EMA leader doesn't share Oxford's optimism, Takeda-led alliance forges ahead with plasma-derived therapy plans, Indian pharma firm Cadila gets into testing kits.

Dozens of life science companies are working to find effective treatments for COVID-19. In addition to our daily in-depth coverage of key regulatory events relating to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re bringing you selected brief insights into some of the efforts that are under way on this front.

CSL Behring is backing the US biotech SAB Biotherapeutics in developing polyclonal antibodies in cattle for their efficacy against the pandemic virus, adding a second strand to the research efforts of the blood products specialty company.

A South Korean pharma firm is set to soon begin pivotal clinical trials for a hyperimmune globulin for the treatment of COVID-19 patients and plans to commercialize the product this year, with a hope of outrunning rivals including Takeda.