Archives for February 3, 2005

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MAbs to replace ineffective conventional therapies

The European monoclonal antibody therapeutics market is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.1 per cent to $11.4 billion (€8.7 billion) by 2011. The growth is fuelled by the need for safe and effective treatment alternatives to...

New reader speeds up cell-based assays

Cybio has launched a new flash luminescence reader that improves throughput and data quality in functional screening of G-Protein coupled receptors and calcium channels in drug discovery and research.

Nobex issued PEG-based polymer patents

Nobex Corporation has been granted two new US patents, which expand its 'PEGylation' technology of small polyethylene glycols (PEG) for modifying molecules for improved drug performance.

Post-tsunami diseases increase victim numbers

According to a new report, the number of victims claimed by the South-East Asian tsunami is likely to rise due to the lack of drugs in active development for post-tsunami diseases. The report identified only 87 drugs in active development for some of...

GPC Biotech starts trials of cancer antibody

GPC Biotech announced the initiation of a Phase I trial with its anticancer monoclonal antibody, 1D09C3, which has already proved effective in the treatment of lymphoid tumours including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.