GLP-1

The groundbreaking success of the mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna has led the way for other companies with a vested interest in vaccine development.
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk published their data in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology and presented them at the ADA conference.
It was another busy week of clinical trial announcements. Here’s a look.
Seattle-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Lumen Bioscience is teaming up with Novo Nordisk to explore research and development opportunities within obesity, among other metabolic disorders.
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Wegovy is the first and only once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist that’s been approved for weight control in people living with obesity. This is the same drug used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Eli Lilly’s SURPASS-4 trial program shows tirzepatide, significantly reduced blood glucose levels and body weight better than insulin glargine in adult patients with type 2 diabetes.
Recent work by the PolyPeptide Group, a Swiss contract manufacturing organization (CMO), shows that green chemistry is not only feasible, but also is economically sound.
Grabbing a fast-tracked novel enzyme replacement therapy for a rare pediatric disease, new biopharma Aceragen launched with $35 million in hand for product financing.
BioSpace takes an in-depth look at the Top 25 of Q1. You should be aware of these biopharma companies as they hold a great future ahead. So, check them out.
Biopharma and life sciences companies from across the globe provide updates on their pipelines and businesses.
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