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Monoclonal antibody improves hidradenitis suppurativa by 55%

Drug Discovery World

UCB has revealed new data demonstrating a 55% improvement in adults with moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) treated with monoclonal antibody bimekizumab. The post Monoclonal antibody improves hidradenitis suppurativa by 55% appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Lebrikizumab Could Soon Be a New Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis

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Monoclonal antibodies are gaining attention as alternative or additive treatments for atopic dermatitis. Lebrikizumab is a new and investigational monoclonal antibody designed to selectively inhibit IL-13. “In The safety of this trial was consistent with previously reported atopic dermatitis trials.

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Treatment options for Crohn’s disease expand after Rinvoq approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AbbVie’s Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for patients with Crohn’s disease who do not respond to TNF blockers, a common immune suppressant treatment for the condition. The FDA nod means Rinvoq is now approved for seven indications in gastroenterology, rheumatology and dermatology.

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Key drug in Sanofi’s $1.45bn Kymab buyout shows promise in eczema

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Already a major player in atopic dermatitis with Dupixent, Sanofi looked to expand its position in the category earlier this year when it bought Kymab and its lead drug KY1005 for the skin disorder for $1.1 Now, it says the drug has delivered “exciting” results in a proof-of-concept trial. billion upfront.

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This week in drug discovery (12-16 December)

Drug Discovery World

An immunotherapy that uses a new targeted approach to kill bone marrow cancer cells was successful in as many as 73% of patients in two clinical trials. . A novel, patient-tailored monoclonal antibody therapy has shown promise in treating moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. .

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Almirall/Lilly lebrikizumab offers potential long-term management of atopic dermatitis

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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a highly prevalent chronic dermatological disease, with symptoms which include itching, dry skin, severe pain, and inflammation – all of which create considerable stress in the daily lives of patients and often negatively affect their day-to-day and long-term well-being. However, side effects do happen.

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Risk adjusted net present value: What is the current valuation of Novartis’s Gevokizumab?

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gevokizumab is a monoclonal antibody commercialized by Novartis, with a leading Phase I program in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. According to Globaldata, it is involved in 34 clinical trials, of which 20 were completed, 1 is ongoing, and 13 were terminated. The company offers generic medicines and biosimilars through Sandoz.