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Twist Bioscience and Astellas team up for antibody discovery

Pharmaceutical Technology

Twist Bioscience and Astellas Pharma have entered a collaboration to help the latter to discover antibodies for immunotherapies. In May 2022, they signed a research partnership and exclusive option licence agreement for the development of antibodies to reduce tumour microenvironment-mediated immunosuppression.

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Brii Bio acquires Vir’s antibody rights for Hepatitis B in Greater China

Pharmaceutical Technology

Brii Biosciences (Brii Bio) has exercised an option for the acquisition of exclusive development and marketing rights for Vir Biotechnology’s investigational antibody, VIR-3434, for Hepatitis B in Greater China, under a partnership agreement. The mAb is presently in the Phase II development stage.

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Regeneron enlists Roche to boost production of COVID-19 antibody drug

Bio Pharma Dive

Together, the companies expect to make three and a half times as many doses of Regeneron's antibody drug than the U.S. biotech could on its own.

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Resolving challenges with product recovery in biopharma manufacturing

Pharmaceutical Technology

Breakthroughs in therapies containing monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are showing ever-greater potential in treating a range of diseases, alongside biopharma manufacturers facing the challenge of keeping up with demand for production while controlling costs. Increasing product yield is the most fundamental way to achieve this.

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AbCellera Biologics gets grant for enhanced production of diverse antibodies using genetically modified mice

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover a broader repertoire of antibodies with a recently granted patent. Enhance immunoglobulin diversity with AbCellera's patented method for isolating B cells from genetically modified mice.

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Agenus gets grant for monoclonal antibodies targeting TIM-3 for treating subjects

Pharmaceutical Technology

Discover how Agenus Inc's groundbreaking patent for antibodies targeting TIM-3 is revolutionizing therapeutic antibody development. Explore the specific amino acid sequences and methods for efficient antibody production.

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AstraZeneca to establish $1.5bn ADC production site in Singapore

Pharmaceutical Technology

AstraZeneca is set to invest $1.5bn in a new manufacturing facility in Singapore dedicated to the production of antibody drug conjugates.