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ERS Genomics and MDC sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

Drug Discovery World

ERS Genomics and not-for-profit Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) have signed a non-exclusive commercial-use CRISPR license agreement. Comprising 100+ patents globally, ERS’ portfolio encompasses CRISPR/Cas9 usage in all cells, including bacteria, archaea, yeasts, and algae, licensed via its direct license from Emmanuelle Charpentier.

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Jaguar Health out-licenses plant-based drug for schizophrenia

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Jaguar Health’s out-licensing agreement with Magdalena Biosciences to develop novel, natural prescription medicines derived from plants for mental health indications, has been expanded. ” The US schizophrenia market is projected to grow to $8.06 billion by 2030, according to a market research report by Market Research Future.

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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. ” The post Renaissance Pharma licenses Hu14.18

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Three trends in the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) market 

Drug Discovery World

A Nature publication confirmed that there are currently 12 FDA-approved ADCs on the market, and nine of these secured FDA approval in the past six years 2. DDW’s Megan Thomas explores three trends in the market. Varying sources suggest that China has been one to watch over recent years and continues to be going forward.

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Positive data for 4SC’s CTCL treatment fuels marketing strategy  

Drug Discovery World

Our focus in the near term is on the registration, approval and commercialization of Kinselby in the European Union, Switzerland and the UK and we are on track to file for European Marketing Approval of Kinselby in Q1 2024, to rapidly bring this therapy into clinical use. 4SC is

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Buoyant UK biotech sector secures £1.8bn investment in 2023

Drug Discovery World

There were no new market launches due to continued low valuations and investor appetite, however, two European listings on Nasdaq signals a gradual recovery. Major licensing and M&A deals demonstrate the ongoing quality and attractiveness of UK science.

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Avacta Announces License Agreement With POINT Biopharma Inc.

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CAMBRIDGE, England & WETHERBY, England–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), the developer of innovative cancer therapies and diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer ® and pre|CISION platforms, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a license agreement with POINT Biopharma Inc.