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Mayo Clinic researchers develop new antibody test to diagnose MS

Scienmag

Mayo Clinic researchers have validated a new antibody test to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. An antibody typically consists of two immunoglobulin heavy chains and […]. ROCHESTER, Minn. Nearly 1 million people in the U.S.

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Genmab’s Silver Anniversary: Reflecting on 25 Years of Breakthroughs in Antibody Therapeutics

XTalks

Genmab, a trailblazer in the field of antibody therapeutics, celebrates this milestone by reflecting on its impressive journey from a small-scale startup to a global leader in cancer treatment and beyond. Since then, innovative science has been at Genmab’s core, as we harness the power of human antibodies to improve the lives of patients.

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IONTAS and FairJourney Biologics discover COVID-19 neutralizing antibodies

BioPharma Reporter

Two leading clinical research organizations (CROs) say they have identified neutralizing antibodies with great potential for monoclonal antibody treatment.

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Covid vaccine booster raises antibody levels in fight against Omicron

pharmaphorum

A third dose of vaccine has been shown to effectively neutralise the Omicron variant of covid-19, according to researchers. Research led by UCLH, UCL and the Francis Crick Institute found that the booster dose successfully stimulates antibody levels that neutralise Omicron. Overall, antibody levels were nearly 2.5

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Vaccine monitoring crucial as SARS-CoV-2 evolves, say researchers

Drug Discovery World

UK researchers have highlighted the importance of continued surveillance of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and vaccine performance as the virus continues to evolve. The researchers found that both vaccines generated neutralising antibodies against the most recent strain of Omicron, BA.2.86. strains after their booster vaccination.

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New ebook: Drug discovery and the impact of mAbs

Drug Discovery World

The low toxicity and high specificity of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) continue to make them an appealing target for clinical research and investment. With another 22 currently under review, it is likely we will see the potential applications for mAbs expand further in the coming years.

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Care Access Research, Lilly join on mobile COVID-19 trials

BioPharma Reporter

The clinical research solutions firm is joining forces with pharma giant Eli Lilly to manage mobile research of the monoclonal antibody LY-CoV555.