CC chemokine receptor 6 (CCR6) is a G-protein coupled receptor involved in guiding immune cells through the body and the hallmark receptor for T helper 17 (Th17) cells, and is also expressed in other immune cell populations, such as B cells and innate lymphoid cells, among others.
Watchers of the percolating myasthenia gravis space are waiting eagerly for data from Dianthus Therapeutics Inc.’s phase II Magic study testing DNTH-103, an active C1s inhibitor, compared to placebo in patients with anti-AChR-positive generalized disease.
Earendil Labs will collaborate with Sanofi SA in a $1.8 billion license deal. Earendil, which specializes in artificial intelligence-based R&D for biologics, is getting $125 million up front and $50 million as a near-term payment. In return, Sanofi gets the exclusive global rights to the bispecific antibodies HXN-1002 and HXN-1003.
After more than three years of discussion, the World Health Organization’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) has agreed on a proposal to prevent, prepare and respond to a pandemic. The plan is born, the INB proposal said, out of inequities around the world that slowed timely and equitable access to health products to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After more than three years of discussion, the World Health Organization’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) has agreed on a proposal to prevent, prepare and respond to a pandemic. The plan is born, the INB proposal said, out of inequities around the world that slowed timely and equitable access to health products to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the recent European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) meeting in Vienna, Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics LLC presented data on the neutralizing antibody responses of LHNVD-202, an unconjugated composite peptide vaccine.
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Inc. has presented preclinical data on their novel bispecific degrader BHV-1310 for the potential treatment of autoimmune disorders. To date, about 10% of the global population is affected by autoimmune diseases. IgG-lowering agents have suboptimal pharmacology and pharmacodynamic effects and have safety and tolerability challenges.
Remegen Co. Ltd. emerged as a surprise challenger in the generalized myasthenia gravis space, unveiling positive phase III data of its China-approved lupus drug, telitacicept (RCT-18; Tai’ai), in the rare autoimmune neuromuscular disorder at the 2025 American Academy of Neurology conference.
Researchers from Tridem Bioscience GmbH & Co. KG provided details on the development of TRB-001, an anti-α-synuclein construct consisting of a B-cell epitope derived from human α-synuclein (SNCA), conjugated to CRM197 and C-type lectin (CLEC) β-glucan.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG and Cue Biopharma Inc. have signed a strategic research collaboration and license agreement to develop and commercialize Cue Biopharma’s CUE-501, a differentiated B-cell depletion therapy for autoimmune diseases.
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