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Talvey Becomes J&J’s Second Multiple Myeloma Bispecific to Score FDA Approval

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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced that its bispecific antibody Talvey (talquetamab-tgvs) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a fifth-line treatment for adult patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma. Results were similar at the higher 0.8 mg/kg dose with an ORR of 73.6

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Roche launches new quantitative antibody test to measure SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, to support the evaluation of vaccines

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The new Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S test can quantitatively measure the level of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in patients who have been exposed to the virus. The test targets antibodies against the spike protein. The majority of current candidate vaccines aim to induce an antibody response against the spike protein. “As

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COVID-19: Some ignored facts

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Based on the virus a number of vaccines targeting the spike protein were designed, tested in animal models and found to be quite promising against SARS and other coronavirus illnesses like Middle East respiratory syndrome. Antibody tests indicate you had a previous infection and that you may have some level of protection against the virus.

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

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As in earlier outpatient trial, immune status when patients entered the trial was a strong predictor of viral load and clinical outcomes. First antibody therapy to demonstrate anti-viral effect in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. futility analysis). The results passed the futility analysis (p<0.3

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Cancer vaccines: providing the edge in oncology

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Closely related to this is the fact that global spending on oncology drugs reached $164 billion in 2020, with drug sales growing at a compound annual growth rate of 14.3% While therapeutic cancer vaccines are able to help the body identify particular proteins expressed by cancer cells and then to instigate an immune response.

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Top 5 Most Promising FDA New Drug Approvals Expected in the Second Half of 2024

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The firm predicts sales of KarXT could reach $2.8 Current drugs on the market for schizophrenia include Lundbeck and Otsuka’s Rexulti (brexpiprazole) and Eli Lilly’s Prozac (fluoxetine), but these drugs derive the majority of their sales from other conditions, including severe forms of depression or Alzheimer’s agitation. billion ($1.5

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Qalsody (Tofersen) Becomes First-of-Its-Kind Treatment for ALS

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Qalsody contains tofersen, an antisense oligonucleotide that specifically targets the mRNA made from mutated SODI genes to prevent the formation of toxic SOD1 proteins. Reduction in these two biomarkers in response to tofersen is believed to predict clinical benefit for patients. How Does Qalsody Work?