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Treatment with epigenomic controller, OTX-2002, resulted in robust in vivo efficacy in xenograft tumor models OTX-2002 successfully achieved pre-transcriptional downregulation of hepatocyte MYC gene expression in non-human primates Clinical potential of OTX-2002 as a monotherapy or in combination with existing standard-of-care therapies, including immune checkpoint inhibitors IND filed by the company to advance OTX-2002 into…
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– Codiak’s engineered exosome candidates demonstrate potential for best-in-class profile, with tumor retention and delivery to the cells of interest allowing for increased therapeutic window – – exoSTING and exoIL-12 demonstrated favorable safety and tolerability profile at repeat doses tested and antitumor activity was observed in both injected and uninjected/distal lesions – – Codiak has…
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PD-1 inhibitor tislelizumab plus chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful survival benefit, extending survival by more than six months compared to chemotherapy alone Incidence of most common treatment-related adverse events similar for both arms of the study, with no new safety signal identified for tislelizumab Excerpt from the Press Release: CAMBRIDGE, Mass. &…
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Publication highlights ability of Cas-CLOVER to perform multiplexed gene editing to produce allogeneic products with a high percentage of Tscm cells that may result in better tolerability and deeper clinical responses Cas-CLOVER has demonstrated lower off-target and translocation activity than other published technologies including CRISPR, TALENs and Base Editors Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN…
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Excerpt from the Press Release: LA JOLLA, Calif., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ: MNOV) and the JASDAQ Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced a modification to its contract with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of…
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Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Aristea Therapeutics (Aristea), a clinical-stage immunology focused drug development company advancing novel therapies to treat serious inflammatory diseases, today announced it has dosed its first subject in the open-label extension (OLE) for its Phase 2b trial of RIST4721 in palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP), a rare dermatological…
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Model will be used in Vaxart’s Phase II Omicron Challenge Trial Open Orphan subsidiary hVIVO to manufacture challenge virus and conduct characterization study Excerpt from the Press Release: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaxart, Inc. (Nasdaq: VXRT) today announced an agreement with hVIVO Services Limited, a subsidiary of Open Orphan…
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Phase 2 trial showed that relacorilant plus nab-paclitaxel improved progression-free survival, duration of response and overall survival without an increased side effect burden compared to nab-paclitaxel alone Excerpt from the Press Release: MENLO PARK, Calif., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT), a commercial-stage company engaged in the discovery and development…
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– Trial met primary endpoint demonstrating statistically significant and clinically meaningful reductions across all doses (63% at the 27mg QW dose; p<0.001) in triglycerides (TG) from baseline; results were consistent in patients on or not on background therapy – – Observed significant and potent reductions in atherogenic lipids (non-HDL-C and apo B), liver fat, and…
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Excerpt from the Press Release: Study Intends to Demonstrate that Ultrasound Allows for Precise Deployment and Positive Positioning of the MANTA® Vascular Closure Device WAYNE, Pa., June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, today announced the first patient enrollment in a clinical study that is…
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