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China grants EUA to Covid-19 vaccine against XBB descendent lineages

Pharmaceutical Technology

5+delta) protein vaccine (Sf9 cell). The subunit antigen in the vaccine has been based on the structure of the targeting S-RBD and HR proteins of the XBB and BA.5 It is self-assembled into stable trimeric protein particles with the addition of squalene-based oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant following purification and mixing.

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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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Enhertu granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation in the US for patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer

The Pharma Data

1-4 Low HER2 expression occurs in both HR-positive and HR-negative disease. 6 Currently chemotherapy remains the only treatment option for patients with HR-positive tumours following progression on endocrine (hormone) therapy. 7 Few targeted options are available for those who are HR-negative.

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Regeneron Announces Encouraging Initial Data from COVID-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial in Hospitalized Patients on Low-flow Oxygen

The Pharma Data

First antibody therapy to demonstrate anti-viral effect in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. NASDAQ: REGN) today announced encouraging initial data from an ongoing Phase 1/2/3 clinical trial of the Regeneron antibody cocktail, casirivimab and imdevimab, in hospitalized COVID-19 patients requiring low-flow oxygen. futility analysis).

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Thirteen potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2024

Drug Discovery World

2024 is anticipated to be a transformational year for the pharma industry, with new modalities like antibody drug conjugates and AI/machine learning providing therapies for patients with limited treatment options. The therapy has shown positive results in Phase III trials in both breast and lung cancer.

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Phase 2 FIGHT Trial Results Presented at ASCO GI Validate Importance of FGFR2b Overexpression and Reinforce Potential of Bemarituzumab Plus Chemotherapy as a Frontline Targeted Treatment for FGFR2b+ Gastric and GEJ Cancers

The Pharma Data

HR (95% CI): 0.68. HR (95% CI): 0.54 (0.33, 0.87). HR (95% CI): 0.44 (0.25, 0.77). HR (95% CI): 0.58; (0.35, 0.95); p=0.027. HR (95% CI): 0.44 (0.25, 0.77). HR (95% CI): 0.58; (0.35, 0.95); p=0.027.

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US FDA grants Priority Review to Rocheā€™s Tecentriq as adjuvant treatment for certain people with early non-small cell lung cancer

The Pharma Data

The study showed that treatment with Tecentriq, following surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy, reduced the risk of disease recurrence or death (DFS) by 34% (hazard ratio [HR]=0.66, 95% CI: 0.50-0.88) 0.88) in people with Stage II-IIIA NSCLC whose tumours express PD-L1?1%, 1%, compared with best supportive care (BSC). months for BSC.

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