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Novartis’ Ilaris fails in late-stage COVID-19 trial

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Novartis noted that the results from this trial do not affect Ilaris’ licensed indications or other trials and the safety profile was comparable to placebo plus standard of care. Novartis is also working with Molecular Partners to develop therapies based on genetically engineered proteins known as DARPins.

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Taconic Biosciences Expands Immuno-oncology Animal Model PortfolioCritical Jh Syngeneic Tumor Model Host Now Available on a B6 Background

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These models are engrafted with mouse tumors derived from the same strain background; this genetic similarity between tumor and host prevents the host from rejecting the tumor. Standard mice may develop anti-drug antibodies (ADA), which can neutralize the therapeutic or even trigger anaphylaxis.

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Aridis Pharmaceuticals to Present at the ROTH Capital Partners 2020 MedTech Innovation Forum on a COVID-19 Panel

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AR-711 is a fully human immunoglobulin 1, or IgG1, monoclonal antibody discovered from screening the antibody secreting B-cells of convalescent COVID-19 patients. AR-711 is an in-licensed mAb that is directed against the receptor binding domain of the SARS-Cov 2 virus. About AR-711. The Company is utilizing its proprietary ?PEX

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CHMP recommends EU approval 

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It is also an off-the-shelf therapy, meaning that people do not have to wait for cell collection and genetic engineering before starting treatment, which could be particularly important for patients who are at a high-risk of their disease progressing. A final decision is expected from the European Commission (EC) in the near future.

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Amgen To Acquire Privately Held Teneobio For $900 Million In Cash With Future Contingent Milestone Payments

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Acquisition Complements Amgen’s Antibody Research Capabilities Across Therapeutic Areas Acquisition Includes a Portfolio of Early-Stage Oncology Assets, Including a Phase 1 Bispecific Antibody for Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer. billion in cash. Reese, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development at Amgen.

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 2

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Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting. Kielczewska will present: ‘Discovery of antibody-based therapeutics to challenging targets: Platform considerations’.

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After trial win, Novartis nabs COVID drug from Molecular Partners

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There are still licensing deals to be done in the COVID-19 category it seems, after Novartis paid around $163 million to license rights to an antiviral drug developed by Molecular Partners. Ensovibep has the potential to become the first multi-specific antiviral molecule for the treatment of COVID-19, according to Novartis.

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