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Sepsis: addressing unmet needs for a global priority
Limited funding and a lack of drugs targeting the root cause of sepsis are some of the current obstacles when addressing the disease burden, GlobalData says.
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Enzyme replacement therapy: improving outcomes in rare disease
In this article, Dr Alaa Hamed, Global Head of Medical Affairs for Rare Disease at Sanofi, shares why the company’s enzyme replacement therapy Xenpozyme® (olipudase alfa) has promise for the rare genetic disease acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD).
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eBook: Cut through complexity in drug development ebook
How you can cut through complexity, gain speed and get your drug to the patient as soon as possible.
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Advancing NOX inhibitors for treating fibrotic diseases and cancer
This article explores the benefit of NOX inhibitors for fibrotic diseases and cancers and highlights the potential of Calliditas Therapeutics’ drug setanaxib, including its application in wider related indications.
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New WHO guidance to support manufacturers to reduce AMR risk
The recommendations offered in the guidance is applicable across different areas of manufacturing, from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), through to formulation and packaging.
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Innovative pharma-government partnership to enhance UK clinical trials
The first-of-a-kind investment supports the UK government’s objectives to boost clinical trials, improve patient access to novel treatments and increase competitiveness in life sciences.
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AstraZeneca investment to increase biologic capacity in Sweden
The planned expansion is set to strengthen AstraZeneca’s capability to manufacture biologic medicines for patients globally.
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Harnessing the GLP-1R medicine wave
As a promising treatment for type 2 diabetes and obesity, based on key trial data, the market for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) therapies looks set to generate major sales up to 2030.
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First-of-a-kind trial holds promise for obesity and pre-diabetes treatment
The treatment reduces the risk of progression to type 2 diabetes and supports long-term maintenance of weight loss in adults with pre-diabetes and obesity or who are overweight, data indicates.
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HDFN drug trial shows capability for alloimmune diseases
Based on the new data, nipocalimab could change the standard of care for treating the rare blood disease haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN).
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Regulating therapies for rare diseases – recent approvals
This article summarises some of the recent notable drug approvals in the EU and US, including a gene therapy and an enzyme replacement therapy.
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Personalised mRNA cancer therapy shown to boost immune response
The individualised neoantigen therapy could enable a precise, durable immune response, based on study findings in melanoma and lung cancers.
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Genentech-Sangamo deal to advance neurodegenerative treatments
Overall, Sangamo Therapeutics will be eligible up to $1.9 billion from Genentech, which includes various milestone and royalty payments.
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Sanofi plant to help secure EU insulin supply
The planned €1.3 billion investment will result in the new German facility replacing the company’s existing insulin production plants.
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Alzheimer’s drug development roundup – July 2024
From exciting data on cell therapy and monoclonal antibodies, through to new regulatory developments, this article summarises some of the key developments within the Alzheimer’s therapeutic landscape over July.
