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Astellas and Cullgen to develop small molecule protein degraders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Japan-based Astellas Pharma has entered a partnership with Cullgen to discover and develop multiple targeted protein degraders through the latter’s proprietary uSMITE targeted protein degradation platform, in a deal potentially worth $1.9bn. This method can target enzymes, transcription factors, scaffold proteins and more.

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Chinook and Ionis partner to develop ASO therapy for kidney disease

Pharmaceutical Technology

Antisense therapies are designed for destroying mRNA, reducing the amount of disease-causing protein. They will also have the potential to treat diseases that are caused by too little protein by increasing production, thus restoring the protein to normal levels.

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The latest drug discovery product launches

Drug Discovery World

Several new products for the life sciences sector have been launched over the last month, from miniature semiconductor chip (MSC) technology to a new inhalation testing service. Astera Software: Astera API Management The new product is a no-code, automated, unified platform for complete API lifecycle management and integrations.

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Plant Host Systems: A Novel Advancement in Protein Expression

Roots Analysis

Owing to significant advantages over conventional expression systems, such as low production costs, product safety, and ease of scaling up, plants are being widely recognized as a potential platform for the development and manufacturing of wide range of biopharmaceuticals. Key Developments in Plant-based Biologics Domain.

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FibroGen and Fortis sign exclusive licence deal for mCRPC drug candidate

Pharmaceutical Technology

FibroGen has signed an exclusive licence agreement with Fortis Therapeutics for the FOR46 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that targets a new epitope on CD46, a protein-coding gene. FOR46 is a natural fit with our research and development capabilities and expertise.

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MP-0310 by Molecular Partners for Cervical Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

MP-0310 is under clinical development by Molecular Partners and currently in Phase I for Cervical Cancer. It targets 4-1BB (CD137) protein mainly expressed on activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, activated B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells and fibroblast activating protein (FAP) which is expressed in stroma of many tumor cells.

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MP-0310 by Molecular Partners for Colorectal Cancer: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

MP-0310 is under clinical development by Molecular Partners and currently in Phase I for Colorectal Cancer. It targets 4-1BB (CD137) protein mainly expressed on activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, activated B cells, and natural killer (NK) cells and fibroblast activating protein (FAP) which is expressed in stroma of many tumor cells.

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