Biosion Inc. has gained FDA clearance of its IND application for BSI-082, a novel anti-SIRPα monoclonal antibody (mAb) candidate.

Patients with celiac disease have gluten-specific CD4+ T cells that recognize gluten via disease-associated human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules, specifically HLA-DQ2.5, leading to immune activation and enteropathy.

Elpiscience Biopharma Ltd. and Astellas Pharma Inc. have announced a research collaboration and license agreement for two novel bispecific macrophage engagers – ES-019 and another program.

Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and Ctm Biotech Co. Ltd. have reported progress in the development of a trispecific T-cell engager for an intracellular target.

In a study published in Antiviral Research, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences and collaborators have presented optimized nanobodies targeting the receptor binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

Gilead Sciences Inc. has signed an agreement with Compugen Ltd. to exclusively license Compugen’s preclinical antibody program against IL-18 binding protein, including the COM-503 drug candidate. COM-503 is a high affinity antibody which blocks the interaction between IL-18 binding protein and IL-18, thereby inhibiting cancer growth.

Scientists at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. have found a new way to permanently stop allergy through a combination of therapies that prevents the production of antibodies in secondary lymphoid organs and in bone marrow. The approach was tested in vivo in cynomolgus monkeys and in a mouse model.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Biolojic Design Ltd. have announced an exclusive license agreement to develop a potential novel antibody-based therapy for the treatment of atopic dermatitis and asthma.