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Gamma delta T cells: a rising star in cancer therapy

Drug Target Review

Over the past 25 years, T-cell therapies have gained significant ground in the treatment of cancer. Preclinical research on γδ T cells has made great strides since the cells were first identified in the 1980s, with γδ T-cell therapies from several companies, including IN8bio, now in or nearing clinical trials for various cancers.

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Therapeutic peptide developed for triple-negative breast cancer

Drug Target Review

Triple-negative (ER-negative, PR-negative, HER2/neu not overexpressed) breast cancer has distinct clinical and pathologic features, and is a clinical problem owing to its aggressive behaviour and lack of targeted therapies that leave chemotherapy as the mainstay of treatment, resulting in a relatively poor prognosis.

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Foxp3 protein governs regulatory T cell genome structure

Drug Target Review

Nature reviews immunology [Internet] 2008 July [2023 November 10]; 8:523-32. The study was published in Nature Communications. References 1 Collison LW, Workman CJ, Vignali DAA. How regulatory T cells work. Available from: [link]

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Syneos Health Appoints Michael Bonello as Chief Financial Officer

The Pharma Data

From 2008 to 2021, Mr. Bonello held roles of increasing responsibility at Nasdaq-listed PRA Health Sciences, Inc., including Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2018 through the company’s sale to ICON plc, and previously as Senior Vice President, Accounting and Corporate Controller from 2008 to 2018.

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Identify and Validate Innovative Peptides for the Treatment of Obesity

The Pharma Data

The companies share the goal of providing new obesity therapies with increased tolerability that support greater weight loss than current therapy options. We are committed to becoming a leader in the obesity space and to providing new therapy options to help people with high unmet medical needs.”. About Boehringer Ingelheim.

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BIOGEN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Pharma Data

Their breadth of experience will be instrumental in our mission to discover, develop and deliver worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases.”. “Maria and William have diverse backgrounds spanning medical research, pharmaceuticals, business, not-for profit boards and public health.

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FDA for approval to treat VTE and to prevent VTE in children

The Pharma Data

Current guidelines are limited and recommend treating pediatric patients with or at risk for reoccurrence of blood clots with standard anticoagulation therapy which requires injections, dietary restrictions, and regular laboratory monitoring. Since launch in 2008, more than 86 million patients have been treated.

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