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2020 Year in Review: COVID-19, CRISPR and Immunotherapies Define the Year for the Life Sciences

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SARS-CoV-2 is characterized by an outer surface speckled with spike proteins, giving it a crown-like appearance, hence the name “corona,” which is the Latin word for crown. The spike protein is critical for binding to ACE2 receptors on host cells — this interaction mediates the entry of the virus into cells.

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Top 30 Pharma and Biotech Companies in 2023: Statistics and Trends

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Stelara’s patents are expiring in September 2023, while a handful of biosimilar drugs are in late-stage development or seeking FDA approval. 2) Darzalex (daratumumab) Darzalex is a targeted monoclonal antibody that slows or stops the progression of multiple myeloma (a blood cancer) by binding to the CD38 protein on multiple myeloma cells.

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