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US FDA approves Eisai-Biogen’s antibody for Alzheimer’s

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Eisai and Biogen have received approval for their antibody Leqembi (lecanemab-irmb) , 100mg/mL injection for intravenous use, from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under the Accelerated Approval Pathway to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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Provention and Sanofi enter deal to launch teplizumab for type 1 diabetes

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is presently reviewing teplizumab for the delay of clinical T1D in people who are at risk. A decision on the approval of the Biologics License Application (BLA) is anticipated on 17 November. An anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody, teplizumab is in the developmental stage to delay T1D.

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MHRA fast tracks ADvantage’s immunomodulator for Alzheimer’s disease

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The designation, under the regulator’s Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP), will fast-track a potential route to market for AD04 by providing collaborative opportunities with UK institutes like the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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Cyltezo Becomes First FDA-Approved Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s Cyltezo has become the second interchangeable biosimilar approved by the FDA, and the first approved interchangeable monoclonal antibody. In July 2021, the agency approved the first interchangeable biosimilar product, Semglee (insulin glargine-yfgn) for the treatment of diabetes.

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Lava fires up a $700m cancer licensing deal with Seagen

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While a rumoured takeover by Merck & Co has yet to materialise, Seagen is getting on with its own business development, including a just-agreed licensing deal for a cancer immunotherapy developed by Dutch biotech Lava Therapeutics. The biotech said earlier it planned to seek FDA approval to start clinical trials towards the end of 2022.

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FDA Approves Gastric Cancer Drug Vyloy, First-In-Class Approval for Astellas

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Astellas Pharma has won approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Vyloy (zolbetuximab) as a first-line treatment for adults with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. Vyloy is a first-in-class monoclonal antibody that targets the CLDN18.2 targeting antibody-drug conjugate.

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Cyfendus Anthrax Vaccine Wins FDA Approval

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Cyfendus functions by stimulating the production of antibodies targeted against the protective antigen protein. These antibodies play a crucial role in providing protection by effectively neutralizing the cytotoxic lethal toxin and edema toxin of B. The recommended administration involves two doses, each of 0.5 Overall, 66.3