The recombinant anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody produced by LFB Biotechnologies received orphan drug status for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL). This approval from the EMEA’s Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) was handed down on last October 7th. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia represents 30% of cases of leukemia in adults in Europe.

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LFB’s Recombinant Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibody Is Granted Orphan Drug Status In Europe For Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

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