Celgene

Jan 25, 2018

Pharma startup Bonti has recently grabbed a funding of USD 15 million Managed by Ex-Allergan executives biotech startup Bonti has recently bagged a funding of USD 15.5 million in series C, The Company is focused on developing a new botulinum neurotoxin for both therapeutic and cosmetic uses. Funding will help in the...

Jan 23, 2018

Pharma giant Celgene finally confirms USD 9 billion Juno Therapeutics buyout Celgene has finally confirmed the week-long rumor of buying Juno Therapeutics for a deal worth around USD 9 billion boosting its Grip in CAR-T therapy domain. A major reason for this buyout is Juno’s lead CAR-T drug candidate JCAR017 that ...

Dec 18, 2017

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multisystem, inflammatory autoimmune disease which leads to weakening of the immune system. It results in systemic inflammation which affects multiple organs such as kidneys, the tissue lining the lungs (pleura), heart (pericardium), and brain. Acute Cutaneous Lupus, ...

Dec 14, 2017

Positive Phase 2 data for Roche’s lymphoma ADC Roche’s antibody-drug conjugate for non-Hodgkin lymphoma polatuzumab has already received breakthrough designation from the USFDA and priority medicine status in the EU, and the expectations for the same are running pretty high. Phase 2 data presented by the company at...

Oct 03, 2017

Strategic Immunology Alliance partners Nimbus Therapeutics and Celgene to develop therapies for Autoimmune Disorders A biotechnology company involved in the development of drugs and therapies through computational expertise announced on October 3 that they are entering into a long-term strategic alliance with Celgen...

Sep 22, 2017

The enzyme, isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) catalyzes the oxidative decarboxylation of isocitrate, producing alpha-ketoglutarate and CO2. It is found in the cytosol, mitochondrial matrix, and peroxisomes. IDH is responsible for cellular respiration in the TCA cycle. Isocitrate dehydrogenase exists in three isoforms i...

Mar 09, 2017

Sanofi pays €120M to buy into AstraZeneca RSV program Sanofi has paid €120 million ($126 million) upfront and committed to up to €495 million more for a stake in AstraZeneca’s experimental monoclonal antibody against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The agreement will see Sanofi and AstraZeneca equally share costs...

Jul 25, 2014

The industry's 10 biggest-selling cancer drugs generated combined sales of $37.4billion in 2013, with Roche's Rituxan, Avastin and Herceptin franchises extending their lead at the top of this league table. With combined sales of around $21 billion, these three drugs alone accounted for approximately 56 percent of t...