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Chasing Regeneron, AZ starts trials of its COVID-19 antibody cocktail

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The first patients have been dosed in a trial of two AstraZeneca antibodies, collectively known as AZD7442, that are being developed to both treat and prevent coronavirus infections. The phase 1 trialfunded by the US government – will take place in the UK and will test the safety of AZD7442 and its pharmacokinetic profile.