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Celltrion’s Avtozma Receives FDA Approval, Making it the Third Actemra Biosimilar to Hit the Market

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Avtozma is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody that acts as an interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonist that works by targeting specific inflammatory proteins to dampen immune responses. Avtozma was submitted for regulatory approval to the FDA in January 2024 and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in February 2024.

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2021 Year in Review: Leveraging New Technologies to Drive Innovation in the Life Sciences

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Xtalks is taking a look at some of the major stories and innovations of the year in the life sciences, many of which were driven by new, emerging and improved technologies. The year 2021 was all about continuing innovations in the life sciences. Life Science Innovations: Malaria and Influenza Vaccines.

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World Psoriasis Day 2024: New Treatments and Research Trends

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In August 2024, Artax Biopharma completed patient recruitment for its Phase IIa trial of AX-158, exploring a new immune-modulating therapy for psoriasis. While research is still ongoing, studies suggest that low-calorie diets, the Mediterranean diet and protein restriction may reduce inflammation.

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Latest Data from Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Involving B.1.351 Variant Shared by Protein Vaccine Maker

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As Novavax awaits emergency use authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its protein-based COVID-19 vaccine NVX-CoV2373, the company shared new data this week on the vaccine’s efficacy against the South African B.1.351 1.351 variant.

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Dual-Function Fusion Proteins: Shattuck Labs’ Innovative Cancer Immunotherapy Approaches

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Dual-function fusion proteins represent a cutting-edge approach in biopharmaceutical research, offering a promising avenue for the development of novel therapeutics in the treatment of complex diseases such as cancer and autoimmune disorders. At the helm of this venture is Dr. Taylor H. How is your lead program differentiated?

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How Researchers Stumbled Upon an Arthritis Vaccine Just in Time for World Arthritis Day

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The vaccine was tested in rats and showed strong, immediate and long-lasting immune responses to confer protection against the disease. is an autoantigen, which means it is an endogenous antigen that triggers an immune response in the body. as a potential trigger for rheumatoid arthritis. With the finding that 14-3-3?

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CanSinoBIO developed a highly effective COVID vaccine with an inhalant version

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“It is programmed and coded for the production of the full-length spike protein of the coronavirus. It then elicits an immune response against that spike protein. When you have mucosal immunity, the immunoglobulins called IgAs start neutralising the virus at the point of entry. The inhalant version.