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3BP and Novartis strike licensing agreement for FAP-targeting peptide technology

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German biotechnology firm 3B Pharmaceuticals (3BP) has entered into a licensing agreement with Novartis Innovative Therapies for its fibroblast activation protein (FAP)-targeting peptide technology. The therapy candidate is currently under evaluation in the Phase l LuMIERE clinical trial.

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Sourcing Blockbuster Oncology Products for Clinical Trial Supply

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This is relevant for clinical trials as more regulators require evidence of efficacy in comparison to the standard of care, which is likely to be one of the blockbuster products. Biosimilars are increasingly becoming the standard of care and both have several licensed biosimilar drugs (e.g.

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Biologic CAR T cell engager approved for UK clinical trial

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The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted Aleta Biotherapeutics a clinical trial authorisation (CTA) to evaluate biologic ALETA-001 in a Phase I/II clinical trial in patients with B-cell malignancies who are relapsed/refractory to CD19 CAR T cell therapy.

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Clinical trial begins of lung cancer immunotherapeutic

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Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development, working with the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and Vaccitech, has begun a phase I/IIa clinical trial of a new lung cancer vaccine. The post Clinical trial begins of lung cancer immunotherapeutic appeared first on.

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Novavax Vaccine Becomes First FDA-Authorized Protein Vaccine for COVID-19

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The two-dose protein-based, adjuvanted vaccine has been authorized for use in adults 18 years of age and older for the prevention of COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2. In a press release outlining the authorization, the FDA noted that the clinical trial for Novavax’s vaccine was conducted before the appearance of the omicron and delta variants.

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Lantheus on POINT in radio-oncology with $2bn licensing deal

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Lantheus’ pipeline-building drive in radiopharma has continued with a $260 million upfront deal to license rights to two oncology candidates from POINT Biopharma. The post Lantheus on POINT in radio-oncology with $2bn licensing deal appeared first on. billion in milestone payments.

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Cantex secures license to develop small molecule-drug for inflammatory lung diseases

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Viral or bacterial infections, or airway irritants can damage lung cells, causing them to release damage associated molecular pattern (DAMP) molecules that attach to and activate the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) protein found on a cell’s membrane. said Cantex CEO Stephen Marcus.