Abstract
The present industry update covers the period 1-31 May 2019. Sources of information included company press releases, regulatory and patent agencies notices, and various news websites. This month saw the announcement that world-renowned MIT scientist, Robert Langer is to be awarded the 2019 Dreyfus Prize for Chemistry for his contribution to drug delivery. Several notable collaborations were announced this month including Intec to partner with Merck on development of products using Intec's 'Accordion Pill' and Zylö Therapeutics to use its Nanopods™ in a partnership with Hoth Therapeutics to develop a treatment for lupus. Approvals this month include concept receiving 'Breakthrough Device designation' from the US FDA for its CE-marked sirolimus drug-coated balloon catheter, MagicTouch. Tocsagen and Insmed released positive late stage clinical trial results for products employing advanced delivery technologies.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 613-620 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Therapeutic Delivery |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- advanced delivery platforms
- combination products
- emerging technologies