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Adcentrx raises funds to advance ADCs into clinical development

Pharmaceutical Technology

Biotechnology company Adcentrx Therapeutics has raised $38m in Series A+ financing to advance its pipeline of new antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics into clinical development. Adcentrx Therapeutics is focused on developing protein conjugate therapeutics to treat cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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Rilzabrutinib Sets a New Benchmark in Immune Thrombocytopenia Trials

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Rilzabrutinib works by targeting BTK, a protein involved in immune cell communication. By inhibiting this protein, the drug disrupts pathways that contribute to platelet destruction and insufficient production. Its selective mechanism aims to minimize off-target effects, making it a potential first-in-class treatment for ITP.

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FDA grants Fast Track status for Biohaven’s taldefgrobep alfa to treat SMA

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Biohaven ’s new anti-myostatin adnectin, taldefgrobep alfa, to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Taldefgrobep is a complete human anti-myostatin recombinant protein that is developed for lowering free myostatin.

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Frontotemporal dementia: the state of treatment development

Pharmaceutical Technology

The therapy is specifically aimed at treating FTD patients who have mutations in their granulin gene, which encodes for the protein progranulin (PGRN). This protein promotes lysosomal function. It was previously expected to enter clinical development last year, but no announcements were made.

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ImmunoForge expands agreement with Duke University for drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

ImmunoForge has expanded its licence agreement with Duke University in North Carolina, US, to jointly improve research and drug development opportunities. ImmunoForge chief technology officer Dr Jim Balance pioneered the clinical development of peptide drugs genetically fused to ELPs.

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FibroGen and Fortis sign exclusive licence deal for mCRPC drug candidate

Pharmaceutical Technology

FibroGen has signed an exclusive licence agreement with Fortis Therapeutics for the FOR46 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that targets a new epitope on CD46, a protein-coding gene. FOR46 is a natural fit with our research and development capabilities and expertise.

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Mitochondria-Targeted Drug Development Digital Summit

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The Mitochondria-Targeted Drug Development Digital Summit (April 27-29) is the only industry-led meeting focused on end-to-end mitochondria-targeting. Explore success stories from leading experts overcoming common challenges whilst exploring what’s next to help you accelerate your pipeline into the clinic. Don’t miss out!