Week 2, August 2024: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health issue, driven by high levels of immunosuppressive viral antigens, the host immune system's failure to effectively control the virus, and the immunosuppressive environment of the liver. Existing therapies have limited effectiveness in eliminating the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg).

Aug 13, 2024
Week 1, July 2024: Blood Disorders

Blood disorders, including anemias, coagulopathies, leukemias, lymphomas, and thrombocytopenias, disrupt the normal functioning of blood components. Antibody therapeutics, such as monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), have transformed treatment approaches by offering targeted, high-specificity interventions.

Jul 03, 2024
Week 3, June 2024: Intravenous Immunoglobulin Therapy

Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIGs) offer a versatile treatment modality for a variety of immune-mediated disorders. Originally used for antibody replacement therapy, their unexpected anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects have allowed them to extend their use to

Jun 18, 2024
Week 4, May 2024: Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer

ADCs for ES-SCLC. Image credit: DOI: 10.3390/genes15060701Extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) is a particularly aggressive form of lung cancer characterized by rapid growth and early metastasis. Antibody drugs, especially immune checkpoint inhibitors, have emerged as a promising treatme

May 28, 2024
Muronomab: The First Approved Monoclonal Antibody

Discover the history of Muronomab (Orthoclone OKT3), the first monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for preventing transplant rejection & its impact on immunology.

May 16, 2024
Week 1, Apr 2024: The Complexities of Drug Approvals

The development and approval of novel antibody drugs represent a significant segment of pharmaceutical innovation, addressing a wide range of diseases from cancer to autoimmune disorders. Since the first monoclonal antibody (mAb) drug was approved in 1986, there has been explosive growth in this area. By 2021, the US FDA had approved its 100th mAb product, with mAbs now accounting for nearly a fifth of the agency’s new drug approvals each year.

Apr 02, 2024
Top 10 Antibody Drug Approvals from FDA 2023

Explore the top 10 antibody drugs approved by the FDA in 2023, including Humira, Keytruda & Rituxan. Learn how Biointron supports antibody drug development.

Jan 20, 2024
Top 10 Antibody Drug Approvals from FDA 1980-2022

Explore the top FDA-approved antibody drugs from 1980-2022, including Humira, Keytruda, and Herceptin, their development, and their therapeutic uses in cancer, autoimmune, and more.

Dec 18, 2023
Alzheimer’s Disease - Hope for the Future

Research into treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD) has reached impressive milestones this year.

Nov 30, 2023
Antibody Therapeutics Against Cancer

The last few decades have witnessed an acceleration in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies.

Oct 25, 2023
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - A Long and Troubled Road

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has recently gained much attention due to the approval of several drugs this year.On May 3, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Arexvy, the first RSV vaccine for use in the United States.

Sep 27, 2023

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