FDA grants orphan drug status to Escend’s ES-3000 to treat chronic myeloid leukemia
"We are extremely pleased with the grant of orphan drug designation for our lead compound in CML. This is an important step in gaining commercial interests for a
Novartis has signed an agreement to purchase Myricx Bio, a UK-based biotechnology company, in a transaction valued at up to $1.5bn.
The companies will develop next generation, precision-controlled chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) product candidates that feature Cell Design Labs’ molecular on/off switch technology. Under the deal, Cell Design Labs
Olmutinib is a third-generation, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation-specific tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) intended to treat EGFR mutation-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Boehringer Ingelheim will evaluate