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Novel biologic could offer ulcerative colitis symptomatic remission
Johnson & Johnson’s selective IL-23 inhibitor demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements compared to placebo in ulcerative colitis, new study data shows.
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Effective data quality governance: challenging five common myths
It is a well-established expectation that regulatory processes will become increasingly data focused, which places a new urgency on data quality governance in the pharmaceutical industry. In this Q&A Steve Gens and Preeya Beczek present a pragmatic view of what is involved.
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Ensuring sterility of a novel anti-VEGF bispecific antibody
Safety of the compounded biologic was confirmed following 28-day storage in two different polypropylene syringe types, research shows.
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Cell therapy could help curb progression of heart failure
New clinical trial data demonstrates the potential for a stem cell treatment as a cardiac regenerative therapy.
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Takeda agrees to develop active immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s
As part of the agreement, AC Immune SA will be eligible for an option exercise fee and extra potential milestones of up to approximately $2.1 billion from Takeda.
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Impact of EU sustainability directive on supply chains
Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies have shared how they expect the new EU supply chain laws could impact their operations.
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mRNA cancer vaccine granted world-first approval
Once commercialised, the mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine will offer a new option to treat advanced Epstein–Barr virus-positive solid tumours and haematologic malignancies.
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Improving accuracy of spectroscopy for protein analysis
A study on spectroscopy challenges during biosimilar analysis has highlighted a novel observation with potential implications for quality control when detecting protein structures.
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US agencies collaborate to address regulation for biotechnology products
In formulating the current Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) utilised horizon scanning for novel biotechnology products.
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Potential best-in-class antibody shows “remarkable efficacy” in atopic dermatitis
Interim trial results show that the only clinical-stage nondepleting anti-OX40 monoclonal antibody (mAb) provided rapid skin sign improvement in atopic dermatitis (AD).
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Intravesical drug delivery system exhibits bladder cancer benefit
The drug delivery system provides local release of erdafitinib and may offer an alternative treatment for eligible bladder cancer patients with limited options.
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MHRA approves new medicine formulations for HIV prevention
The authorised formulations are a tablet and a long-acting injection used for preventing sexually transmitted HIV-1 infection (pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
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Injectable drug delivery market to value $1139.4b by 2029
Key drivers of the global injectable drug market include technological advancement and an increase in chronic diseases such as cancer, due to treatments utilising this drug delivery method.
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“Landmark” genetic blindness CRISPR trial outcomes released
A Phase I/II trial has shown that a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy can be safely delivered to the retina and provide clinically meaningful outcomes.
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NICE recommends new haemolytic anaemia treatment
The National Institute For Health and Care Excellence (NICE)'s decision follows a reduction in the price of Pfizer’s small molecule treatment for sickle cell disease.
