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May 282013
 

Rituximab (trade names Rituxan and MabThera) is a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the surface of B cells. Rituximab destroys B cells, and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by excessive numbers of B cells, overactive B cells, or dysfunctional B cells. This includes many lymphomas, leukemias, transplant rejection, and autoimmune disorders.

Rituxan

Tiny Biotech Developing Drugs Akin To Biogen’s Rituxan Seen As Potential
Forbes
One small biopharmaceutical that believes it has a proven technology for another blockbuster is TG Therapeutics (TGTX), which is focused on developing drugs for the treatment of cancer and other underserved therapeutic needs, including hematologic …read all

http://www.forbes.com/sites/genemarcial/2013/05/27/tiny-biotech-developing-drugs-akin-to-biogens-rituxan-seen-as-potential-buyout-bet/

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Basilea reports isavuconazole orphan drug designation by US FDA

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May 282013
 

isavuconazonium as sulfate

Isavuconazole (BAL4815) is a triazole antifungal. Its prodrug, Isavuconazonium sulfate (BAL8557) is currently in Phase III clinical trials.

Basilea reports isavuconazole orphan drug designation by US FDA
ITNews
Pharmaceutica AG / Basilea reports isavuconazole orphan drug designation by U.S. FDA .

Basel, Switzerland, May 28, 2013 – Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. (SIX: BSLN) reported today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to isavuconazole for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis. An FDA orphan drug designation provides several benefits to the sponsor including a seven-year market exclusivity from product approval in the U.S. Isavuconazole was previously granted FDA fast track status that is designed to facilitate development and expedite the review of drugs to treat serious diseases

Isavuconazole (drug substance: isavuconazonium sulfate) is an investigational intravenous and oral broad-spectrum antifungal.

In collaboration with Astellas Pharma Inc., isavuconazole is being investigated in phase 3 clinical …  read all at

http://www.itnews.it/news/2013/0528071501820/basilea-reports-isavuconazole-orphan-drug-designation-by-u-s-fda.html

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Sonepcizumab/LT1009-US-based Lpath has begun patient dosing in Phase 2a single-arm trial of anti-cancer drug, Asonep.

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May 282013
 

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