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China’s NMPA approves BeiGene’s Brukinsa to treat WM, CLL/ SLL

Pharmaceutical Technology

The small molecule Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor Brukinsa has been specially designed for delivering sustained BTK protein inhibition by optimising bioavailability, half-life, and selectivity. In April this year, the regulator converted these conditional approvals to regular approvals for R/R WM and R/R CLL/SLL.

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Obesity-Focused Metsera Launches IPO Amid Much Anticipation

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Metseras approach involves designing NuSH analog peptides that stimulate key hormones involved in appetite regulation and energy metabolism, providing targeted solutions that aim to address the root causes of obesity. Metseras HALO platform and MOMENTUM oral peptide delivery platform were used to develop these candidates.

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Synthesis-to-Clinic®: integrating isotopic labeling and human ADME to reduce time to clinic

Pharmaceutical Technology

This is due to the fact that the current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards required for human studies involve a significant investment in infrastructure and quality systems in order to efficiently comply with all national and international regulations. What makes Quotient Sciences’ approach to these study types unique?

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FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Essential Drug Delivery Outputs

FDA Law Blog

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — For several years, FDA has requested that sponsors of drug or biologic led combination products identify essential performance requirements (EPRs) related to the device constituent in their applications. By Adrienne R. does not use this term.

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PROTACs show promise for cancer treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

They provide a higher ability to regulate protein levels and can affect the non-enzymatic function of the protein while also providing an alternative to targeting drug-resistant proteins for overcoming tumour drug resistance. PROTACs are a type of heterobifunctional degrader that offers multiple advantages over traditional small molecules.

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Pfizer says COVID-19 jab could rake in $26bn this year

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The company has also been working on the stability of the formulation, and has submitted new data to the US regulator that suggests the vaccine could be stored at standard refrigerator temperature for up to four weeks, rather than the current -50 to -70°C range, making it easier to distribute. — AlbertBourla (@AlbertBourla) May 4, 2021.

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PharmaEngine, Inc. and Sentinel Oncology Limited Enter into an Exclusive Collaboration and License Agreement for SOL-578, a Chk1 inhibitor

The Pharma Data

SOL-578 is a best-in-class checkpoint kinase 1 (Chk1) inhibitor featuring high kinase selectivity and oral bioavailability which targets the DNA Damage Response (DDR) network. The company’s mission is to increase survival and improve outcomes for cancer patients with CNS tumors. ” said Yufang Hu , Ph.D., ” About SOL-578.