Pilatus Biosciences Inc. has obtained IND clearance from the FDA for PLT-012, a first-in-class anti-CD36 monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of solid tumors. Pilatus plans to initiate a first-in-human phase I trial with this metabolic checkpoint antibody in the first quarter of next year.

Researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology and collaborating institutions aimed to shed light on the physiological role of mesothelin (MSLN) and to identify antibodies that directly inhibit its function in tumor progression.

Crescent Biopharma Inc. has announced a new partnership with Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and reported progress across its pipeline, with three distinct programs set to enter the clinic next year.

Neurimmune AG has expanded its transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) collaboration with Alexion, Astrazeneca Rare Disease by entering into an exclusive global collaboration and license agreement to develop NI-009, a fibril depleter for light chain (AL) amyloidosis.

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. has gained clinical trial clearance from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for JMT-206 for weight management in individuals with obesity or overweight and at least one weight-related comorbidity.

A disrupted balance between T-effector and T-regulatory cells, together with the activation of autoreactive or alloreactive B cells that generate pathogenic antibodies, is a defining feature of autoimmune diseases and transplant rejection and contributes to their often poor outcomes.

Mabloc LLC has established a strategic partnership with Instituto Butantan to co-develop and manufacture MBL-YFV-01, a monoclonal antibody therapy for yellow fever virus (YFV) infection, including emergency post-exposure use.

Researchers at Calluna Pharma AS, Agiana Pharmaceuticals AS and Roskilde University have developed the first humanized IgG4 antibody that inhibits S100A4, which is a calcium-binding protein that helps drive fibrotic inflammatory diseases.

The overexpression of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) is tied to tumor progression in several malignancies, such as cholangiocarcinoma, HER2-negative gastric cancer and breast cancer. Lunan Pharmaceutical Group Corp. has developed a novel IgG1 monoclonal antibody against FGFR2b, LNF-2102, for the potential treatment of cancer.