Liver cancer
Final analysis of the Himalaya trial demonstrated safety as well as a statistically relevant 22% improvement of overall survival (OS) without exposing the patient to an increase in liver toxicity.
AstraZeneca has been struggling to find an effective use for its anti-CTLA-4 antibody tremelimumab. It may have finally found it.
Less private investment and innovation in the development of new antibiotics are impeding efforts to combat drug-resistant infections.
Of these six patients, three had a partial response (PR) with their tumors shrinking by more than 30%.
Triumvira’s inaugural program is directed against HER2, a well-known tumor-associated antigen that is expressed in multiple tumors.
The oncogenicity and neurotoxicity risks of AAVs and possible mitigation strategies were the primary focus on Thursday.
Tecentriq is an anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor. Avastin binds to the VEGF protein, which plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of blood vessels by cancer cells.
Incidence rates for liver cancer began rising in the mid-1970s, and they are expected to go up through at least 2030. This report aims to give an overview of liver cancer, as well as explore current therapies, drugs in the pipeline and the future treatment landscape for patients and their caregivers living with liver cancer.
AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi (durvalumab) and tremelimumab were granted Orphan Drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma.
Tecentriq is the company’s PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor. Avastin is an antibody that binds to VEGF and interferes with tumor blood supply.
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