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Researchers identify microRNAs associated with a weakened immune response to COVID-19

A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, led by Associate Professor of Biology Youssef Idaghdour and working in collaboration with clinicians at several Abu Dhabi hospitals, investigated the association between microRNAs, a class of small RNA molecules that regulate genes, and COVID-19 severity among 259 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients living in Abu Dhabi. The team identified microRNAs that are associated with a weakened immune response and admission to ICU. During this process, they created the first genomic picture of the architecture of blood microRNAs in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia regions whose populations are consistently underrepresented in genomics research. The researchers identified changes in microRNAs at the early stages of infection that are associated with specific blood traits and immune cell death, allowing the virus to evade the immune system and proliferate. The results of the system’s genetics study demonstrate that a patient’s ...
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Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Consuming turmeric – the oriental spice often used in cooking – accelerates post-match recovery in professional footballers, a study has shown. Researchers at Nottingham Trent University found that drinking a 60 ml turmeric drink twice-a-day allowed players to return to their pre-game fitness faster than those who did not. Playing football causes muscle damage in players and an inflammatory response – and their rapid recovery is crucial to optimising their next performance and reducing injury risk. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin – known to have anti-inflammatory properties – and previous studies have found that curcumin supplementation can reduce soreness following muscle-damaging exercise. This process appears to be aided by a reduction in pro-inflammatory proteins in the blood, known as cytokines, which increase in response to a stress, such as intense exercise. The Nottingham researchers are the first to demonstrate that a curcumin-containing supplement can reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine concentrations ...
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Similar symptoms, biological abnormalities underlie long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome

Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome are debilitating conditions with similar symptoms. Neither condition has diagnostic tests or treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and each cost the United States billions of dollars each year in direct medical expenses and lost productivity. Doctors and researchers have wondered what are the underlying biological abnormalities that may cause symptoms, and whether these abnormalities are similar in the two illnesses. A review article authored by senior investigators at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and the Mailman School of Public Health and Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, addresses these questions. In it, the authors review 559 scientific publications. The authors compared the symptoms of both conditions, noting their great similarity, and then showed that very similar underlying biological abnormalities have been found in both conditions, abnormalities involving the brain, immune system, heart, lungs, ...
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Researchers uncover new insights into why individuals are affected differently by COVID-19 infection

A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, led by Associate Professor of Biology Youssef Idaghdour and working in collaboration with clinicians at several Abu Dhabi hospitals, investigated the association between microRNAs, a class of small RNA molecules that regulate genes, and COVID-19 severity among 259 unvaccinated COVID-19 patients living in Abu Dhabi. The team identified microRNAs that are associated with a weakened immune response and admission to ICU. During this process, they created the first genomic picture of the architecture of blood microRNAs in unvaccinated COVID-19 patients from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia regions whose populations are consistently underrepresented in genomics research. The researchers identified changes in microRNAs at the early stages of infection that are associated with specific blood traits and immune cell death, allowing the virus to evade the immune system and proliferate. The results of the system’s genetics study demonstrate that a patient’s ...
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Bristol Myers’ cell therapy manufacturing site in Massachusetts is good to go, FDA says

With two cell therapies approved and three more in its pipeline, Bristol Myers Squibb is working to beef up its manufacturing capabilities for the complex, personalized, one-and-done medicines.On Thursday, BMS took a positive step in that direction as the FDA gave the go-ahead for the company to begin commercial cell therapy manufacturing at its sprawling facility in Devens, Mass. The cell therapy portion of the Devens site includes 244,000 square feet and has been under construction since 2021. It becomes BMS’ third commercial CAR-T manufacturing facility in the U.S. and adds more than 500 new cell therapy jobs. It is the second significant expansion of the Devens complex, which sits on 89 acres of land and covers 700,000 square feet and has been operational for more than a decade. BMS’ cell therapies, Abecma and Breyanzi—both for blood cancers—were approved a month apart in early 2021. Abecma pulled in sales of ...
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Eisai, Biogen’s Alzheimer’s disease drug Leqembi passes muster at FDA adcomm

After a daylong discussion among experts on an FDA advisory committee, Eisai and Biogen’s Leqembi is heading into the final stretch of its regulatory review on strong footing.During a Friday meeting, members of the FDA’s Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee took a careful look at the data behind the partners’ Alzheimer’s disease drug. Ultimately, the group voted 6 to 0 that the drug’s Clarity AD study verify its clinical benefit. In the discussion portion of the meeting, advisory committee members described the trial results as “robust,” “meaningful,” “consistent” and “significant.” Now, it’s up to the FDA to decide whether to follow the advisory committee’s guidance. The agency is expected to decide on the application by July 5. Before the Friday discussion, the FDA released its own briefing document that appeared to outline agency support for a full approval. During the meeting, the FDA’s acting director of the ...
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Cosette acquires worldwide rights to Endoceutics’ Intraros prescription drug

Cosette Pharmaceuticals has acquired the worldwide rights to prescription drug, Intraros, from Endorecherche’s subsidiary Endoceutics. The transaction includes 108 issued and pending patents globally with the latest expiring this year including three Orange Book listed patents. The acquisition will expedite Cosette’s women’s health portfolio, with a commercial stage product that is patent protected. At present, Intrarosa is offered in almost all major markets, including the UK, the US, Canada, EU and Israel through local partners such as Tecnimede, Avia, Theramex, Lupin, Labatec, Dexcel, Lacer, Lee’s Pharma, and Valenta. It is expected to be launched in Asian market in 2025. Cosette Pharmaceuticals president and CEO Apurva Saraf said: “This transformative acquisition further strengthens Cosette’s commitment to women’s health with a patent protected, novel drug formulation. “In partnership with MSH Pharma, Cosette will leverage its unique commercial and manufacturing capabilities to ensure continued patient access to Intrarosa. We look forward to expanding ...
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Novartis reveals results from pivotal CML survey

International data questions the assumption that chronic myeloid leukaemia is now a ‘solved’ disease Novartis’ survey of unmet (SUN) needs in chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) data has highlighted the requirement for an increased patient voice during treatment discussions. It concludes that such exchanges would balance quality of life, efficacy and tolerability across therapies. The data has emerged from research in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, the UK and US. The final analysis is expected to be published later this year. The results reveal necessity for greater communication and shared decision-making between patients and physicians, as well as more tolerable therapy options that do not sacrifice quality of life (QoL) for efficacy. The survey also underlines an opportunity for physicians, patients, and other stakeholders to collaborate and better meet expectations for CML. Across the 11 nations, similar themes emerged around treatment goals, joint decision-making and treatment ...
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Ipsen/Albireo Look to Add Rare Genetic Disease to Bylvay’s Label

In February 2023, the FDA accepted an sNDA submitted by Albireo, seeking to add the rare genetic disease Alagille syndrome to Bylvay (odevixibat)’s label. The target action date is June 15. Albireo entered into an agreement in January to be acquired by Ipsen Alagille syndrome is a heritable condition characterized by the lack of bile ducts that drain the liver, leading to the accumulation of bile, which ultimately causes organ damage. The disease can also affect the heart, skeleton, eyes, kidneys and central nervous system. Common symptoms include yellow skin or eyes, stunted growth and severe pruritus. Bylvay’s Alagille bid is supported by data from the Phase III ASSERT study, a double-blinded, randomized and placebo-controlled trial that enrolled more than 50 participants across 32 trial sites in North America, the Middle East, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. In the study’s main analysis, Bylvay significantly reduced pruritus after 6 months of ...
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Ironwood Pushes Gut Drug to Pediatric Setting

By Tristan Manalac On June 14, the FDA is set to release its verdict on Ironwood Pharmaceuticals’ supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA), in which the company proposes to use Linzess (linaclotide) for the treatment of functional constipation in kids and teens aged 6–17 years. Ironwood is developing and commercializing Linzess in collaboration with AbbVie, following a 2015 agreement with Allergan. AbbVie acquired Allergan in 2019. Linzess is a guanylate cyclase-C (GC-C) agonist that works by binding to the GC-C receptor within the intestinal epithelium, which in turn increases fluid secretion, faster transit and lower pain-sensing in the intestine. The drug won the FDA’s approval in August 2012 to treat patients with chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation in adults. Linzess’s label bears a boxed warning for risk of serious dehydration when used in children under two years of age. Ironwood supported Linzess’ sNDA with data from a ...
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