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GSK to collaborate on development of antibodies for neurodegeneration
GSK will support the development of Alector’s immuno-neurology monoclonal antibodies for Parkinson’s disease, frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer’s.
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EU approves Opdivo plus Yervoy for colorectal cancer
The European Commission approved Opdivo (nivolumab) plus Yervoy (ipilimumab) for certain metastatic colorectal cancers after a trial found the combination meaningfully improved response rates.
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Germany still second largest producer of EU-approved active biopharmaceutical substances, finds report
A new medical biotechnology report shows Germany’s biopharmaceutical industry is thriving with recombinant antibodies being a key focus area.
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Extended dosing intervals may increase efficacy of Vaxzevria COVID-19 vaccine
An analysis shows a single dose of Vaxzevria induced immunity lasting at least a year and an interval of up to 45 weeks significantly increases neutralising antibody titres.
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FDA approves Actemra for emergency use in hospitalised COVID-19 patients
The monoclonal antibody Actemra (tocilizumab) was approved for emergency use in hospitalised paediatric and adult COVID-19 patients based on results from four clinical trials.
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UK and Europe approve Adtralza for treating atopic dermatitis
EU and UK regulators have approved Adtralza (tralokinumab), a monoclonal antibody, for treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in adult patients.
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COVID-19 antibody therapeutics – where are they now?
In this article, EPR’s Hannah Balfour explores the current usage of monoclonal antibody therapies for COVID-19, with commentary from Professor Adrian Streinu-Cercel of the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
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Antibody cocktail improves survival in seronegative hospitalised COVID-19 patients
Phase III data shows REGEN-COV™ (casirivimab and imdevimab) reduced risk of death by 20 percent in hospitalised COVID-19 patients lacking an immune response to SARS-CoV-2.
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Comirnaty® COVID-19 vaccine protects against multiple viral variants
Laboratory study shows the blood sera of people vaccinated against COVID-19 with Comirnaty® can neutralise at least six viral variants including three variants of concern.
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COVID-19 antibody therapies safe and effective for transplant patients
Monoclonal antibody therapies found to reduce progression to severe disease, risk of hospitalisation and death in transplant recipients with mild to moderate COVID-19.
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Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine can protect against variants of concern
Trial shows the single-shot Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine generates robust immune responses against several COVID-19 variants.
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Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm™ authorised in US under accelerated approval
Aduhelm™ (aducanumab-avwa) is the first new treatment approved for Alzheimer’s since 2003 and the first therapy to target the fundamental pathophysiology of the disease – amyloid plaques.
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Imfinzi increases five year survival to 43 percent in Stage III lung cancer trial
New data shows AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) achieved an unprecedented five year survival rate of over 40 percent in patients with Stage III non-small cell lung cancer.
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The current limitations facing biosimilar products and manufacturers
In this article, Dr Ash Ramzan, principal consultant at Woodley BioReg, discusses the five key challenges preventing biosimilars from reaching their full potential.
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Tremfya® improves psoriatic arthritis joint function and skin clearance
Over 50 percent of psoriatic arthritis patients treated with Tremfya® (guselkumab) achieved ≥20 percent improvement in joint symptoms and complete skin clearance at one year.
