Engitix and GSK Partner on Human ECM Platform to Identify Liver Fibrosis Regression Targets

Shots: Engitix & GSK have entered a strategic research collaboration & option agreement to identify & validate novel therapeutic targets that drive liver fibrosis regression using Engitix’s human extracellular matrix (ECM) platform & multi-omics datasets As per the deal, Engitix will receive ~£44.5M (~$59.3M) upfront & near-term payments, along with ~£118M (~$157.3M) per target in…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 8, 2026

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Alvotech Reports US FDA BLA Acceptance of AVT16 (Biosimilar, Entyvio)

Shots: The US FDA has accepted BLA for AVT16, a biosimilar to Entyvio (vedolizumab) as a lyophilized vial for IV administration, to treat adults with mod. to sev. active ulcerative colitis & Crohn’s disease BLA is supported by analytical, PK, & immunogenicity data demonstrating biosimilarity between AVT16 & the reference product, plus Alvotech has filed a…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 8, 2026

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Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide Delivers Significant Improvements in Weight, A1C, Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Shots: In TRIUMPH-1 trial & nested studies in knee osteoarthritis pain & OSA, retatrutide met all 1EPs at 80wks., with weight loss of 25.9% (9mg) & 28.3% (12mg). At 12mg, 65.3% pts achieved a BMI <30 & 33.3% reached BMI <25, while those with BMI ≥35 lost ~85 lbs through 104wks. It also reduced WOMAC…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 8, 2026

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Nurix Therapeutics Inks ~$3B Deal with Roche to Advance Bexobrutideg

Shots: Nurix has entered a global collaboration with Roche to develop & commercialize bexobrutideg (PO), a BTK targeted protein degrader, which is under P-II/III trial for chronic lymphocytic leukemia Nurix will receive $700M upfront & ~$2.3B in milestones. Development costs will be shared (40% Nurix & 60% Roche), with both co-commercializing the drug & equally…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 8, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (I CAN) Trial Data on Ultomiris for IgA Nephropathy

Shots: AstraZeneca has reported the global P-III (I CAN/ALXN1210-IgAN-320) trial assessing Ultomiris (IV) vs PBO in ~510 adults with IgAN who are at risk of disease progression Trial showed a 46.6% reduction in 24-hr. UPCR from baseline at 34wks. vs 5.6% with PBO, as early as Wk. 10 & sustained through 34wks. The results were consistent…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 8, 2026

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Health Canada Accepts the MAA for Kashiv BioSciences’ ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Shots: Kashiv BioSciences has reported that Health Canada has validated and accepted the MAA for ADL-018, a biosimilar version of Xolair (omalizumab) Omalizumab is approved for multiple allergic & inflammatory conditions, incl. mod. to sev. persistent asthma (≥6yrs.), CRSwNP (≥18yrs.), chronic spontaneous urticaria (≥12 yrs.), & IgE-mediated food allergy (>1yr.) Additionally, Alvotech & Kashiv BioSciences have…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2026

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Chiesi Reports the EC Approval of Lojuxta to Treat Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in Pediatric Patients

Shots: The EC has approved Lojuxta (lomitapide capsules) for the treatment of children (≥5yrs.) with Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH), alongside diet & other lipid-lowering treatments, incl. LDL-apheresis Approval was based on the P-III (APH-19) trial evaluating Lojuxta in 43 pediatric pts (5 to 17yrs.) with HoFH Trial met its 1EP, showing a mean 53.5% reduction…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2026

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Pfizer Licenses Chai Discovery’s AI Platform to Accelerate Biologics Research

Shots: Pfizer & Chai Discovery have entered into a licensing agreement, allowing Pfizer to integrate Chai’s AI-driven drug discovery platform into its biologics research workflows As per the deal, Pfizer will integrate Chai’s AI platform into its drug discovery engine, gaining early access to the Chai-3 model & a customized AI model built using Pfizer’s…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2026

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Teva Launches Ahzantive (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across Key EU Markets

Shots: Teva has launched Ahzantive, a biosimilar version of Eylea, in EU, with pre-filled syringe launches beginning in May 2026 in France, Germany, Spain, & the Netherlands, and additional market launches planned later in 2026 Ahzantive received EC approval in 2025 for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, visual impairment due…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2026

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports P-III (VISIONARY) Trial Data on Voyxact for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

Shots: Otsuka reported the ongoing P-III (VISIONARY) trial data assessing Voyxact (sibeprenlimab; n= 320) vs PBO (n=152) in preserving kidney function in IgAN pts over a 24mos. treatment period At 12mos., Voyxactimproved kidney function with a mean eGFR change from baseline of +0.7 vs -4.8 mL/min/1.73 m², achieving the KDIGO treatment goal of limiting annual kidney…

ByRidhi RastogiJune 5, 2026

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Engitix and GSK Partner on Human ECM Platform to Identify Liver Fibrosis Regression Targets

Alvotech Reports US FDA BLA Acceptance of AVT16 (Biosimilar, Entyvio)

Eli Lilly’s Retatrutide Delivers Significant Improvements in Weight, A1C, Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Nurix Therapeutics Inks ~$3B Deal with Roche to Advance Bexobrutideg

AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (I CAN) Trial Data on Ultomiris for IgA Nephropathy

Health Canada Accepts the MAA for Kashiv BioSciences’ ADL-018 (Biosimilar, Xolair)

Chiesi Reports the EC Approval of Lojuxta to Treat Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolaemia in Pediatric Patients

Pfizer Licenses Chai Discovery’s AI Platform to Accelerate Biologics Research

Teva Launches Ahzantive (Biosimilar, Eylea) Across Key EU Markets

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports P-III (VISIONARY) Trial Data on Voyxact for IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)

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