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AbbVie to Acquire Capstan Therapeutics for ~$2.1B

Shots: AbbVie has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capstan Therapeutics, including its P-I CPTX2309 and proprietary tLNP platform for in vivo RNA delivery to treat B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases As per the deal, Capstan will receive up to $2.1B in cash, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals CPTX2309 is a tLNP delivering mRNA…

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Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG Partner to Expand Access to Vision-Saving Treatments Across Sub-Saharan Africa 

Shots:  Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG entered into an agreement to make ranibizumab biosimilar for serious retinal diseases, accessible to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa   The partnership gives Bio Usawa exclusive rights to register and market Bioeq’s ranibizumab biosimilar, BioUcenta, advancing access to essential biologics in Sub-Saharan Africa   BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…

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Fresenius Kabi Launches Conexxence and Bomyntra (Biosimilars, Prolia & Xgeva) in the US 

Shots:  Fresenius Kabi launched Conexxence and Bomyntra, biosimilar of Prolia & Xgeva (denosumab) for all indications of the reference products across the US  Conexxence (denosumab-bnht) 60 mg/mL, available in PFS, is approved for adults at high risk of fractures, including those with osteoporosis, pts. on cancer treatments affecting bone density, or long-term glucocorticoids   Bomyntra (denosumab-bnht)…

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Sobi Reports the US FDA Approval of Gamifant for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Still’s Disease

Shots: The US FDA has approved Gamifant (emapalumab-lzsg) for treating hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in Still's disease, including systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA), in pts of all ages who are unresponsive, intolerant to glucocorticoids, or have recurrent MAS Approval was based on pooled data from two pivotal trials, P-III (EMERALD) and P-II (NI-0501-06),…

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XtalPi and Pfizer Expand Partnership to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery and Materials Simulation

XtalPi has expanded its collaboration with Pfizer to develop an advanced AI-powered molecular modeling platform, aiming to improve the speed and accuracy of small-molecule drug discovery by combining physics-based methods with scalable AI tools Under the expansion, XtalPi and Pfizer will develop predictive models tailored to Pfizer’s chemical space, enhancing small-molecule drug discovery. XtalPi will…

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Neurocrine Reports Data From KINECT-HD Study Evaluating INGREZZA in Huntington’s Disease (HD)

Neurocrine reported new post-hoc patient data from the P-III KINECT-HD study (n=128; 18-75yrs.) showing significant reductions in cognitive and motor-related burden with INGREZZA (valbenazine) vs. PBO in HD chorea At maintenance (10-12wks.), INGREZZA showed greater mean score reductions across 18 cognition items and 32 of 33 motor items vs PBO. The study used the UHDRS…

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Mabwell Signs Licensing Agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical for Albipagrastim Alfa Injection Technology

Mabwell's subsidiary T-mab has signed a licensing deal with Qilu Pharmaceutical for Albipagrastim alfa (R&D code: 8MW0511) across Greater China As per the deal, Mabwell will grant Qilu exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, improve, utilize, and commercialize Albipagrastim alfa in Greater China(including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan). T-mab will receive up to…

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