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FDA approves bispecific drug from Pfizer for multiple myeloma

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Elrexfio is the third bispecific antibody cleared to treat the blood cancer, and will compete with other therapies that target the “BCMA” protein on myeloma cells.

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Roche follows AbbVie with FDA approval for dual-targeting lymphoma drug

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The approval of Columvi adds another “bispecific antibody” to the market, highlighting the fast research progress for drugs that target two proteins rather than one.

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Roche gets FDA approval for HER2 breast cancer diagnostic

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Roche’s PATHWAY anti-HER2/neu (4B5) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody test becomes the only FDA approved companion diagnostic indicated to aid assessment of HER2 low-metastatic breast cancer patients. HER2 is a receptor protein that accelerates cancer cell growth.

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FDA approves Alentis’ IND for ALE.C04 to treat CLDN1+ tumours

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Alentis Therapeutics has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its investigational new drug (IND) application for ALE.C04 to treat Claudin-1 positive (CLDN1+) tumours. ALE.C04 is an investigational antibody designed to target exposed CLDN1 in cancer cells.

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2024 predictions: Experts comment on monoclonal antibodies 

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Here, experts weigh in on the future of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Amanda Halford, President Bioprocess, Cytiva “In 2024, the emphasis will remain on novel mAbs, specifically antibody drug conjugates. Secondary, there is a growing interest in replacing the cytotoxic head with non-toxic alternatives, like protein degraders.

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Cyfendus Anthrax Vaccine Wins FDA Approval

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Cyfendus functions by stimulating the production of antibodies targeted against the protective antigen protein. These antibodies play a crucial role in providing protection by effectively neutralizing the cytotoxic lethal toxin and edema toxin of B. The recommended administration involves two doses, each of 0.5 Overall, 66.3

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Talvey Becomes J&J’s Second Multiple Myeloma Bispecific to Score FDA Approval

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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced that its bispecific antibody Talvey (talquetamab-tgvs) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a fifth-line treatment for adult patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma. Results were similar at the higher 0.8