The platform will be used to diagnose and treat cancers, including lung and brain tumours A new international study led by King’s College London (KCL) researchers is developing a radiotheranostic platform called SMARTdrugs for the diagnosis and treatment of aggressive forms of cancer. With partners in Munich, Zurich, San Sebastian and Utrecht, the study has been awarded a Pathfinder Open Grant of nearly €4m from the European Innovation Council. Aggressive cancers such as lung and brain tumours occur when the growth rate is impacted by the genetic makeup of the tumour and the rate at which the cells are dividing. Researchers aim to create supramolecular compounds as an alternative to the current standard of attaching radionuclides directly to drug molecules to allow clinicians to visualise key signatures of tumours using medical imaging systems. The supramolecular compounds will have greater control over their size, shape and other biochemical properties than other ...
BIO-THERA Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SSE: 688177) is a global science-based and innovative biopharmaceutical company based in Guangzhou, China, hereinafter referred to as “BIO-THERA” or the “Company”. The Company is committed to developing a new generation of innovative drugs and biosimilars for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, ophthalmology and other major diseases that threaten human life or health. The Company today announced that it recently received notification from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that Avzivi® (BAT1706), a biosimilar developed with reference to Anvitin® (bevacizumab), has received a positive opinion from the EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which recommended to the European Commission (EC) that it grant marketing authorization for Avzivi® for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer, metastatic breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer, and metastatic cervical cancer. The CHMP’s opinion on ...
A drug approved to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers successfully alleviated symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome called autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1). Researchers identified the treatment based on their discovery that the syndrome is linked to elevated levels of interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma), a protein involved in immune system responses, providing new insights into the role of IFN-gamma in autoimmunity. The study, led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. In a three-stage study, conducted in mice and people, the researchers examined how APS-1 causes autoimmune disease. The syndrome is marked by dysfunction of multiple organs, usually beginning in childhood, and is fatal in more than 30% of cases. This inherited syndrome is caused by a deficiency in a gene that keeps the immune system’s T cells from attacking cells of ...
“The introduction of the ‘old for new’ policy is good news for the entire medical market, especially for companies like us that have been rooted in China for many years.” Pu Zhengrong, vice president of Siemens Healthineers Greater China and head of clinical treatment systems, expressed the above views in an interview with China News Service recently. At the 89th China International Medical Equipment (Spring) Fair (CMEF) which just ended in Shanghai, the “old for new” policy for medical equipment was undoubtedly a hot topic. Faced with the trillion-level market released by this policy, a number of multinational companies showed great interest. Chen Jinlei, vice president of GE Healthcare China and general manager of medical imaging business, said that after the “old for new” policy was released, the medical industry, from users to manufacturers, paid close attention to it. “We have developed eight targeted plans for ‘old for new’.” On ...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when external mechanical energy is transferred to brain tissue, causing cellular damage, dysfunction, and dysregulation. It is a significant public health issue, being a leading cause of death and disability globally, with approximately 69 million people affected each year. For clinicians assessing these patients, it is crucial to quickly ascertain the presence or absence of potentially life-threatening hemorrhages and neurological complications. TBI severity is evaluated using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and categorized as mild, moderate, or severe. Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) are the most common, comprising 70-90% of all TBI cases, and they are the least likely to lead to acute medical emergencies. It is noted that about 90% of mTBI patients who receive computed tomography (CT) scans show no abnormal findings. Despite this, an estimated 82% of all TBI patients are scanned, many of which could potentially be unnecessary. These scans not ...
Don Tracy, Associate Editor The acquisition of a novel therapy for atopic dermatitis includes an all-cash transaction totaling approximately $1.25 billion. Image Credit: Adobe Stock Images/Ityuan Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that it has agreed to terms with Numab Therapeutics to acquire its wholly owned subsidiary for the global rights to NM26, an investigational bispecific antibody currently in Phase II of development for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). Under terms of the deal, J&J will pay Numab around $1.25 billion in an all-cash transaction. According to the company, the transaction is expected to close later this year, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act and fulfillment of customary closing conditions. NM26 targets two established pathways, interleukin (IL)-4Rα and IL-31, in AD. According to investigators, this works by targeting IL-4Rα, which is responsible for Th2-mediated skin inflammation, and IL-31, which triggers skin itch and exacerbates AD. Additionally, NM26 has demonstrated ...
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, marked the month of May as the ‘Hypertension Awareness Month’ by reportedly partnering with more than 1000 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from 250+ cities and towns across the country, and organised 400+ public awareness rallies and screening camps to create mass awareness around Hypertension (High Blood Pressure). The rallies consisted of general informative sessions led by HCPs, who provided detailed insights on the signs, symptoms, and preventive measures related to Hypertension. Subsequently, blood pressure screening camps were set up to offer the general public an opportunity to assess their blood pressure levels. Reportedly, as a result of this initiative, Glenmark successfully reached out to 6 million adults, effectively raising awareness about the disease. Hypertension, a prevalent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor, affects approximately 35.5 per cent of adults in India. Alarmingly, CVD is the leading cause of death in the country, responsible for almost one-fourth of all mortality cases. ...
SUZHOU, China, May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On May 10, 2024, Cure Genetics announced the safety and efficacy data of their CAR-NKT product, CGC729, for patients with relapsed and refractory metastatic renal cell carcinoma (R/R mRCC) in an oral presentation at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) in Baltimore. This marked the first-in-human trial using CAR-NKT therapy for R/R mRCC, demonstrating a good safety profile and encouraging anti-tumor activity. This phase I dose-escalation clinical trial was conducted at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center using a single-arm, 3+3 design to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CGC729 at three dose levels (DL1: 5 x 106/m2; DL2: 1.5 x 107/m2; DL3: 4.5 x 107/m2) in the treatment of R/R mRCC patients who had at least two lines of prior therapy. As of April 2024, five patients were enrolled and received a single infusion of ...
Recently, Chiatai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group’s randomized, open, positive drug-parallel controlled, multicenter Phase III clinical study of Benmelstobart (TQB2450), a Class 1 innovative biologic drug, in combination with Anlotinib, a Class 1 innovative drug, for the first-line treatment of advanced unresectable or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC) has completed the protocol-prescribed interim analysis of the ETER100 study. ETER100 study) has completed the protocol-prescribed interim analysis, and the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has determined that the primary study endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS, based on independent imaging assessment) has met the protocol-prescribed superiority cut-off, and that the secondary endpoint of overall survival (OS) has shown a trend toward benefit. The Company has communicated with the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the State Drug Administration of China regarding the marketing application for this indication, and has obtained the CDE’s consent to submit a marketing application for the addition of this new ...
Gerresheimer Glas GmbH, an indirect subsidiary of Gerresheimer AG, has signed a purchase agreement with funds advised by Triton for the acquisition of Blitz LuxCo Sarl, the holding company of the Bormioli Pharma Group (Bormioli Pharma). The purchase price is based on a determined enterprise value of around EUR 800 million, which corresponds to an adj. EBITDA multiple of around 10 Bormioli Pharma, has 9 production sites in Europe. The Group generates revenues of around EUR 370 million and an adj. EBITDA margin of around 21 per cent. Bormioli Pharma has a complementary portfolio of pharmaceutical primary packaging made of glass and plastic, as well as closure solutions, accessories, and dispensing systems. With this acquisition, Gerresheimer strengthens its European footprint with additional production sites, especially in Southern Europe, and underpins its market position as a leading full-service provider and global partner for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The acquisition is ...
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