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Tiziana Life Sciences plans to assess intranasal foralumab for long Covid

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biotechnology company Tiziana Life Sciences has revealed plans to assess intranasal foralumab as a potential treatment for long Covid. Foralumab is a fully human anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, which works by binding to the T-cell receptor and regulating T-cell function to reduce pulmonary inflammation.

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Novel Approaches in Cancer Immunotherapy — Featuring OncoC4 founder, CEO and CSO Dr. Yang Liu and CFO Abid Ansari – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 146

XTalks

This includes first-in-class immunotherapy products such as novel antibodies and CAR T-cell treatments targeting CTLA-4. OncoImmune was founded in 2000 based on the scientific discoveries of the company’s founders who moved their lead product from a basic concept into clinical trials for multiple indications.

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Uniquity Bio Emerges from Stealth with $300M from Blackstone, Targets Asthma and COPD

BioSpace

Armed with a $300 million commitment from Blackstone Life Sciences and a former Merck monoclonal antibody, Uniquity Bio is starting Phase II clinical trials in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Scripps Research scientists explain what makes COVID-19 antibody “J08” so potent

Scienmag

LA JOLLA, CA—Last year, scientists at Scripps Research and Toscana Life Sciences studied the blood of 14 COVID-19 survivors to find the most potent antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

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FDA Approves New Immunotherapies for Multiple Myeloma and Liver Cancer – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 84

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of two new immunotherapies, including Janssen/Johnson & Johnson’s bispecific antibody Tecvayli for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The drug is the first bispecific T cell antibody to be approved in the US.

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Genmab’s Silver Anniversary: Reflecting on 25 Years of Breakthroughs in Antibody Therapeutics

XTalks

Genmab, a trailblazer in the field of antibody therapeutics, celebrates this milestone by reflecting on its impressive journey from a small-scale startup to a global leader in cancer treatment and beyond. Since then, innovative science has been at Genmab’s core, as we harness the power of human antibodies to improve the lives of patients.

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4 Life Science Trends To Pay Attention To in 2021

XTalks

The pandemic itself will also continue to spur innovations and changes such as greater shifts towards decentralized clinical trials and patient-centric approaches. 1. In addition to vaccines, there are handfuls of drugs currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.