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A novel class of drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases

Drug Target Review

How does morADC technology combine the properties of small molecules and monoclonal antibodies to enhance anti-aggregation effects for CNS applications? The morADC are able to cross the blood-brain barrier more efficiently and offer higher potency than individual parent molecules.

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Antibody-drug conjugates payloads: then, now and next

Drug Target Review

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have been a groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment with their ability to deliver cytotoxic drugs directly to diseased cells while sparing healthy tissues. Groundbreaking strategies like proteolysis-targeting chimeric molecules (PROTACs) are also being explored.

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Defense-Forward Biosecurity

Codon

Doctors in training are told that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think horses, not zebras; rare diseases are the exception, not the rule. Sometimes, though, novel diseases do emerge, and as COVID-19 demonstrated, they can surprise us. This is the third essay of four in our pandemic mini-issue.

DNA 102
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Enlisting Monoclonal Antibodies in the Fight Against COVID-19

NIH Director's Blog: Drug Development

Science, 2020 We now know that the immune system of nearly everyone who recovers from COVID-19 produces antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes this easily transmitted respiratory disease [1].

Virus 52
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FDA Approves Klisyri (tirbanibulin) for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis on the Face or Scalp

The Pharma Data

We believe this small molecule platform has the potential beyond actinic keratosis and are leveraging the platform to develop therapies for other oncology indications.”. Founded in 2003, Athenex, Inc. Mr. Peter Guenter, CEO of Almirall, stated, “We are delighted to partner with Athenex to market Klisyri in the U.S.

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BioSpace Movers & Shakers, Nov. 6

The Pharma Data

Prior to that, Taveras was vice president of Small Molecule Drug Discovery and CMC Development at Biogen Idec, and Alantos Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by Amgen in 2007. Prior to Akcea, she was senior vice president and General Manager of Cardiometabolic and Rare Disease Businesses and Strategic Alliances at Moderna, Inc.

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Zavegepant

New Drug Approvals

Zavegepant is a highly soluble small molecule calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist, with potential analgesic and immunomodulating activities. The clinical trial is expected to complete in September 2020. Migraine is both widespread and disabling.