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Peptidream, Amolyt alliance focuses on potential acromegaly treatment

Last updated: Dec. 29, 2020

HONG KONG – Peptidream Inc. inked a research collaboration with Amolyt Pharma SAS to test and optimize Peptidream’s growth hormone receptor antagonist (GHRA) peptides, with the aim of selecting a candidate to develop as a potential treatment for acromegaly.

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Accuracy, utility of COVID-19 lateral flow tests questioned in the U.K.

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Carmat's artificial heart receives CE mark

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Carmat SA said its total artificial heart received the CE mark, and the company plans to ramp up production to enable the launch of the device in the second...

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