All Drug Development articles – Page 2
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NewsOrsellinic acid produced in E. coli for first time
Study findings could provide an alternative production platform for rhododendron-derived drugs with potent anticancer and anti-HIV properties.
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NewsSanofi’s Beyfortus shows infant benefit beyond first RSV season
The biologic enabled a significant reduction in RSV-related hospitalisations in infants through a second RSV season.
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NewsNovartis bolsters the case for Vanrafia’s full approvals in IgA nephropathy
Phase III results will support the firm’s planned filings for traditional approvals later in 2026, following last year’s US and China accelerated approvals.
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NewsAmgen wins new European approval for Uplizna in generalised myasthenia gravis
The EC decision clears a new first-in-class approach to manage the rare autoimmune condition.
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NewsFormulation research offers step towards digital tablet design
Findings could lead to more robust tablet design and a minimising of the materials used, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
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NewsLilly acquires CAR-T therapy biotech Orna Therapeutics for $2.4bn
Agreement with Orna Therapeutics includes potential best-in-class, immune-targeting in vivo CAR-T therapies.
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NewsRoche’s fenebrutinib demonstrates decade-first benefit in multiple sclerosis
New phase III data presented at ACRIMS suggests the oral BTK inhibitor could become a first-in-class multiple sclerosis therapy.
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NewsTitanium dioxide-free drotaverine hydrochloride tablets developed
Study findings indicate an alternative coating that would comply with potential future regulation against use of titanium dioxide as a pharmaceutical excipient.
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NewsGSK’s Nucala green lit for COPD in expanded EU approval
The EC's decision opens up the monthly biologic for use by COPD patients with an eosinophils phenotype.
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NewsCrystallisation research could enhance API drug production
Thermodynamic framework supports rapid assessment of solvents during active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.
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NewsAstraZeneca’s Imfinzi plus chemotherapy earns CHMP nod in gastric cancer
If approved, the regimen would become the first immunotherapy-based perioperative therapy for adults with early gastric and gastroesophageal cancers in Europe.
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NewsUCB wins CHMP favour for first thymidine kinase 2 deficiency treatment
If approved by the European Commission, Kygevvi would provide a new treatment option for eligible patients with the ultra-rare mitochondrial disease in Europe.
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NewsAstraZeneca makes $15bn manufacturing investment in China
Landmark, decade-long investment plan aims to support the pharma company’s 2030 revenue objective of $80 billion.
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NewsModerna and Recordati collaborate on rare disease mRNA therapy
License agreement set to advance mRNA-3927, a potential disease modifying therapy for the rare metabolic disorder propionic acidemia.
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NewsRoche GLP-1 produces “robust” weight loss in late-stage obesity trial
The pharma company’s injectable GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist CT-388 is an important element of its weight loss strategy and also delivered benefits for pre-diabetic patients.
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NewsFMT shows promise for enhancing immunotherapy effectiveness in advanced cancer
Phase II data derived from the first randomised trial comparing immunotherapy outcomes post-FMT from immunotherapy responders versus placebo.
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The future of pharma R&D leadership
People, not platforms, will define the next era of innovation, explain Chiesi’s Executive VP of R&D Diego Ardigò and Nick Petschek, EMEA Managing Director at Kotter.
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NewsUK ‘gaining pace’ with early-stage trials for advanced therapies
CGT Catapult research shows an increase in phase I/II trials, led by oncology but with clear growth in other disease areas such as inflammation.
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NewsWuXi Biologics partners with HanchorBio on next-gen immunotherapies
The CRDMO will support the biotech company’s work on next-generation immunotherapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases.
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NewsHoth Therapeutics’ topical therapy shines in cancer toxicity trial
Achieves 100 percent response in phase II data highlighting HT-001's potential as a supportive oncology treatment to address a common EGFR therapy burden.


