CD47: Regulation of cellular phagocytosis in cancer, inflammation & neurobiology

October 11, 2017

CD47 is a cell surface ‘don’t eat me’ signal that has been shown to be important in detection and evasion of cancer cells, inflammation, neuronal pruning and other path ophysiological processes. Blocking CD47 allows tumor cells to be recognized by phagocytes and this cell-cell interaction initiates a cascade of events resulting in tumor cell destruction. As such CD47 is an attractive target for the development of novel therapeutics.

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Arbor Pharmaceuticals is an Atlanta, GA based specialty pharmaceutical company which currently markets prescription products for cardiovascular, neurosurgery/oncology and pediatric disorders. Arbor also markets OTC (nonprescription) drug products and has several branded and generic prescription products on market and in late stage development.

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Infographic | May 23, 2021

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Infographic | March 12, 2022

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Infographic | December 1, 2019

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Infographic | February 25, 2020

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Infographic | August 24, 2021

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Arbor Pharmaceuticals

Arbor Pharmaceuticals is an Atlanta, GA based specialty pharmaceutical company which currently markets prescription products for cardiovascular, neurosurgery/oncology and pediatric disorders. Arbor also markets OTC (nonprescription) drug products and has several branded and generic prescription products on market and in late stage development.

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