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Oncolys’ Telomelysin Up for Japan Panel Review on May 21
A Japanese health ministry panel will meet on May 21 to discuss whether to recommend approval for Oncolys BioPharma’s oncolytic virus therapy telomelysin for esophageal cancer. The Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Committee on Regenerative Medicine Products, Biological Products and Biotechnologies is…
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