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Astex has entered into an exclusive, worldwide research collaboration & license agreement with Genentech to identify small molecules with selective inhibitory activity for the treatment for breast cancer
Astex will license compounds from its breast cancer discovery program to Genentech and jointly optimize lead compounds through preclinical candidate selection, after which Genentech will lead…
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Sanyou & Baiyunshan Xihe have entered into a strategic collaboration to co-develop novel radiopharmaceuticals & radiodiagnostic products by combining AI-driven drug discovery with nuclear medicine expertise
As per the deal, Sanyou Bio will contribute its AI-STAL libraries & AI-Drug Accelerator platform for target molecule discovery, while Baiyunshan Xihe will lead radionuclide production, radiolabeling, preclinical…
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Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Myricx Bio, strengthening Novartis’ oncology pipeline & advancing next-generation targeted drug conjugates with novel payload mechanisms
Myricx is developing ADCs, using NMT inhibitor (NMTi) payloads designed to disrupt key cancer cell processes, with preclinical data showing broad activity across solid tumors, incl. TOPO-1-resistant models
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The US FDA has received IND applications for ASC36, a QM to Q3M peptide amylin receptor agonist, & ASC36_35 FDC, a QM injection co-formulation of ASC36 + ASC35, for the treatment of obesity
In NHP studies, ASC36 SALD showed ~6-fold longer half-life than eloralintide, supporting QM to Q3M SC dosing, while ASC36_35 FDC SALD…
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The US FDA has received the BLA of SkinTE for the treatment of Wagner Grade 1 diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs)
BLA submission follows the P-III (COVER DFUS II) trial assessing SkinTE + SoC vs SoC alone in 120 pts with Wagner 1 DFU, which met its 1EP of complete wound closure
SkinTE is a first-in-class autologous…
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The US FDA has granted clearance to Flu and COVID-19 Test, an at-home PCR test capable of detecting multiple respiratory viruses, expanding its portfolio of over-the-counter molecular diagnostics
The test delivers PCR-quality results in 30min. & detects COVID-19 and influenza A/B at home, enabling earlier diagnosis & timely treatment decisions, incl. access to antiviral…
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United Therapeutics has acquired Thymmune Therapeutics, incl. its lead asset THY-100, developed for the treatment of congenital athymia
Under the deal, United Therapeutics has acquired Thymmune for $140M upfront, with up to $160M in additional earn-out payments tied to clinical & regulatory milestones through 2031
THY-100 is a preclinical regenerative therapy for congenital athymia…
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CSPC & AstraZeneca have entered into a strategic collaboration, option & license agreement to leverage CSPC’s siRNA discovery & extrahepatic targeted delivery platforms to develop novel small nucleic acid therapeutics
CSPC & AstraZeneca will jointly discover & develop preclinical candidates for two renal disease targets, with AstraZeneca holding options for global/ex-China rights to each…
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Median Technologies has received CE Mark for eyonis Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) to detect & diagnose lung cancer
In testing eyonis LCS has showed 93.3% sensitivity & 92.4% specificity, with 68% reduction of False Positives & 66% reduction of False Negatives, minimizing unnecessary follow-ups
eyonis Lung Cancer Screening is an AI-powered computer-aided detection & diagnosis…
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AlzeCure Pharma has entered into an out-licensing & collaboration agreement with QuantumCell for global rights to AlzeCure’s Alzheimer’s platform NeuroRestore, incl. ACD856
AlzeCure will receive $12M upfront, incl. a $5M investment, & is eligible for development & commercial milestones exceeding $2.2B (excl. royalties), plus tiered single to low double-digit royalties
NeuroRestore ACD856 is a…

