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Renaissance Pharma licenses Hu14.18 for neuroblastoma

Drug Discovery World

Renaissance Pharma has announced its first development programme focused on Hu14.18, a humanised anti-GD2 monoclonal antibody (mAb), licensed from St Jude Children’s Research Hospital for the treatment of newly diagnosed high-risk neuroblastoma. and three-year event-free (EFS) of 73.7%. A novel Phase II trial incorporating Hu14.18

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First-line AZ treatment for adults with biliary tract cancer approved 

Drug Discovery World

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation to AstraZeneca for Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin in Great Britain for use as a first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic biliary tract cancer (BTC). versus 11.5%).

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J&J presents successful data from plaque psoriasis trial  

Drug Discovery World

In the five JNJ-2113 treatment groups, as measured by the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI), response rates were maintained from Week 16 to Week 52, with the highest PASI 75 response observed in the 100mg twice daily group (78.6 Across JNJ-2113 treatment groups, 58.6% at 16 weeks and 76.2% at 16 weeks and 76.2% at 52 weeks).

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Combination therapy recommended for NHS use for advanced biliary tract cancer 

Drug Discovery World

AstraZeneca has announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Imfinzi (durvalumab) in combination with gemcitabine and cisplatin (chemotherapy) for NHS use in England and Wales for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced, unresectable, or metastatic biliary tract cancer (BTC).

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Could GLP-1 receptor agonists treat addiction and dementia?

Drug Discovery World

Medications containing semaglutide such as Ozempic, licensed for diabetes, and Wegovy, for weight loss, are being studied to see if they can treat a range of different conditions, including addiction and dementia. The drugs are currently approved as treatments for type 2 diabetes and weight loss.

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AvantGen Announces Licensing of Its Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies to IGM Biosciences for COVID-19 Therapy Development

The Pharma Data

a San Diego-based biotechnology company with an array of technology platforms for antibody discovery and optimization, and novel NK and T cell engager generation, today announced licensing of a panel of its anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody clones to IGM Biosciences for COVID-19 therapy development.

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Drug discovery quarterly review: Second quarter 2023  

Drug Discovery World

Total revenue from oncology medicines increased 22%, CVRM 20%, R&I8 10%, and rare disease 12%. Additionally, Abrysvo was approved for use at 32-36 weeks gestational age of pregnancy to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by RSV in infants from birth to six months of age.

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