will define a new standard of care for certain patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer in the EU,” says principal investigator of the RUBY trial.
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Advancing AOCs to transform the delivery of RNA therapeutics
In this article, Dr Michael Flanagan discusses how a new class of medicines called antibody oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs) have the potential to overcome a major challenge encountered with many established RNA-based therapeutics: delivery to tissues outside the liver. Last year, AOCs demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into…
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ASH 2023: microbiome-based therapy shows potential in graft-versus-host disease
Data presented at the 2023 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting suggest that the off-the-shelf microbiome therapeutic could offer a “potentially life-saving approach” in graft-versus-host disease (GvHD).
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MHRA authorises Mounjaro for weight management
The UK MHRA has authorised Eli Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss and weight management in adults.
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Continuous flow chemistry: from mRNA to small molecules
In this video, experts from Curia discuss trends in the pharmaceutical industry, including move to adopt continuous flow chemistry processes for both mRNA and small molecule manufacturing.
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‘Innovation-first’ mindset vital for advanced therapies sector future
Improving data harmonisation and investing in the advanced therapy sector’s workforce are some of the key recommendations the sector must take to advance the field and increase patient access, a new report highlights.
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Common drug could facilitate “huge step-change” in managing type 1 diabetes
A common rheumatoid arthritis drug can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes, research shows, making it the first disease-modifying, oral treatment of its kind for the condition.
