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AI-designed monoclonal antibody ‘redirects’ the immune system

Drug Discovery World

Immuno-oncology company Aulos Bioscience has revealed interim results from an ongoing Phase I/II trial of monoclonal antibody AU-007 in solid tumours. AU-007 is a human IgG1 monoclonal antibody designed using artificial intelligence to harness the power of interleukin-2 (IL-2) to eradicate solid tumours. “In

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Clinical Trials for Celiac Disease: Insights from Beyond Celiac’s Kate Avery

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When a person with celiac disease eats something that contains gluten, their immune system attacks their small intestine, damaging the lining and interfering with the absorption of nutrients from food. A blood test can detect antibodies to gluten, but a definitive diagnosis requires a biopsy of the small intestine.

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Merck wins regulatory approval for combination therapy to treat la/mUC

Pharmaceutical Technology

The combination therapy can be used to treat la/mUC patients who do not qualify for cisplatin-containing chemotherapy. Merck stated that the regulatory approval represents the first of its kind received by an anti-PD-1 therapy in combination with an antibody-drug conjugate for use in targeted patients in the US.

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UK MHRA grants authorisation for Moderna’s Covid-19 booster vaccine

Pharmaceutical Technology

The updated, Omicron-containing bivalent vaccine that acts on two coronavirus variants is indicated as a booster dose for active immunisation for the prevention of Covid-19 in people of this age group. The latest MHRA decision is based on findings from the Phase II/III clinical trial, where the mRNA-1273.214 vaccine met all primary endpoints.

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ITM raises $273 million to fund radionuclide therapy pipeline

Pharmaceutical Technology

Led by the investment company Temasek, the round will also be used to improve the company’s commercial readiness as its lead radiopharmaceutical candidate ITM-11 is being studied in Phase III trials in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP-NETs). Other investors included BlackRock, the Qatar Investment Authority, and Nextech.

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Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year

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An investigator-led trial of Jazz Pharma’s cannabis extract-based drug Sativex in glioblastoma – an aggressive form of brain cancer – will get underway in the UK next year. The post Trial of Jazz’ cannabis drug in glioblastoma will start next year appeared first on.

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In recovering COVID-19 patients, antibodies fade quickly

Scienmag

The blood of recovered patients contains antibodies that act against the coronavirus. While plasma hasn’t yet shown a benefit in randomized trials, some […].