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Aqilion and Merck partner to develop TAK1 protein inhibitors

Pharmaceutical Technology

Aqilion and Merck have entered an exclusive licence and strategic research partnership for the discovery, development and commercialisation of the transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) protein-small molecule inhibitors.

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Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine sales forecast slashed amidst strong competition

Pharmaceutical Technology

It was an exceptional year for Moderna’s vaccine Spikevax, with forecast sales of $19.5bn in 2022. The vaccine works by encoding spike protein expressed on the surface of coronavirus particles, thus eliciting immunostimulant activity to combat against infection.

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Astellas and Cullgen to develop small molecule protein degraders

Pharmaceutical Technology

Japan-based Astellas Pharma has entered a partnership with Cullgen to discover and develop multiple targeted protein degraders through the latter’s proprietary uSMITE targeted protein degradation platform, in a deal potentially worth $1.9bn. Astellas may also give Cullgen royalty payments based on potential sales.

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Gilead Sciences to exclusively license Nurix Therapeutics’ protein degrader

Pharmaceutical Technology

Gilead Sciences has exercised its option to exclusively license the investigational targeted protein degrader development candidate, NX‑0479, from clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Nurix Therapeutics. Additionally, Nurix will receive up to low double-digit tiered royalties on the net sales of the product.

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Novo Nordisk blockbuster Ozempic boasts 23% sales surge in 2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

Novo Nordisk’s leading drug Ozempic (semaglutide) is forecast to demonstrate a sales growth of 23% in 2023. Ozempic’s forecast 2023 sales of $12.5bn consolidate its position as the dominant market leader, with projected sales in 2023 54% greater than closest competitor Trulicity (dulaglutide) by Eli Lilly, which anticipates sales of $8bn.

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Why Maple Leaf Foods is Reevaluating its Plant Protein Business

XTalks

Maple Leaf Foods, one of Canada’s largest pork and poultry processors, announced yesterday it would be reevaluating its plant-based protein business. The company’s third-quarter financial results revealed that while its meat group performed well, there was a slowdown in its plant-based protein segment. Sales in the category fell 6.6

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Alyftrek: Vertex Expands Cystic Fibrosis Treatment with Triple-Action Combo

XTalks

CF is a progressive genetic disease caused by defective CFTR proteins, which are crucial for regulating salt and water movement in cells. These mutations can vary in severity and impact on CFTR function, from complete protein dysfunction to defects in protein folding, trafficking or regulation.