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Antibody-drug conjugates payloads: then, now and next

Drug Target Review

Groundbreaking strategies like proteolysis-targeting chimeric molecules (PROTACs) are also being explored. 6 Combining the effect of payloads with different mechanisms of action – an approach that revolutionised small molecule chemotherapy – also holds the promise of enhanced therapeutic activity for ADCs.

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FDA Action Alert: Merck, Aurinia and Amgen

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are starting to pick up. People living with LN are in need of an advanced therapy that quickly drives the disease into remission and mediates kidney damage,” said Peter Greenleaf, president and chief executive officer of Aurinia, in July 2020 when the FDA accepted the NDA to review. “We Here’s a look.

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Researchers Identify Novel Immunotherapeutic Compound Targeting Key Cancer Pathway

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These cells overexpress PD-L1, leading to inhibition of cytotoxic T-cells by binding to the PD-1 receptor on activated T-cells, and subsequent evasion of an immune response. To date, the only FDA approved immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway are monoclonal antibodies (mAbs).

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

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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. The FDA approved Herceptin , targeting a different receptor (HER2) in breast cancer cells, in 1998.

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Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Children 6 Months through 4 Years of Age

The Pharma Data

In a Phase 2/3 clinical trial, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine elicited a strong immune response in this age group Three 3-µg doses had favorable safety profile similar to placebo in young children ages 6 months through 4 years in Phase 2/3 clinical trial Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine now authorized in the U.S. Pfizer Inc.

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Clinical Catch-Up: January 11-15 | BioSpace

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Johnson & Johnson published interim Phase I/IIa data in the New England Journal of Medicine showing its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine candidate created an immune response that lasted at least 71 days. The data showed that the vaccine induced an immune response and was generally well-tolerated. Most Read Today.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You FDA finalizes new guidance on nonclinical assessment of potential immunotoxicity

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FDA finalizes new guidance on nonclinical assessment of potential immunotoxicity Late last week the FDA released a final guidance document containing recommendations on the nonclinical assessment of potential immunotoxicity for drugs and certain biologics.

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