Arbele’s ARB-1002 designated orphan drug for pancreatic cancer

Jan. 8, 2026

Arbele Pte Ltd.’s ARB-1002 has been awarded orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. ARB-1002 is an antibody-drug conjugate comprising an anti-CDH17 monoclonal antibody chemically linked to a potent cytotoxic agent.

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SERPINB1 as potential biomarker for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

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Researchers from Goethe-Universität and collaborators investigated novel molecular biomarker candidates for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2, a progressive...

Abbvie snags PD-1/VEGF bispecific in potential $5B Remegen deal

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With rumors regarding a couple of potential mega-mergers making the rounds, the week of the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference kicked off with the official...

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Cell/gene therapy sector now sustainable; China competition mounting

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There was an upbeat message for cell and gene therapy companies in the 2026 industry update presented as the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference opened on Monday,...