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Update: Reversal after 20 deaths allows new Japan patients to take Amgen’s rare disease drug Tavneos
Kissei Pharmaceutical is reversing a recommendation related to Amgen-shared Tavneos that it made just a few days ago, now saying the rare disease drug can be given to new patients.
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Kineta struck a collaboration deal with Merck to pair its anti-VISTA monoclonal antibody with Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a potential treatment for advanced solid tumors.
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NeuBase announced a strategic restructuring, diverting resources from its Huntington’s program and shedding 60% of its workforce.
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France-based biotech Mablink secured $30 million (€31 million EUR) to develop next-generation antibody-drug conjugates for the treatment of cancer.