The acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is a rare bleeding disorder with laboratory findings similar to those of inherited von Willebrand disease. Researchers from the Nara Medical University and collaborating institutions presented a potential therapeutic approach for AVWS.
Harbour Biomed has added another collaboration to its end-of-year dealmaking, this time with Bristol Myers Squibb Co. (BMS) to develop multispecific antibodies. Harbour is getting about $90 million up front, but milestones could eventually top $1 billion.
Confo Therapeutics NV has nominated CFTX-2034 as a development candidate to treat conditions linked to hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, specifically post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH). The company is now advancing CFTX-2034 through IND-enabling studies.