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Biotech
Biotech | 17 November 2021

World’s first Donepezil patch to treat Alzheimer approved in South Korea

Launching in 2022, its availability will be expanded to the global market

Biotech
Biotech | 13 November 2021

Moderna presents data from Phase 1 study of mRNA Triplet programme

The interim data combines three mRNAs into one therapy injected directly into the tumour

Biotech
Biotech | 12 November 2021

Meridian Bioscience receives U.S. FDA Emergency Use Authorization for Revogene SARS-CoV-2 molecular assay

The company expects to begin shipping this product before the end of its fiscal first quarter, ending December 31, 2021

Biotech
Biotech | 12 November 2021

Ronapreve gets the green light from CHMP to treat non-hospitalised Covid-19 patients

A final decision regarding the approval of Ronapreve is expected from the European Commission shortly

Biotech
Biotech | 09 November 2021

Clarivate and BARDA collaborate to identify therapeutics that can be repurposed for medical countermeasures

Bioanalytical approach to accelerate development efforts in the identification of compounds that can treat chlorine or sulfur mustard injuries

Biotech
Biotech | 09 November 2021

Bristol Myers neoadjuvant Opdivo (nivolumab) plus chemotherapy assists cancer patients effectively

Positive results reinforce the improved efficacy seen with Opdivo-based treatments in four Phase 3 clinical trials in earlier-stage cancers, including lung cancer, bladder cancer, esophageal/gastroesophageal junction cancer and melanoma

Biotech
Biotech | 08 November 2021

Pfizer’s Covid-19 drug a potential game changer

In the overall study population through Day 28, no deaths were reported in patients who received Paxlovid as compared to 10 deaths in patients who received placebo

Biotech
Biotech | 08 November 2021

Meiji Seika Pharma to build new facility in Bangalore to expand CMO business

The new manufacturing facility will be built at a subsidiary of Adcock Ingram and will commence operation in March 23

Biotech
Biotech | 05 November 2021

Novavax files emergency use listing with WHO for Covid-19 vaccine

All modules required for regulatory review of Novavax vaccine, including CMC data, are now complete for WHO

Biotech
Biotech | 05 November 2021

Shilpa Biologics permitted to conduct Phase 1 study on NavAlbumin

The product is synthetically developed as compared to the current process of drawing the same from blood plasma and is backed by a granted global patent

Biotech
Biotech | 03 November 2021

Moderna and Metagenomi partner to develop next-gen in vivo gene editing therapeutics

The collaboration will combine Metagenomi’s next-generation CRISPR-based and other novel gene editing systems with Moderna’s mRNA and LNP technologies

Biotech
Biotech | 03 November 2021

U.S. FDA approves ANI’s purified cortrophin gel

Cortrophin gel is purified corticotropin (ACTH), an important treatment option for patients struggling with certain chronic autoimmune disorders. It acquired the NDA for cortrophin gel from Merck & Co. in 2016

Biotech
Biotech | 03 November 2021

Lonza to acquire Exosomics service unit in Italy

Expertise in exosomes isolation and characterization will drive innovation in this field

Biotech
Biotech | 02 November 2021

Novavax and Serum Institute receive EUA for Covid-19 vaccine in Indonesia

The vaccine can be stored at 2 to 8 degrees celsius and traditional cold chain capabilities will suffice

Biotech
Biotech | 02 November 2021

AstraZeneca to transfer global rights for Eklira and Duaklir to Covis Pharma

The agreement sharpens the company’s focus on priority medicines in respiratory & immunology portfolio

Biotech
Biotech | 29 October 2021

NH TherAguix releases new batch for AGuIX

The release of this batch will secure the supply for hospitals and cancer centres that are involved in the clinical trials managed by the company

Biotech
Biotech | 29 October 2021

Merck expands capacity for Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC), therapies

Its unique technology, ChetoSensar gives new promise to ADCs by alleviating solubility challenges

Biotech
Biotech | 29 October 2021

Takeda to acquire GammaDelta Therapeutics

The acquisition expands Takeda’s immuno-oncology and innate immune cell therapy portfolio with novel platforms leveraging T cells for the potential treatment of solid tumours and haematological malignancies

Biotech
Biotech | 28 October 2021

MSD and MPP sign licensing agreement to make molnupiravir affordable

In India, MSD has signed non-exclusive licensing agreements with eight pharma companies.

Biotech
Biotech | 28 October 2021

Ocugen submits IND application with U.S. FDA for Covaxin phase 3 trial

The Phase 3 study is designed to bridge data collected from the vaccine efficacy trial conducted in India to the U.S. population

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