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Eli Lilly’s COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibodies Cleared to Battle Delta

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After a two-month long halt, federal officials have given the go-ahead to resume nationwide distribution of Eli Lilly’s COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and etesevimab. However, studies now show the COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies can work against the variant. 1 and Beta/B.1.351, 1.351, respectively).

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Roche launches new quantitative antibody test to measure SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, to support the evaluation of vaccines

The Pharma Data

The new Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S test can quantitatively measure the level of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in patients who have been exposed to the virus. The test targets antibodies against the spike protein. The majority of current candidate vaccines aim to induce an antibody response against the spike protein. “As

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News from AACR 2024: Sunday’s highlights

Drug Discovery World

In December 2023, Pfizer announced that it had chosen to donate the rights of its royalties from the sale of Bavencio (avelumab) in the United States to the AACR, as an acknowledgment of the AACR’s dedication to sustained innovation in cancer research and treatment.

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Birinapant licensing; AvantGen, IGM pairs up for anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies; BeiGene, Novartis to co-dvelop Tislelizumab; Valo raises USD190 M; Bluebird Bio Spins-off

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It is an IgM antibody targeting Death Receptor 5 (DR5), and IGM is hoping to test Birinapant with IGM-8444 for the treatment of solid cancers later this year. AvantGen Enters into a Licensing Agreement for its Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies with IGM Biosciences. million after Birinapant successfully becomes a part of the Phase I trials.

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Roche and Regeneron collaborate to significantly increase global supply of REGN-COV2 investigational antibody combination for COVID-19

The Pharma Data

REGN-COV2 is Regeneron’s two-antibody combination currently in late-stage clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19 infection. If it proves safe and effective in clinical trials and regulatory approvals are granted, Regeneron will distribute and record sales for REGN-COV2 in the U.S. and around the world.

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Changing Faces: biopharma hires from November 2022

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Woxström, a 26-year veteran of AstraZeneca, will lead sales, marketing, and commercial operations for 30 European countries plus Canada. Prior to 2022, she did sales and marketing at Pfizer, Allergan, DuPont Pharma, and Johnson & Johnson. The month of November saw a number of notable hires and personnel moves in biotech and pharma.

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How Can You Let Your Diagnostic Target Analyte Shine?

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Sartorius is a globally recognized player in the diagnostics industry, providing a variety of solutions for in vitro diagnostics kit (IVD) manufacturers. In this Xtalks Spotlight feature, Xtalks spoke with two diagnostics experts from Sartoris: Wiktoria Banczyk, Strategy Analyst LPS, and Marvin (Ming) Xu, Manager of OEM DM Sales Asia.