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

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. A Nature publication confirmed that there are currently 12 FDA-approved ADCs on the market, and nine of these secured FDA approval in the past six years 2.

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EMA starts twin reviews of AZ, Daiichi’s Dato-DXd

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

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CHMP backs Celltrion’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 gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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AstraZeneca-Daiichi Sankyo’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 physician’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.

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment Approaches and Market Landscape

Delveinsight

As of now, there is no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis; however, medication and supportive treatments options are available in the market that can manage its progression. As per the Delveinsight, the total prevalent cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis in the seven major markets (i.e These antibodies are signs of hyperactive immunity.