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Drugging the “Undruggables”: Small Molecules for neurodegenerative disease
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Drugging the “Undruggables”: Small Molecules for neurodegenerative disease
4 August 2023
These findings suggest that Puma inhibitors may have therapeutic potential for the treatment of these disorders.
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AstraZeneca has agreed to pay Bristol-Myers Squibb $510 million to resolve patent disputes
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AstraZeneca has agreed to pay Bristol-Myers Squibb $510 million to resolve patent disputes
4 August 2023
On August 1, 2023, AstraZeneca has reached an agreement to pay $510 million to BMS to resolve patent lawsuit over its PD-L1 mAb Imfinzi (Durvalumab) and CTLA-4 mAb Imjudo (Tremelimumab).
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The oral TNF-α drug MYMD-1 of MyMD Pharmaceuticals has reached phase 2 clinical end points
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The oral TNF-α drug MYMD-1 of MyMD Pharmaceuticals has reached phase 2 clinical end points
3 August 2023
On August 1, 2023, MyMD Pharmaceuticals announced that the oral Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α) inhibitor MYMD-1 achieved statistically significant positive results in a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial (NCT05283486).
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Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma/Otsuka Pharmaceutical announced that two Phase III studies of Ulotaront did not meet the primary endpoints
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Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma/Otsuka Pharmaceutical announced that two Phase III studies of Ulotaront did not meet the primary endpoints
3 August 2023
On July 31, 2023, Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and Otsuka Pharmaceutical jointly announced that their two Phase III studies, DIAMOND 1 and DIAMOND 2, for ulotaront (SEP-363856) in the treatment of acute schizophrenia did not meet the primary endpoints.
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Molecules Transform Repressor to Activator Enabling Cancer Cell Apoptosis
Advanced Tech.
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Molecules Transform Repressor to Activator Enabling Cancer Cell Apoptosis
3 August 2023
In a recent study, researchers from Stanford University in the US have made a significant discovery in the field of cancer treatment.
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Astellas files NDA in China for CLDN18.2-targeted new drug Zolbetuximab
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Astellas files NDA in China for CLDN18.2-targeted new drug Zolbetuximab
3 August 2023
On August 1, 2023, the official website of the Chinese Drug Evaluation Center (CDE) shows that the new drug application (NDA) for Zolbetuximab injection developed by Astellas has been accepted for review.
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GSK's PD-1 inhibitor Dostarlimab combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of dMMR endometrial cancer receives FDA approval
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GSK's PD-1 inhibitor Dostarlimab combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of dMMR endometrial cancer receives FDA approval
3 August 2023
Dostarlimab is the first immunotherapy approved by the FDA to be used in combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of this patient population.
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Revitalizing Anti-Tumor Immunity and Halting Metastasis by Targeting MS4A4A on Tumor-Associated Macrophages
Advanced Tech.
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Revitalizing Anti-Tumor Immunity and Halting Metastasis by Targeting MS4A4A on Tumor-Associated Macrophages
2 August 2023
A new study published in the journal Gut has revealed a potential new target on TAMs for cancer immunotherapy.
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Checkpoint announces latest clinical trial data for PD-L1 inhibitor cosibelimab
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Checkpoint announces latest clinical trial data for PD-L1 inhibitor cosibelimab
2 August 2023
Checkpoint Therapeutics announced the long-term data obtained in its key study on the PD-L1 inhibitor cosibelimab for the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).
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The Camrelizumab-Rivoeranib combo Demonstrates Survival Benefit in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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The Camrelizumab-Rivoeranib combo Demonstrates Survival Benefit in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
1 August 2023
Recently, a study has been published in The Lancet, which conducted a clinical trial comparing the efficacy and safety of the anti-PD-1 antibody camrelizumab combined with the VEGFR2-targeted TKI rivoceranib (also known as apatinib) versus sorafenib as first-line treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Hunting Fungal Superbugs: Crafting New Xanthone Weapons Against Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections
Advanced Tech.
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Hunting Fungal Superbugs: Crafting New Xanthone Weapons Against Deadly Drug-Resistant Infections
31 July 2023
Yeast-like Candida albicans and Candida glabrata, as well as filamentous fungi from the Aspergillus genus, are primary causes of systemic fungal diseases for susceptible individuals. The emergence of multidrug-resistant Candida fungi, such as Candida auris, also presents a major global health challenge.
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Betibeglogene autotemcel - The most expensive medicine in the world
Drug Insights
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Betibeglogene autotemcel - The most expensive medicine in the world
31 July 2023
Betibeglogene autotemcel, also known as Lovotibeglogene autotemcel and marketed as ZYNTEGLO, is an intravenous injection developed by bluebird bio, Inc.
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