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Zenas BioPharma Announces Publication of Phase 2 Study of Obexelimab, an Investigational Treatment for IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), in The Lancet Rheumatology

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Study found obexelimab produced rapid, strong, and sustained clinical improvement, including complete clinical remission, in most patients with active IgG4-RD Results support the continued development of obexelimab for the treatment of IgG4-RD and potentially other B cell-mediated autoimmune conditions WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zenas BioPharma, a…
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Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical jointly develop a new era of renewable carbon materials

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Bedford, Mass., Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Conagen, the bioplatform innovator and biomanufacturer, and Sumitomo Chemical, Japan’s leading chemical company, have announced to jointly develop p-hydroxystyrene (HS) and its polymer, poly p-hydroxystyrene (PHS), using a combination of biosynthesis, chemosynthesis, and polymerization. The monomer and the polymer are 100% renewable carbon,…
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Police to restore law and order in Riverlea

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Police Minister, General Bheki Cele, has assured the community of Riverlea that police are mobilising all their resources and specialised units to restore law and order in the area.On Monday, Cele led a high level delegation of senior police officers to the area to assess the local police’s responses to…
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Socio-economic opportunities for women under spotlight

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The acceleration of socio-economic programmes for women will take centre stage as the country commemorates Women’s Month.The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), in partnership with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government and various government entities will today officially launch the 2023…
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Pandor to host Japanese counterpart, launch Mapungubwe dialogues

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International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is today hosting her Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi.According to the department, the two Ministers will hold consultations focusing on various bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest.“The visit of the Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs marks the continuation of high-level engagements between…
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Rhino killings decrease by 11%

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In the first six months of this year, 231 rhinos were killed in South Africa, representing an 11% decrease when compared to the same period last year.This represents a decline of 28 animals killed for their horn.Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara…
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MEC Ivan Meyer on respect for farmers and Agri workers

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“Farmers and agri-workers do not deserve the vile sentiments expressed in the song "Kill the Farmer, Kill the Boer which was so enthusiastically and irresponsibly sung of over the weekend,” said Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Dr Ivan Meyer.“Our farmers work hard to produce food for our nation and ensure…
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