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China’s NMPA accepts IND for SinoMab BioScience’s SM17 to treat asthma

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It can suppress Th2 immune responses by binding to IL-17RB on Type 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s). This blocks a cascade of responses that are induced by interleukin-25 (IL-25), a critical cytokine which is classified as ‘alarmin’.

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Merck and Moderna partner to develop and sell cancer vaccine

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The mRNA-4157/V940 has been designed to stimulate an immune response by producing T-cell responses depending on the mutational signature of a patient's tumour. The company said that the data from the ongoing Phase II trial will be reported in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Polyrizon IPO Strengthens Momentum in Non-Invasive Drug Delivery Solutions

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Proceeds from the IPO will fund preclinical and clinical development for Polyrizon’s innovative hydrogel product candidates, supporting further research and development (R&D). Initial testing is planned for late 2024 through early 2026, with further preclinical and Phase I trials depending on additional funding.

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Sanofi/GSK restart COVID-19 vaccine trials after tweaking formulation

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Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline are restarting clinical development of their COVID-19 vaccine, which was delayed after hitting a snag late last year. In December interim phase 1/2 trial results showed the vaccine produced a lower immune response in older adults.

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Gilead Sciences buys XinThera to boost oncology and inflammation pipeline

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XinThera’s therapy targeting MK2 is expected to enter clinical trials later in 2023. Gilead Sciences stated that the two programmes have the potential to address a number of indications and to provide development opportunities both alone and along with its wider portfolio.

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Avenge Bio secures FDA orphan drug designation for mesothelioma therapy

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Avenge Bio is currently adding patients in an ongoing Phase I/II trial investigating AVB-001 to treat refractory ovarian cancer. In March 2023, the FDA provided positive feedback on Avenge Bio’s preclinical and clinical development initiatives for pleural malignant mesothelioma.

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Symvivo’s Oral COVID-19 Vaccine Enters Clinical Trials

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Canadian clinical-stage biotech company Symvivo Corporation has developed an oral COVID-19 vaccine that entered clinical trials this week. The first healthy volunteer was dosed with the vaccine in Australia as part of the bacTRL-Spike COVID-19 Phase I clinical trial.