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The genetic modifier approach: identifying the right target for rare diseases

Drug Target Review

Most rare diseases are caused by a single gene defect, but severity can vary considerably among patients. Modifier genes can help explain that variability and can alter or even prevent disease onset and progression, making them appealing therapeutic targets. However, the identification of these genes is challenging.

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Bayer extends clinical development program for finerenone with Phase III study in patients with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease

The Pharma Data

In 2017, an alarming 1.2 to enhance outcomes, new treatments which will target kidney-specific disease mechanisms are highly desired,” said Hiddo L. to enhance outcomes, new treatments which will target kidney-specific disease mechanisms are highly desired,” said Hiddo L. 1 in 3 adults is at risk for the disease.

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Update on US Regulatory Review of Roxadustat in Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease

The Pharma Data

18 December 2020 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested further clarifying analyses of clinical data, to complete its review of the New Drug Application (NDA) for roxadustat, an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH) inhibitor for patients with anemia of chronic kidney disease (CKD).

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A research team searches for every gene that helps tumors evade immunotherapy

Broad Institute

He also read everything he could about her disease, including emerging evidence that suggested that the immune system could recognize and kill Merkel cell carcinoma. His mother had a presentation of the disease that suggested her immune system was already on the job. This is what we need for patients,” Manguso said.

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VALNEVA AND PFIZER ANNOUNCE INITIATION OF PHASE 2 STUDY FOR LYME DISEASE VACCINE CANDIDATE

The Pharma Data

Valneva SE (“Valneva”), a specialty vaccine company focused on prevention of diseases with major unmet needs, and Pfizer Inc. We are excited to be part of the Lyme disease vaccine development program with Valneva. VLA15 has demonstrated strong immunogenicity and safety data in pre-clinical and clinical studies so far.

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Human neuronal cells: possibilities in drug safety testing

Drug Target Review

Human derived induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) have revolutionised research and are increasingly used for toxicology screening and disease modelling. 1-4 This approach saves time, money, and resources, and ultimately leads to safer medicines going forward to the clinic. 2017 Jan;155(1):234–47. 2017 Jul 6;21(1):14–7.

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Advances in the Battle Against Autoimmune Disease

The Pharma Data

A healthy immune system defends the body against disease and other conditions. Autoimmune disease impacts different parts of the body, weakening functionality. Researchers are aware of more than 80 diseases that occur when the immune system attacks the body’s own organs, tissues and cells. It may be life-threatening.

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