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The EC has approved Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo (5, 10, 15 & 20mg) for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with first EU launch expected in Germany by Q2’26
Approval was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by…
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Teva & Sanofi have reported RELIEVE UCCD LTE study data evaluating duvakitug (450 or 900mg, SC, Q4W) in 130 pts with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) following P-IIb (RELIEVE UCCD) induction study
Trial showed that at Wk. 44 of maintenance, 58% (900mg) & 47% (450mg) of UC pts achieved clinical remission per mMS,…
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The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II trial of CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) in pts with advanced solid tumors
CS2009 is being evaluated in a P-II trial (currently enrolling) across Australia & China, spanning 15 cohorts to evaluate monotx. & combination regimens in 9 solid tumors, incl. NSCLC, colorectal cancer, TNBC,…
GSK Reports the EC Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Asthma with Type 2 Inflammation and CRSwNP
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EC approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively
In SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380), Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% & 48% over 52wks. (1EP), with pooled data showing a 72%…
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Bio-Techne has received the European CE-IVD Mark for Ella benchtop immunoassay platform to produce accurate biomarker results in clinical settings
Ella is compatible with Simple Plex assays powered by R&D Systems antibodies & proteins, offering over 390 analytes across neuroscience, immunology, oncology, & cell & gene therapy to ensure consistent, high-quality data across diverse research applications…
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VB Spine has entered into a definitive agreement with Augmedics to secure exclusive rights to the xvision Spine System, enhancing precision in open, minimally invasive, & percutaneous spine procedures through advanced augmented reality (AR) navigation tech
Acquisition will expand VB Spine’s enhanced visualization portfolio by adding AR navigation capabilities, &, subject to regulatory approvals…
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Eli Lilly has reported P-III (LIBRETTO-432) trial data assessing Retevmo vs PBO in 151 pts with RET fusion-positive NSCLC following completion of definitive radiotherapy or surgery with curative intent, & other adjuvant therapy, if indicated
Trial met its 1EP, showing improvement in investigator-assessed EFS in early-stage (II-IIIA) pts, plus OS data was immature but demonstrated a…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance & CLIA waiver to VELO system for highly sensitive PCR results for respiratory pathogens
LEX Diagnostics has completed US trials of the VELO system & Influenza/COVID assay during the 2024/2025 respiratory season, with US commercial activities anticipated in 2026
VELO system allows multiplex PCR testing for respiratory…
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The US FDA has granted IND clearance to initiate P-I trial of HLX15-SC, a biosimilar version of Darzalex Faspro (daratumumab), for the 1L treatment of multiple myeloma
In Jun 2024, the P-I study of HLX15 (IV; Biosimilar, Darzalex) met its 1EP, demonstrating similar PK & comparable safety & immunogenicity to US, EU, & China-sourced…
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InnoCare has dosed the first patient with soficitinib (ICP-332) in the P-II/III trial for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria
Additionally, the company has completed enrolment in soficitinib’s P-III trial for mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis & P-II trial for vitiligo
Soficitinib (ICP-332) is a selective TYK2 inhibitor in development for T-cell–mediated autoimmune diseases,…

