Remove Antibody Remove FDA Approval Remove Hormones Remove Life Science
article thumbnail

J&J’s Akeega Approved as First Combo Treatment for BRCA-Positive Prostate Cancer

XTalks

Akeega is approved for use with the corticosteroid prednisone in adults with BRCA1/2 mutations (germline and/or somatic) in whom chemotherapy is not clinically indicated. Lynparza received FDA approval in May 2020 for mCRPC in patients with homologous recombinational repair ( HRR ) gene mutations.

article thumbnail

COVID-19 and Melatonin: Researchers Use AI To Study New Treatment Option

XTalks

In addition to innovative new antibody drugs and mRNA vaccines, researchers have found that the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin may also offer protection against COVID-19. Melatonin, which regulates the body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle, is also available in pill form for use as a sleep aid.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Top 40 Best-Selling Oncology Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Data

XTalks

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

article thumbnail

Sandoz’s Jubbonti and Wyost Approved as First Interchangeable Biosimilars to Amgen’s Bone Drugs Prolia and Xgeva

XTalks

Denosumab is a RANKL (receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa beta ligand) monoclonal antibody that blocks the ability of RANKL to bind to its receptor RANK. Jubbonti is the first interchangeable biosimilar approved to treat osteoporosis and increase bone mass.

Drugs 59
article thumbnail

Top 40 Best-Selling Cancer Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Data

XTalks

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, informed by 2022 sales statistics, mark significant milestones in cancer treatment and research.

article thumbnail

World Lupus Day 2023 and Novel Investigational Drugs for Lupus

XTalks

The exact cause of lupus is not entirely understood, but it is thought to be from a combination of genetic, environmental and hormonal factors. GSK’s Benlysta (belimumab) is a monoclonal antibody that was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011 for the treatment of SLE.

Drugs 52
article thumbnail

2020 review – Pharma’s progress outside of COVID-19

pharmaphorum

It has been a year dominated by the pandemic and many life sciences research projects were put on hold as big pharma turned its attention to vaccines and therapies. NT-814 is a non-hormonal drug that works on the neurokinin (NK) 1,3 receptor antagonist, thus treating the vasomotor symptoms associated with the menopause.