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Not all neoantigens are created equal

Drug Target Review

These neoantigens are identified by T cells of the immune system as foreign proteins and thus trigger an immune response. Neoantigens are recognised as non-self and trigger an immune response.

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Apexigen’s APX005M Granted Orphan Drug Designations for the Treatment of Esophageal and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer and for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

The Pharma Data

APX005M is a novel, humanized monoclonal antibody that stimulates the anti-tumor immune response. APX005M targets CD40, a co-stimulatory receptor that is essential for activating both innate and adaptive immune systems. Binding of APX005M to CD40 on antigen presenting cells (i.e.,

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New targeted therapies show promise in lung cancer treatment

Drug Target Review

7,8 The discovery of these biomarkers provides valuable insights into prognosis and disease progression, while also guiding the clinical development of new targeted immunotherapies. Antibody-drug conjugates treatment of small cell lung cancer: advances in clinical research. Discov Oncol. 2024;15(1):327. 2022;39(1):89-103.

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CureVac provides update on Phase 2b/3 trial of first-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate, CVnCoV

The Pharma Data

CureVac and GSK expect to progress the second-generation vaccine candidate into clinical testing in the third quarter of 2021, with the goal of introducing the vaccine in 2022, subject to regulatory approval. CureVac began development of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidates in January 2020. About CVnCoV.

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2021 Biotech IPOs Get Off to a Roaring Start

The Pharma Data

Other products include CLNB-049, a bispecific antibody against FLT3 and CD3 and CLN-619, a monoclonal antibody that simulates NK and T-cell responses. The compound was developed in the laboratory of Richard Childs, chief of the Laboratory of Transplantation Immunotherapy with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

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The hidden risks of over-reliance on healthy donor material

Drug Target Review

In the context of preclinical research, using healthy cells to study disease-specific mechanisms, cell-cell interactions, and immune responses can result in faulty data, missed therapeutic targets, and unanticipated immune responses.

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Gilead Strengthens Early Pipeline in Oncology and Inflammation Through the Acquisition of XinThera

The Pharma Data

The acquisition complements Gilead’s existing clinical development priorities by adding additional pipeline assets for well-validated targets in oncology and inflammation. Both programs have the potential to address multiple indications, offering broad development opportunities alone and in combination with Gilead’s portfolio.