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Humanised bispecific antibody for asthma enters Phase I trial

Drug Discovery World

Biopharmaceutical company Innovent Biologics has launched the first-in-human (FIH) Phase I clinical trial of IBI3002, a novel bispecific antibody targeting Interleukin 4 receptor α (IL-4Rα) and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP). In vitro assays have shown superiority over the marketed monoclonal antibodies to respective target.

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Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

XTalks

BillionToOne, a company specializing in molecular diagnostics, has partnered with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson division, to conduct the AZALEA Phase III clinical trial globally. The trial is set to occur across the US, the European Union (EU) and selected global locations.

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EMA CHMP recommends authorisation of AstraZeneca’s Evusheld for Covid-19

Pharmaceutical Technology

The EMA CHMP positive opinion is based on findings from the double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, multicentre Phase III TACKLE clinical trial of IM dose of Evusheld. Additionally, in the trial, the antibody cocktail was found to be well-tolerated. 5 variant, the company noted.

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Broadly neutralizing antibodies could provide immunity against SARS-CoV-2 variants

The Pharma Data

Two broadly neutralizing antibodies show great promise to provide long-acting immunity against COVID-19 in immunocompromised populations according to a paper published June 15 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). The two antibodies also were fully active against Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Delta variants. 2 subtypes.

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Company launches ADC Phase I trial in solid tumours

Drug Discovery World

Dosing has begun in a Phase I clinical study evaluating BAT8008, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that targets Trop2. Key objectives of the study are to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), recommended Phase II dose (RP2D), and to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy in patients with advanced solid tumours.

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

The Pharma Data

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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News from AACR 2024: Sunday’s highlights

Drug Discovery World

The American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting launched on Sunday 7 April in San Diego with an Opening Plenary Session showcasing cutting-edge technological advances opening new frontiers in cancer science.

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