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Celltrion Wins FDA Approval for First Subcutaneous Version of IBD Drug Infliximab

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The regulator has approved the first-ever subcutaneous version of infliximab, an IgG1 monoclonal antibody, commonly sold by Johnson & Johnson under the brand name Remicade.

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Health Canada accepts Eisai-Biogen’s NDS for Alzheimer’s disease antibody

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Lecanemab is an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril), as well as insoluble forms of Aβ. In January 2023, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lecanemab under the accelerated approval pathway to treat AD.

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Multiple Myeloma Drug Tecvayli Becomes First FDA-Approved Bispecific T Cell Antibody

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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Tecvayli is a first-in-class, bispecific T-cell engager antibody administered as a subcutaneous treatment.

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J&J Snags FDA Approval for Second Multiple Myeloma Bispecific Antibody

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overall response rate in a Phase II study, winning accelerated approval from the regulator. Despite being heavily pretreated, patients on J&J’s Talvey saw a 73.6%

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Pfizer, BioNTech file for FDA approval of COVID booster shot

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Pfizer and BioNTech have formally asked for FDA approval of a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine BNT162b2 in people aged over 16, as the US prepares to get its booster campaign underway. The post Pfizer, BioNTech file for FDA approval of COVID booster shot appeared first on.

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Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) Gets FDA Approval for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

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This is the fourth US FDA approval that BeiGene has received for Brukinsa since 2019. BTK plays an important role in the immune system by regulating B cell receptor signaling through its effects on the development and maturation of B cells.

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Rinvoq Gets FDA Approval for Treatment of Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

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Rinvoq received its sixth FDA approval, this time it is for treating adults with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, a form of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine. JAK inhibitors block cell signaling that cause inflammation, providing patients an alternative method to regulating an overactive immune system.