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Sanofi wagers $400m on miRecule muscular dystrophy therapy

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The new drug candidate for FSHD will combine an RNA molecule from miRecule targeting double homeobox 4 (DUX4) – a protein that is mutated in FSHD – with a nanobody developed by Sanofi that targets muscle cells. billion deal in 2018. The aim will be to identify promising candidates in areas of “unmet patient need.”

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Leading innovators in anti-viral antigen-based compositions for the pharmaceutical industry

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Innovation S-curve for the pharmaceutical industry Anti-viral antigen-based compositions is a key innovation area in pharmaceuticals A viral antigen is a protein encoded by the viral genome that can be detected by a specific immunological response.

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Novel drug combo activates natural killer cell immunity to destroy cancer cells

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This occurs occurs over time as cancer patients are treated with drugs to enhance T-cell mediated immunity,” said Gavin Robertson, professor of pharmacology, pathology, dermatology and surgery, Penn State College of Medicine. Thus, the effect is better p53 pathway activation without the toxic effects seen with MDM inhibitors. .

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Clinical Catch-Up: January 18-22 | BioSpace

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It includes adults with confirmed COVID-19 on supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation with abnormal levels of at least two serum biomarkers, C reactive protein, D dimer, lactate dehydrogenase, or ferritin. Quantum Genomics launched its Phase III REFRESH trial in difficult-to-treat or resistant hypertension.

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First Anti-PD-1 in Combination With Chemotherapy Approved for the First-Line Treatment of Esophageal and GEJ Carcinoma, Regardless of Histology or PD-L1 Expression

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Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time during or after treatment with KEYTRUDA, including pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reactions, solid organ transplant rejection, and complications of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer.

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FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Locally Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)

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Immune-mediated adverse reactions can occur at any time during or after treatment with KEYTRUDA, including pneumonitis, colitis, hepatitis, endocrinopathies, nephritis, dermatologic reactions, solid organ transplant rejection, and complications of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer.

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CheckMate -577, a Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Opdivo (nivolumab) as Adjuvant Therapy for Patients with Resected Esophageal or Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Meets Primary Endpoint of Disease-Free Survival

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We are developing cancer treatments directed at key biological pathways using our protein homeostasis platform, a research capability that has been the basis of our approved therapies for multiple myeloma and several promising compounds in early- to mid-stage development. Immune-Mediated Skin and Dermatologic Adverse Reactions.

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