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Roche presents new data at World Muscle Society (WMS) 2021 highlighting new advances for people living with rare neuromuscular disorders

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Also, the info from SRP-9001 have helped to optimise the planning of the upcoming phase III clinical trial trial for DMD,” said Levi Garraway, M.D., Our goal is to still lead the way in developing transformative medicines for neuromuscular diseases. Roche’s Chief medic and Head of worldwide development.

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Patent Application for TNX-1500 (Monoclonal Antibody Anti-CD40-Ligand) in Development for Preventing and Treating Organ Transplant Rejection and Treating Autoimmune Conditions

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we determined the crystal structure of CD40-ligand 2 , developed a humanized version of our antibody (hu5c8, ruplizumab, or Antova®) and tested it in human trials for preventing organ transplant rejection and autoimmunity. CD40-ligand is a protein expressed on the surface of activated T lymphocytes that mediates T cell helper function.

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The future outlook for mRNA therapies

Drug Discovery World

Whilst research into mRNA has been ongoing for decade, interest has sparked in recent years and research has begun to expand into areas of vaccinology, infectious diseases and other indications. For instance, consider how at the end of 2018, the mRNA therapies market was valued at $3.43

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RNA companies to watch over the next 12 months

Drug Discovery World

Following the release of Clarivate’s report ‘RNA Technology Companies to Watch’, DDW’s Diana Spencer speaks to Strand Therapeutics’ Jacob Becraft and HAYA Therapeutics’ Samir Ounzain to find out how this technology could revolutionise disease treatment. DS: How will your work ultimately impact disease treatment?

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The role of machine learning in cancer drug development

Drug Discovery World

Modulations in protein expression levels or the presence of dysfunctional proteins observed in individuals with specific mutations act as biomarkers in selecting patients for targeted therapies. . When selecting patients for therapy, we currently look at variants that directly affect protein expression or function.

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2021 AAN highlight impact and breadth of expanding neuroscience portfolio

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OCREVUS data show its consistent benefit on slowing disease progression in relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Data for ENSPRYNG in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) reinforce safety and efficacy, including in patients with concomitant autoimmune diseases (CAIDs). Following U.S.

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Roche to present new data in multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder at MSVirtual2020

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Initiation of Phase IIIb OCREVUS higher dose clinical trial programme and Phase IV study evaluating OCREVUS in minority populations. Roche is also deeply committed to addressing barriers to clinical trial participation and advancing inclusive research. Roche’s Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development.