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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination recommended for approval in the EU for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19

The Pharma Data

AstraZeneca’s Evusheld (tixagevimab co-packaged with cilgavimab), a long-acting antibody combination, has been recommended for marketing authorisation in the European Union (EU) for the pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population of adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older weighing at least 40 kg.

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Evusheld long-acting antibody combination approved in the EU for pre-exposure prophylaxis (prevention) of COVID-19 in a broad population

The Pharma Data

Evusheld significantly reduced the risk of developing symptomatic COVID-19 in PROVENT Phase III trial, with protection lasting at least six months Evusheld retains neutralising activity against the Omicron BA.2 1-3 Evusheld was generally well-tolerated in the trial. Evusheld was generally well-tolerated in the trials.

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AZD1222 US Phase III trial met primary efficacy endpoint in preventing COVID-19 at interim analysis

The Pharma Data

The AstraZeneca US Phase III trial of AZD1222 demonstrated statistically significant vaccine efficacy of 79% at preventing symptomatic COVID-19 and 100% efficacy at preventing severe disease and hospitalisation. The trial had a 2:1 randomisation of vaccine to placebo. The specific search for CVST found no events in this trial.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

XTalks

Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials. Another method to isolate CTCs is by antibody targeting of white blood cells for removal, followed by collection of untagged CTCs.

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News from AACR 2024: Sunday’s highlights

Drug Discovery World

Ichnos Glenmark Innovation Ichnos Glenmark Innovation (IGI), an alliance between Ichnos Sciences and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, shared pre-clinical data for its oncology asset ISB 2001, which is currently being tested in a Phase I clinical trial in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (r/r MM).

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AZD1222 US Phase III primary analysis confirms safety and efficacy

The Pharma Data

Positive high-level results from the primary analysis of the Phase III trial of AZD1222 in the US have confirmed vaccine efficacy consistent with the pre-specified interim analysis announced on Monday 22 March 2021. The NIAID-supported COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) participated in the trial. D8110C00001 1.

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Considerations for Neuroscience Trials with Intrathecal Delivery and Other Methods of Direct CNS Administration

XTalks

Clinical research experts from the CRO Medpace shared insights about the operational and regulatory considerations for neuroscience trials with direct CNS administration. Such therapies may involve small interfering RNA (siRNA) or oligonucleotides in viral transfection platforms, large molecules and antibodies.

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