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Conversations from ESMO Targeted Anticancer Therapies Congress 2024 

Drug Discovery World

For example, progress made in developing gene mutant-specific inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), or cellular therapies. We were excited to unveil data showing that two distinct chemical series exhibit METTL1 inhibition in vitro at low nanomolar concentrations with minimal interference with other RNA and protein methyltransferases.

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Boston Scientific pays $336M; Boehringer Ingelheim acquires Abexxa Biologics; Oncology, RNA biotech 858 Therapeutics inks $60M Series A; Novartis acquires Arctos Medical

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The biotech has evolved a T-cell receptor-like antibody to damage a selected immune checkpoint in oncology. 858 Therapeutics closes USD 60 Million series A round to drug RNA modulation. Now, they are ready for their next venture, which is launching RNA biotech 858 Therapeutics with a USD 60 million Series A fundraising.

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AZ preps filings for COVID-19 jab, UK nears decision on Pfizer rival

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AstraZeneca is preparing to file its COVID-19 vaccine with regulators after phase 3 trial results showed it is up to 90% effective. AZ made the announcemen t as the UK regulator reportedly gears up to make a decision on the rival vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, ahead of counterparts in the US and Europe.

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Novartis tries to rescue stalled inclisiran filing with FDA

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The US regulator issued Novartis with a complete response letter (CRL) for inclisiran in December, citing “unresolved facility inspection-related conditions” at a third-party manufacturing site run by Corden Pharma near Milan, Italy.

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Pfizer/BioNTech say COVID-19 vaccine could be approved in Europe by year-end

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Pfizer and BioNTech have filed their COVID-19 vaccine with the European medicines regulator, paving the way for a potential approval before the end of the year. The EMA has also confirmed it has received a filing from Moderna, which is producing a rival vaccine based on similar RNA technology.

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IN FOCUS: Solvias

Pharmaceutical Technology

Beyond our expertise in small molecules, we have built a solid reputation with biopharmaceutical companies for the characterisation and analysis of monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic proteins and biosimilars. Ribonucleic acid (RNA) based technologies are among many innovative approaches explored to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Leading innovators in transcription factors for genetically modified cells for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Adeno-associated virus vectors, alcohol dehydrogenase compositions, and antibody serum stabilisers are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas are anti-influenza antibody compositions and anti-interleukin-1, which are now well established in the industry.

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