biogen

American  

[bahy-uh-juhn, -jen] / ˈbaɪ ə dʒən, -ˌdʒɛn /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. a hypothetical protein molecule, large and unstable, once assumed to be basic to fundamental biological processes.

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biogen British  

/ ˈbaɪədʒən /

noun

1. a hypothetical protein assumed to be the basis of the formation and functioning of body cells and tissues

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Etymology

Origin of biogen

First recorded in 1895–1900; bio- + -gen

Example Sentences

Melissa Murray received grants from NIH, was a paid consultant for Biogen Pharmaceuticals, and served on committees for the Alzheimer's Association and International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

From Science Daily

Andrew Teich received grants from the NIH, a contract from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and an honorarium from Ono Pharmaceuticals, owns stock in Ionis Pharmaceuticals and Biogen Pharmaceuticals, and served on committees for the Department of Defense and the Alzheimer's Association.

From Science Daily

The class of Alzheimer’s treatments that includes Kisunla and Biogen’s Leqembi, which are approved to treat patients already experiencing cognitive impairment, has been somewhat of a disappointment.

From Barron's

If that’s so, it could transform Alzheimer’s treatment strategy, and dramatically expand the market for Lilly, Biogen, and Biogen’s partner Eisai.

From Barron's

The launch of Zolgensma, along with a competing medicine from Biogen called Spinraza, has changed how doctors approach spinal muscular atrophy.

From Barron's