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Roche has received the European CE Mark approval for Contivue, a port delivery platform containing Susvimo (Lucentis) for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD); Susvimo (100mg/mL) is under the EMA’s review
Approval was backed by P-III (Archway) trial & additional studies, a P-II (LADDER) trial, & Portal OLE long-term study, with Archway showing…
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The US FDA has received 510(k) premarket notification for MosaiQ AiPlex Vasculitis (VAS) assay to improve & accelerate diagnosis of Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides & Anti-GBM (Goodpasture's) disease; available in IVDR CE-marking countries since Jul 2025
VAS assay diagnoses autoimmune vasculitis using just 10μL of sample in a single test, with 3 key autoantibody markers: MPO, PR3, & GBM…
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Biocytogen has entered into an evaluation & option agreement with Merck KGaA to develop antibody-conjugated lipid-based delivery solutions for nucleic acid payloads, incl. antibody-conjugated lipid nanoparticles
As per the deal, Biocytogen will provide fully human antibodies from its RenMice platform for evaluation to Merck KGaA’s antibody-conjugated LNP services, with Merck KGaA holding an exclusive…
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Zenas BioPharma has entered into an agreement with Royalty Pharma granting it royalty rights on the future sales of obexelimab
As per the deal, Zenas will receive ~$300M, consisting of a $75M upfront & 3 additional $75M each in milestones tied to P-III (INDIGO) trial achievement & FDA approvals in IgG4-RD & SLE, while Royalty Pharma…
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Ionis has reported P-III (CORE: n=617 & CORE2: n=446) trials data assessing olezarsen (50 or 80mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO for 12mos. in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG); the US FDA’s sNDA submission expected by year end
Both studies met their 1EP, with CORE showing reduction in fasting triglycerides by 72% (80mg) & 63%…
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Argo has entered into an additional strategic collaboration with Novartis for multiple CV assets
Novartis has obtained an option to license ex-China rights to two discovery-stage molecules for sHTG & mixed dyslipidemia, plus first negotiation rights to BW-00112 (ANGPTL3), a P-II asset. Deal also incl. a reciprocal P&L-sharing license for a hepatic siRNA asset…
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Health Canada has approved Elahere under priority review to treat FRα+, Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer after 1-3 prior treatments
Approval was based on P-III (MIRASOL) trial assessing Elahere vs investigator's choice of CT in pts (n=453) to treat PROC expressing high levels of FRα, as determined using the Ventana…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA of ensitrelvir fumaric acid for the prevention of COVID-19 following exposure to an infected individual (PDUFA: Jun 16, 2026); regulatory review is ongoing in Taiwan, Japan (for both PEP & paediatric pts), & the EU
NDA was supported by global P-III (SCORPIO-PEP) trial assessing ensitrelvir vs PBO as post-exposure…
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Merck has reported topline P-III (CORALreef Lipids) trial data assessing enlicitide decanoate vs PBO for the treatment of adults with hypercholesterolemia receiving mod. to high-intensity statins or are intolerant to statins
Trial met its 1EP with significant LDL-C reduction at Wk. 24 & achieved 2EPs, showing reduced non-HDL-C, apolipoprotein B, & lipoprotein(a) levels; data…
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Novatim has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement (excl. China) with RADIANCE Biopharma for KY-0301 to treat cancer
As per the deal, RADIANCE Biopharma will receive rights to develop, register, & commercialize KY-0301 globally (excl. China) in exchange for $15M upfront, ~$150M in R&D & registration milestones & ~$1B in commercial milestone, with progressive…

