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Three trends in the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) marketĀ 

Drug Discovery World

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are biopharmaceutical products in which a monoclonal antibody (mAB) is linked to a small molecule drug with a stable linker 1. To overcome this challenge, Synaffix has developed an innovative technology platform that can rapidly and efficiently convert any antibody into an ADC.

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Metabolic hormone ?leptin? linked to vaccine response

Scienmag

Reduced levels of a metabolic hormone known as leptin is linked to poor vaccine antibody responses in the general population, a University of Queensland study has found Reduced levels of a metabolic hormone known as leptin is linked to poor vaccine antibody responses in the general population, a University of Queensland study has found.

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EMA starts twin reviews of AZ, Daiichiā€™s Dato-DXd

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The clock has started ticking in the EU on two marketing applications for AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyoā€™s TROP2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate datopotamab deruxtecan in breast and lung cancer.

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CHMP backs Celltrionā€™s regdanvimab antibody for COVID-19

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The EU looks set to approve emergency use of a third antibody therapy for COVID-19 after its human medicines committee backed use of Celltrion’s regdanvimab at its March meeting. . The EU’s medicines regulator is also reviewing COVID-19 antibodies from AstraZeneca , GlaxoSmithKline/Vir Biotechnology, and Brii Biosciences.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

XTalks

The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the glandā€™s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Research suggests social isolation may be as bad for our health as hypertension, obesity

Medical Xpress

Loneliness unleashes excess stress hormones, causing an elevated heart rate, and increased blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Loneliness also reduces the number of antibodies we produce to fight infection and may make us more susceptible to cancer.

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AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyoā€™s Enhertu gets US FDA approval for breast cancer

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to the trial data, Enhertu lowered disease progression or mortality risk by 50% compared with chemotherapy according to the physicianā€™s choice in HER2-low metastatic breast cancer patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive disease or HR-negative disease. months compared with 5.1 months for the chemotherapy arm.