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Machine learning: A useful tool in the development of next generation antibody therapeutics

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Ben Holland , CTO and Co-Founder of Antiverse discusses how artificial intelligence and machine learning are benefitting antibody discovery and design. Modern experimental procedures, such as immunisation, B-cell screening, and synthetic library generation, have been pivotal in developing approximately 80 FDA-approved antibody therapeutics.

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Roche gets FDA approval for HER2 breast cancer diagnostic

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Roche’s PATHWAY anti-HER2/neu (4B5) Rabbit Monoclonal Primary Antibody test becomes the only FDA approved companion diagnostic indicated to aid assessment of HER2 low-metastatic breast cancer patients. HER2 is a receptor protein that accelerates cancer cell growth.

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AI company raises $3m to develop antibodies targeting GPCRs

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Antiverse has successfully identified functional antibody clusters targeting two G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), both displaying versatile binding profiles and nanomolar affinity. The company has raised $3 million in funding, which will enable in-house development of the antibodies showing the highest affinity blocking function.

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Which diseases are poised to benefit from therapeutic antibody development

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DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at how different diseases will benefit from the success of therapeutic antibodies. Cancer Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a type of targeted drug therapy, and as such are often used to treat cancer. This is not only made clear by the fact that the global cancer mAbs market size was valued at $55.6

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Cyfendus Anthrax Vaccine Wins FDA Approval

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“The approval of Cyfendus vaccine is symbolic of Emergent’s longstanding partnership with the US government and our shared commitment to helping protect public health,” said Dr. Kelly Warfield, Emergent’s senior vice president, science and development, in the company’s press release. What Is Anthrax? How Does Cyfendus Work?

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2024 predictions: Experts comment on monoclonal antibodies 

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Here, experts weigh in on the future of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). Amanda Halford, President Bioprocess, Cytiva “In 2024, the emphasis will remain on novel mAbs, specifically antibody drug conjugates. Secondary, there is a growing interest in replacing the cytotoxic head with non-toxic alternatives, like protein degraders.

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

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Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are biopharmaceutical products in which a monoclonal antibody (mAB) is linked to a small molecule drug with a stable linker 1. According to NCBI, most of the ADCs developed so far are for use in the treatment of cancer, but there is plenty of potential for using ADCs to treat other diseases 1.