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Sanofi will acquire Amunix’s next-generation protein engineering tech that allows biologic drugs to circulate in ‘stealth’ mode, becoming active only in diseased tissues Excerpt from the Press Release: Sanofi has agreed to purchase US-based immuno-oncology company Amunix Pharmaceuticals for $1bn upfront and another $225m in milestones. The deal brings with it Amunix’s proprietary ‘stealth’ technology…
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Multi-variate analysis of LIVE-AIR Phase 3 data demonstrates that elevated baseline C-Reactive Protein (“CRP”) is the most predictive feature for progression to invasive mechanical ventilation (“IMV”) or death and may be a useful biomarker to guide therapeutic intervention Patients with baseline CRP<150 mg/L who received lenzilumab had a more than 2.5-fold higher likelihood to survive…
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Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and SHANGHAI, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (NASDAQ: BMRN) and Skyline Therapeutics (formerly Geneception), a gene and cell therapy company focused on developing novel treatments for unmet medical needs, today announced a multi-year global strategic collaboration for the discovery, development and commercialization of Adeno-Associated…
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Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glycomine, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing new therapies for orphan diseases, today announced that the company has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for GLM101 for the treatment of PMM2-CDG and has initiated dosing healthy volunteers…
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– Study to Inform Phase 3 Program Design of AD109 and Advance Program for AD504 – Topline Results Expected Mid-2022 Excerpt from the Press Release: CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apnimed, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing oral pharmacologic treatments to address obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and related disorders, today announced the dosing of the first patient in the…
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-Studies demonstrate high correlation between predicted response by Notable’s predictive precision medicines platform and actual clinical response, short-term and at one year- -Interim analyses of studies with MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Children’s Hospital investigators corroborate platform prediction data from Standford University collaboration- Excerpt from the Press Release: FOSTER CITY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Notable Labs, Inc.…
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Cross-reactivity will be assessed using samples from Phase II clinical participants and in a parallel animal challenge study Oral tablet’s immunogenicity profile suggests it may provide cross-protection against SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Omicron Excerpt from the Press Release: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vaxart, Inc. (NASDAQ: VXRT) said today it plans to…
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– Preclinical data suggest HRAS and PI3Kα are co-dependent oncogenes in HNSCC – – Combination has potential to address up to 50% of patients with HNSCC – – Initial cohort comprised of patients with PIK3CA-dependent HNSCC – SAN DIEGO, Dec. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed…
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First Phase 2 combination trial results presented in oral session at 2021 ASH Annual Meeting Olutasidenib with azacitidine well tolerated with a safety profile largely consistent with olutasidenib alone Molecular characteristics of olutasidenib monotherapy response reported in ASH poster presentation Excerpt from the Press Release: WATERTOWN, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 16, 2021– Forma Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.…
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– Microbiome data demonstrate the successful engraftment of SER-287 – – Microbiome assessments suggest potential for biomarker-based patient selection – – Company continues to evaluate SER-287 study data, and available preliminary SER-301 Phase 1b study clinical and microbiome data, to inform plans for continued development in ulcerative colitis – Excerpt from the Press Release: CAMBRIDGE,…
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