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Merck & Co starts phase IIb study of tulisokibart in rheumatoid arthritis
The study is one of three to start, along with those in hidradenitis suppurativa and radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
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Genmab makes $8bn acquisition to boost late-stage antibody therapy pipeline
The deal will support the biotech in its plans to advance bispecific antibody petosemtamab in multiple oncology indications.
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Lilly wins European Alzheimer’s approval for Kisunla after regulatory setbacks
The anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody is part of the class of medicines representing the first disease-modifying therapies for the neurodegenerative disease.
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Novartis expands in cardiovascular disease with $1.4bn Tourmaline Bio acquisition
Gains access to potential breakthrough atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease biologic therapy pacibekitug.
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Late-stage trial boost for Argenx’s myasthenia gravis drug Vyvgart
The Phase III findings could represent a critical advancement in managing the rare autoimmune disease in those with limited treatment options.
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Scaling for the GLP-1 revolution – meeting global injectable demand
In this article, Miguel Angel Ortega Sánchez of ROIS explores how the industry is adapting to new delivery formats, device bottlenecks, and strategic partnership models — and why flexibility, compliance, and tech transfer agility are now critical to success.
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Best practices for PUPSIT assembly design and operation
11 August 2025 | By Entegris
This webinar explores the design and implementation of pre use post sterilisation integrity test assemblies (PUPSIT) in sterile filtration processes to ensure regulatory compliance while minimising operational risk.
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Extension trial demonstrates long-term benefit for Lilly Alzheimer’s drug
The new findings support a limited duration dosing approach and highlight the consistent safety profile for Eli Lilly’s antibody drug.
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NICE concludes decision for two Alzheimer’s treatments
The committee’s final draft guidance cited high-cost as a key reason for its negative opinion of the Alzheimer’s drugs, developed by Biogen and Eisai.
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GSK to advance antibody medicines for neurodegenerative diseases
The licensing agreement will support development of medicines for delivery across the blood-brain barrier to treat neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2025
Eleven drugs are poised to make waves in the pharmaceutical industry in 2025, according to the annual report.
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Roche to advance potentially best-in-class antibody drug conjugate
As part of the collaboration and license agreement, Innovent Biologics, Inc. could receive up to $1 billion, subject to developmental success of the biologic candidate.
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Bristol Myers Squibb licenses amyloid-beta antibody programme
The new agreement between Bristol Myers Squibb and BioArctic is set to advance development of anti-amyloid-beta antibody treatments, which have shown symptomatic benefit in Alzheimer's.
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Antibody drug has promise as “next frontier” in inflammatory bowel disease
With its best-in-class potential, the biologic could provide a new treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), say Teva Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi.
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Sanofi investment to enhance antibody bioproduction in France
This bioproduction investment in Lyon, France supports Sanofi in its goals to lead in the immunology sector.
