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FDA Approves New Immunotherapies for Multiple Myeloma and Liver Cancer – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 84

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of two new immunotherapies, including Janssen/Johnson & Johnson’s bispecific antibody Tecvayli for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The drug is the first bispecific T cell antibody to be approved in the US.

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New COVID-19 Testing Technology + FDA Approves First Drug for HER2-Low Breast Cancer – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 72

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Ayesha also talked about the FDA approval of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu (trastuzumab-deruxtecan) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The approval makes Enhertu the first approved drug for this indication.

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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

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Ogsiveo Receives FDA Approval as First Therapy for Desmoid Tumors

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Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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Talvey Becomes J&J’s Second Multiple Myeloma Bispecific to Score FDA Approval

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The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced that its bispecific antibody Talvey (talquetamab-tgvs) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a fifth-line treatment for adult patients with heavily pretreated multiple myeloma. Results were similar at the higher 0.8

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Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) Gets Full FDA Approval After Initial Rejection, Gears Up to Take on Leqembi

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They also both harbor a boxed warning for the risk of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), which are known side effects of antibodies that target beta-amyloid aggregates. The agency announced in 2022 that it will cover monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid for Alzheimer’s disease provided they have full FDA approval.