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Metrion Biosciences Launches Good Laboratory Practice hERG Screening Service

Dr Andrew Southan, Chief Executive of Metrion Biosciences, said: “The launch of our GLP hERG screening capability adds further depth to our ion channel drug discovery services and complements our existing cardiac safety service portfolio. Our team is pleased to be able to offer GLP quality services to new and existing clients globally as we continue to develop Metrion as a leading ion channel focused CRO.”

TG Therapeutics and Neuraxpharm Announce Ex-US Commercialization Agreement for BRIUMVI® (ublituximab-xiiy)

BRIUMVI is the first and only anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody approved in the United States (US) and European Union (EU) for adult patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) that can be administered in a one-hour infusion, twice a year, following the starting dose. Neuraxpharm is backed by funds advised by the global private equity firm, Permira.

PureTech Awarded up to $11.4 Million from U.S. Department of Defense to Advance LYT-300 (Oral Allopregnanolone) for Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome

LYT-300, an oral prodrug of allopregnanolone, is PureTech’s wholly-owned therapeutic candidate for the potential treatment of anxiety disorders, postpartum depression, FXTAS and other neurological and neuropsychiatric indications. LYT-300 was developed using PureTech’s GlyphTM platform, which harnesses the body’s natural lipid absorption and transport process to enable the oral administration of certain therapeutics that otherwise cannot be administered orally.

ALTB-268: Phase 1 Topline Data of Novel Immune Checkpoint Enhancer for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis

ALTB-268 was well tolerated with no serious adverse events across all subject cohorts. In addition, ALTB-268 demonstrated substantially greater biological activity than first ICE molecule, ALTB-168, enabling subcutaneous administration.

Study Published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum Demonstrates Real-World Utility of Veracyte’s Decipher Prostate Genomic Classifier in Prostate Cancer Treatment

The study utilized data from the first linkage of prostate cancer cases reported by central cancer registries participating in the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program, with Decipher test results. SEER is a population-based cancer registry supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The findings appear online in JNCI Cancer Spectrum.

Gyros Protein Technologies introduces PurePep EasyClean Auto Kit for Automated Parallel Peptide Purification

Based on Gyros Protein Technologies’ orthogonal PurePep EasyClean technology, the PEC Auto Kit utilizes a simple catch-and-release methodology for purification of chemically synthesized peptides.

The phase 1/2 Clinical trial of Bevacizumab for Treatment of Ophthalmic Diseases Completed

This single-arm, open-label, multicentre, phase I/II study aimed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of EB12-20145P (HLX04-O) via intravitreal injection (IVT) in patients with active wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD).

General Biologicals Corporation Debuts Award-Winning Brand at Scientific Clinical Lab Expo

General Biologicals introduces two CellBio CTC cancer detection devices at AACC and introduces GB RealQuant AIO Sample-To-Results automated molecular system at AACC

BD CEO Tom Polen Addresses FDA 510(k) Clearance of BD Alaris™ Infusion System

"Now that we have FDA clearance, we are eager to return to full commercial operations with an enhanced and updated Alaris System that we believe is the most comprehensive and innovative infusion solution on the market. The updated Alaris System addresses all open recalls, with the latest hardware, a new version of software, and important cybersecurity updates. With this release, we've improved the fundamental capabilities and features of the Alaris System. This further embodies and demonstrates BD's commitment to quality and developing smart, connected devices to support the safe and efficient care of patients.