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Sanofi Wins FDA Nod for Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar

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The FDA has approved Sanofis Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product for the treatment of diabetes. Merilog is a biosimilar to Novo Nordisks NovoLog, a widely used rapid-acting insulin aspart. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allows glucose to enter cells for energy.

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(LAI-287 + semaglutide) by Novo Nordisk for Type 2 Diabetes: Likelihood of Approval

Pharmaceutical Technology

(LAI-287 + semaglutide) overview A fixed dose combination of GLP-1 analogue semaglutide and LAI-287, long-acting basal insulin is under development for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. The drug candidate is administered as an subcutaneous formulation.The combination acts by targeting GLP-1R and insulin receptor.

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Dopamine regulates insulin secretion through a complex of receptors, finds new study

Scienmag

Diabetes is a lifelong, chronic health condition caused by abnormalities in the body’s production and use of the hormone insulin. Research has shown that the feel-good hormone, dopamine (DA), plays a key role in how the body regulates the production of insulin.

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Hormone infusion improves pancreatic insulin production in cystic fibrosis patients with or at risk for diabetes

Scienmag

Cystic fibrosis is well-known for attacking the lungs through thick blockages of mucus, but those with the condition often also develop diabetes because of the way cystic fibrosis can affect the pancreas.

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Roche Invests $5.3B in Zealand’s Petrelintide, an Obesity Drug Candidate

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In return, Zealand Pharma will pay Roche $350 million for the fixed-dose combination product involving petrelintide and Roches lead incretin asset CT-388. Amylin, a hormone co-secreted with insulin, plays a key role in regulating appetite by enhancing leptins effects the hormone that signals fullness after eating.

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Nanotherapy offers new hope for the treatment of Type 1 diabetes

Scienmag

Individuals living with Type 1 diabetes must carefully follow prescribed insulin regimens every day, receiving injections of the hormone via syringe, insulin pump or some other device. Pancreatic islets control insulin production when blood sugar levels change, and in Type 1 diabetes, […].

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Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine: Does Diamyd Have a Winning Formula?

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In addition to the vaccine, the company is also developing an investigational drug called Remygen for the regeneration of endogenous insulin production and to improve hormonal response to hypoglycemia; trials to test the treatment are currently ongoing in patients that have been living with type 1 diabetes for more than five years.