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Almirall joins IL-2 push in autoimmunity with $507m Simcere deal

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Almirall has licensed an interleukin-2 (IL-2) drug from China’s Simcere Pharma, joining the ranks of companies looking at blocking the cytokine as a way to treat autoimmune diseases. It has also reached a deal with Ablexis to use its antibody development platform in therapeutics. Last year, Merck & Co paid $1.85

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Sanofi wagers $400m on miRecule muscular dystrophy therapy

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Sanofi has added to its rare disease pipeline by licensing an antibody-RNA conjugate (ARC) for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a genetic muscle disorder, from US biotech miRecule. The aim will be to identify promising candidates in areas of “unmet patient need.”

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Lilly’s lebrikizumab significantly improved skin clearance and itch in people with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in two Phase 3 trials

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Lebrikizumab is a novel monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds soluble IL-13 with high affinity, has high bioavailability, a long half-life and blocks IL-13 signaling. associate professor of dermatology at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, and a principal investigator of the ADvocate 2 trial.

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Eight out of Ten Patients Maintained Skin Clearance at One Year in Lilly’s Lebrikizumab Atopic Dermatitis Monotherapy Trials

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1-2 Lebrikizumab is a novel, monoclonal antibody (mAb) that binds to the interleukin-13 (IL-13) protein with high affinity to specifically prevent the formation of IL-13R?1/IL-4R? With these data, Lilly plans to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Almirall S.A.’s ’s Chief Scientific Officer.

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Amgen Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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We expect that recovery in the dermatology segment will continue to progress over the coming quarters. For the remainder of the year, we expect continued growth from Kyprolis use in combination with CD38 antibodies. Looking forward, we are preparing for the anticipated approval of the mild-to-moderate psoriasis indication in the U.S.,

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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Johnson & Johnson’s Top 5 Best-Selling Drugs of 2022: 1) Stelara (ustekinumab) Stelara is an immunosuppressant biologic therapy that blocks the IL-12 and IL-23 proteins that play a role in plaque psoriasis and Crohn’s disease. The monoclonal antibody targets CD20, a protein found on the surface of B lymphocytes (B cells).

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Clinical Catch-Up: January 18-22 | BioSpace

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It includes adults with confirmed COVID-19 on supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation with abnormal levels of at least two serum biomarkers, C reactive protein, D dimer, lactate dehydrogenase, or ferritin. All participants randomized to receive either 4,200 mg of bamlanivimab, Lilly’s neutralizing antibody, or placebo.

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