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China grants EUA to Covid-19 vaccine against XBB descendent lineages

Pharmaceutical Technology

5+delta) protein vaccine (Sf9 cell). The subunit antigen in the vaccine has been based on the structure of the targeting S-RBD and HR proteins of the XBB and BA.5 It is self-assembled into stable trimeric protein particles with the addition of squalene-based oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant following purification and mixing.

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FDA accepts AstraZeneca’s NDA for breast cancer combination therapy

Pharmaceutical Technology

The combination therapy is intended to treat hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in adult patients, after recurrence or progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen.

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AcuraBio Appoints Talented Senior Executives to Drive Global Growth Program

Pharma Mirror

International biopharma executive Guillaume Herry has been appointed as CEO, while HR executive Joanne Reichardt has been appointed Head of People & Culture. The CDMO provides recombinant proteins, vaccines, and complex live biotherapeutic products to customers on the leading edge in emerging therapeutics.

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UK NICE grants approval for breast cancer drug combination

Pharmaceutical Technology

The 'life-extending' drug combination is recommended for usage in adult patients with hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer who have previously received hormone therapy. It acts by hindering proteins in cancer cells to avert cell division and growth.

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ARVINAS AND PFIZER ANNOUNCE GLOBAL COLLABORATION TO DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE PROTAC® PROTEIN DEGRADER ARV-471

The Pharma Data

NYSE: PFE) today announced a global collaboration to develop and commercialize ARV-471, an investigational oral PROTAC® (PROteolysis TArgeting Chimera) estrogen receptor protein degrader. Despite advancements in oncology in recent years, considerable unmet need persists in the treatment of HR+ breast cancer.

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Enhertu granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation in the US for patients with HER2-low metastatic breast cancer

The Pharma Data

1-4 Low HER2 expression occurs in both HR-positive and HR-negative disease. 6 Currently chemotherapy remains the only treatment option for patients with HR-positive tumours following progression on endocrine (hormone) therapy. 7 Few targeted options are available for those who are HR-negative.

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More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk

The Pharma Data

Total, unprocessed, and processed red meat intake were each associated with a modestly higher risk for CHD (hazard ratio [HR] for one serving per day increment: 1.12 The intake of one serving per day of combined plant protein sources (nuts, legumes, and soy) was associated with a lower risk for CHD (HR, 0.86 Abstract/Full Text.

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