Invivyd Inc. has announced the discovery and advancement of VMS-063, a novel monoclonal antibody candidate for the treatment and prevention of measles.
Ibio Inc. has received clinical trial notification (CTN) acknowledgement from Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), as well as Human Research Ethics Committee approval, for IBIO-600, enabling the initiation of a first-in-human trial in Australia.
At the World Vaccine Congress this week, Longhorn Vaccines & Diagnostics LLC presented the preclinical characterization of LHNVD-501, a half-life-extended, humanized IgG monoclonal antibody (mAb) targeting peptidoglycan (PGN). PGN is a conserved structural component shared across bacterial species and an upstream driver of sepsis, as well as metabolic disease, autoimmune disorders and neurodegeneration.
Tyligand Bioscience Ltd. has reported new dual-drug antibody-drug conjugates comprising monoclonal antibodies covalently linked to stimulator of interferon genes protein (STING; TMEM173) agonist and a cytotoxic drug.
Soluble amyloid-β oligomers (AβOs) are known early drivers of Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. Acumen Pharmaceuticals Inc. has recently presented data generated in the development and characterization of anti-AβO antibodies with high selectivity for AβO over Aβ monomers.
Liminatus Pharma Inc. has announced plans to conduct a phase I trial of IBA-101, a next-generation CD47-blockade antibody designed to work alongside PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors across a range of solid tumors.
VST Bio Corp. has closed its series A financing designed to support the company’s work in vascular diseases with the development of first-in-class antibodies targeting edema and inflammation for patients with ischemic stroke.
Excellergy Inc. has presented data for Exl-111, an investigational allergic effector cell response inhibitor (ECRI) targeting the IgE axis that is designed to disarm allergic effector cells at the source of activation.
Counterx Therapeutics Inc. has executed an exclusive licensing agreement with the University of Minnesota and the University of Washington for a portfolio of novel monoclonal antibody and vaccine candidates targeting fentanyl and opioid overdose.
Slate Medicines Inc. has launched with $130 million in series A financing and a focus on advancing next-generation therapeutics for migraine and other headache disorders.