biologics

British

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈlɒdʒɪks /

plural noun

biological products such as vaccines and therapeutic sera, used to induce immunity to infectious diseases or harmful substances of biological origin

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The review highlights advances in therapies designed to directly modify immune activity, including topical anti-cytokine biologics that disrupt persistent inflammatory signaling.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Although the company’s three major biologics — Herceptin, Avastin, and Rituxan — have faced heavy competition from biosimilars, the company has shifted its growth strategy toward next-generation cancer treatments.

From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026

It was overruled by FDA biologics chief Vinay Prasad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026

After years of struggling, Bethany is taking biologics, a relatively new type of medication which targets inflammation, and feels she's finally getting her "life back", having recently managed to land her first job.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

"Our peptide-based platform offers a new route to deliver insulin orally and may be applicable to long-acting insulin formulations and other injectable biologics."

From Science Daily ● Mar. 24, 2026

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