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London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’
United Kingdom🩺 Health21 days ago

London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’

A London-based startup called Poolbeg Pharma is set to trial an oral drug, POLB 001, in six NHS hospitals. The drug aims to prevent 'cytokine storm,' a severe side effect of cancer immunotherapy that can cause organ damage. The company also mentioned it is developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill.

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The Guardian (UK) logoThe Guardian (UK)IndependentCenter21 days ago
London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’

A London-based startup called Poolbeg Pharma is set to trial an oral drug, POLB 001, in six NHS hospitals. The drug aims to prevent 'cytokine storm,' a severe side effect of cancer immunotherapy that can cause organ damage. The company also mentioned it is developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill.

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