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Advancing an Antibody to Prevent and Treat Cytokine Storms in COVID-19

Advancing an Antibody to Prevent and Treat Cytokine Storms in COVID-19

FromThe Bio Report


Advancing an Antibody to Prevent and Treat Cytokine Storms in COVID-19

FromThe Bio Report

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Dec 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There are many approved or experimental therapies in development for a range of indications that, because of their mechanisms of action, have been pursued as potential therapies to treat patients with COVID-19. One of the most advanced candidates in this category is lenzilumab, an experimental monoclonal antibody that’s in development for certain cancers and other conditions. The antibody has the potential to neutralize a cytokine known as GM-CSF, which can trigger a severe immune reaction and cause hyperinflammation as a result of a cytokine storm. It is this immune response that underlies the most serious cases of COVID-19 virus. We spoke to Cameron Durrant, chairman and CEO of Humanigen, about lenzilumab, how it was recognized as a potential treatment for COVID-19, and the path forward for the therapy.
Released:
Dec 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Bio Report podcast, hosted by award-winning journalist Daniel Levine, focuses on the intersection of biotechnology with business, science, and policy.