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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

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Novel therapies such as biannual injections, which use a biodegradable material to create a hydrogel that facilitates fluid outflow from the eye, may reduce the need for daily eye drops or surgery as it has the potential to sustain pressure reduction for several months.

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Sanofi Executives Predict 2021 Will be ‘Transformative’ Year for Company

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To meet that goal, Sanofi is investing in areas like synthetic biology and cell and gene therapy. He also noted innovations are occurring with protein degraders, antibody conjugates, nanobodies and multi-specific antibodies, specifically bi- and tri-specific. billion acquisition of Synthorx. billion acquisition of Synthorx.

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A Complex Chromosomal Abberation Called Adrenoleukodystrophy

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Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD/ X-ALD) is a rare, X-linked disorder secondary to a mutation in the ABCD1 gene, which encodes for a peroxisomal membrane protein, resulting in an excessive accumulation of very-long-chain fatty acids (VLCFAs) in the brain and adrenal glands. The disorder can occur at any stage of life and vary with severity.

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Thirteen potential blockbuster drugs to watch in 2024

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The delayed release formulation of budesonide has shown greater efficacy for protein reduction and slowing the decline in kidney function in primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) as well as a much better safety profile than conventional corticosteroids. Due to a delayed US launch it remains a drug to watch for 2024.

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positive result of phase III study with radioligand therapy 177Lu-PSMA-617 in patients with advanced prostate cancer

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Novartis has established global expertise and specialized supply chain and manufacturing capabilities across its network of four radioligand therapy production sites, and is further increasing capacity to ensure delivery of radioligand therapies like 177 Lu-PSMA-617 to patients in need. About Advanced Prostate Cancer.

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Gene Switch: A Novel Platform for Switching Genes On and Off

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Further, the expression of any gene is dependent on the rate at which it is transcribed into mRNA and translated into proteins. There are various regulatory proteins or transcription factors that are responsible for affecting the transcription rate.

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

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5) Ibrance (palbociclib) Ibrance is a chemotherapy drug indicated for hormone receptor positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. It is a CDK 4/6 inhibitor that is taken in combination with other hormonal therapies to stop the growth of cancer and healthy cells.

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