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

Broad Institute

As a first step, Manguso set his sights on treatments called PD-1 checkpoint inhibitors, which at the time had shown tremendous promise in clinical trials and would receive their first FDA approval in 2014. The findings suggest a complex, context-dependent relationship between IFNγ signaling and the anti-tumor immune response.

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AI Tool CHIEF Paints a Landscape of a Cancer, Refining Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

PLOS: DNA Science

A Brief History of Targeted Cancer Drugs In 1978, FDA approved the first targeted cancer drug, tamoxifen. The FDA approved Herceptin , targeting a different receptor (HER2) in breast cancer cells, in 1998. Keytruda illustrates more recently approved cancer drugs.

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Clover Biopharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 1 Data for its Adjuvanted S-Trimer COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates

The Pharma Data

Strong Th1 cell-mediated immune responses were also observed for the vaccine candidates with either adjuvant. We and our collaborators are steadfast in our commitment to the development of safe, effective and accessible COVID-19 vaccines for the global population.”. S-Trimer is intended to be adjuvanted.

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Clover Biopharmaceuticals Announces Publication of Phase 1 Clinical Trial Data for its Adjuvanted COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates in The Lancet

The Pharma Data

Adjuvanted S-Trimer COVID-19 vaccine candidates demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability profiles and strong neutralizing immune responses in a phase 1 trial. These findings give confidence that Clover’s COVID-19 vaccine candidates are suitable for further clinical development.”

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Moleculin Announces Annamycin Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Soft Tissue Sarcomas

The Pharma Data

.” The FDA grants orphan drug designation to drugs and biologics that are intended for the treatment of rare diseases that affect fewer than 200,000 people in the U.S. About Moleculin Biotech, Inc. Moleculin Biotech, Inc.

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New insights into the role of viral capsids in gene therapy safety

Drug Target Review

1 In 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first AAV-based gene replacement therapy (Luxturna), for Leber congenital amaurosis type 2. 2 Since then, the FDA has approved four more AAV-based gene therapies—Zolgensma, Hemgenix, Elevidys and Rocktavian—for treating various diseases.

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Bristol Myers Squibb Research at ESMO 2021 Demonstrates Clinical Benefits.

The Pharma Data

“Since immune checkpoint inhibitors were introduced more than a decade ago, they have played a transformational role in treating cancers with high unmet need, and most importantly, helping people with cancer live longer,” said Samit Hirawat, M.D. executive vice president, chief medical officer, Global Drug Development, Bristol Myers Squibb.