news
Chikungunya vaccine effective in 98.5 percent of participants
Valneva’s single-shot chikungunya vaccine induced neutralising antibody titers in 98.5 percent of participants in a Phase III study.
List view / Grid view
Antibodies
news
Saphnelo approved to treat systemic lupus erythematosus
AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) has been approved in the US for patients with moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus.
news
NICE approves cost-comparison fast-track appraisal pilot
A new approach to the cost-comparison fast-track appraisal process is being piloted this summer for the review of low-risk appraisals.
news
FDA approves emergency use of REGEN-COVTM for COVID-19 prevention
The FDA have authorised REGEN-COV monoclonal antibody therapy for emergency use as prevention for COVID-19 in certain patients.
news
Bayer appoints Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology
Bayer have announced that Professor Dominik Ruettinger will be its new Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology, effective 1 October 2021.
news
IL-6 antagonists reduce risk of death in hospitalised COVID-19 patients, finds analysis
WHO recommends IL-6 antagonists plus corticosteroids for hospitalised COVID-19 patients based on their ability to reduce risk of death and the need for mechanical ventilation.
news
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.
news
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.
news
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.
news
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.
news
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.
news
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.
article
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.
news
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.
news
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.
