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J&J has reported P-III (ASTRO) trial data assessing Tremfya SC induction (400mg at Wks. 0, 4 & 8) followed by either Tremfya 100mg SC Q8W or 200mg SC Q4W vs PBO in adults with mod. to sev. active UC; sBLA under the US FDA’s review
At Wk. 24, trial showed improved clinical remission rates…
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Eli Lilly has entered into a licensing agreement with Alchemab for ATLX-1282 to treat ALS & other neurodegenerative conditions
As per the deal, Alchemab will receive ~$415M, incl. an upfront payment, potential discovery, development, & commercial payments, as well as royalties, plus will handle early P-I trial activities, with Lilly leading further development &…
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Immutep has reported Cohort B data from P-IIb (KEYNOTE-C34/ TACTI-003) trial, with Cohort B assessing eftilagimod alfa + Keytruda as a 1L treatment of recurrent/metastatic HNSCC pts with PD-L1 expression (CPS <1)
As of Mar 31, 2025, trial showed improved mOS of 17.6mos. in evaluable pts (n=31) compared to historical mOS of cetuximab +…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA of Bysanti, an active metabolite of iloperidone to treat acute bipolar I disorder & schizophrenia (PDUFA: Feb 21, 2026). If approved, Bysanti may receive 5yrs. of data exclusivity, with pending patents extending into the 2040s
NDA is backed by various iloperidone trials, incl. 2 in acute schizophrenia, 1…
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The US FDA has granted interchangeable designation to Selarsdi, a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab) for all indications incl. treatment of adult & pediatric PsA & plaque PsO as well as Crohn’s disease, & ulcerative colitis, effective as of Apr 30, 2025
Selarsdi is an anti-IL-12/IL-23 mAb, with 4 approved presentations: 45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/mL…
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VERAXA Biotech has entered into a co-discovery alliance with OmniAb to develop novel bispecific antibody drug conjugate (bsADC) targeting solid tumors using the former’s ADC linker tech & conjugation expertise & OmniAb’s suite of transgenic antibody discovery solutions
As per the deal, VERAXA will initiate novel bsADC program targeting 2 cancer-related molecules, using OmniAb’s…
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Endogenex has reported REGENT-1 Australian study data of ReCET System for the treatment of inflamed & dysfunctional tissue associated with type 2 diabetic (T2D) duodenopathy; REGENT-1 is also being conducted in the US
The study showed dose-responsive improvements in insulin sensitivity & beta cell function at 12wks., sustained through 48wks., with 100% procedural success…
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Chengdu Origen & Vanotech has reported the first pts dosing in Vanotech-led P-I (VAN-2401) trial assessing KH658 for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) in the US
The P-I trial will assess safety, tolerability, & efficacy of single suprachoroidal KH658 gene therapy in ~9 previously treated wet AMD pts that are responsive to anti-VEGF therapy…
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P-Ib/II (TUPELO) trial (enrolment ongoing) assessed REC-4881 (4 or 8mg, QD) in FAP, with P-II evaluating efficacy via upper & lower endoscopy at Wk. 0, 13 (on-treatment), & 25 (off-treatment) in pts (≥55yrs.) with APC mutations
As of Mar 17, 2025, 4mg (n=6) showed a median 43% polyp burden decrease; 5/6 had reductions of…

