A total of 43 innovative new medicines are anticipated to be approved or listed in Japan this year, according to a survey by Jiho. At the center of attention are some highly innovative, but probably ultra-expensive, gene therapies, as well…
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Astellas/Sutro to Codevelop Next-Gen Immunostimulatory ADCs for Cold Tumors
Astellas Pharma said on June 28 that it has inked a worldwide strategic alliance and licensing deal with San Francisco-based Sutro Biopharma to collaborate in the R&D of innovative immunostimulatory antibody-drug conjugates (iADCs). The pact brings together Sutro’s superior technology…
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