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Roche Reports P-III (INShore) Trial Findings on Gazyva (Obinutuzumab) for Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome

Shots: Roche has reported the P-III (INShore) trial findings assessing Gazyva (Obinutuzumab; Wk. 0, 2, 24 & 26) vs mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; QD) in 85 pts (>2-25yrs.) with frequently relapsing or steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome Trial met its 1EP, with more pts achieving sustained complete remission at 1yr., & certain 2EPs. Gazyva showed significant benefits in…

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GSK Collaborates with Empirico to Advance EMP-012 Across Inflammatory Respiratory Diseases

Shots: GSK has entered into a worldwide exclusive license agreement with Empirico to develop & commercialize EMP-012 As per the deal,Empirico will lead P-I development of EMP-012, following which GSK will take over global development, regulatory filings, & commercialization, with Empirico receiving $85M upfront, ~$660M in development, regulatory & commercial milestones, & tiered royalties on…

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Astrazeneca

AstraZeneca Reports the EC’s Approval of Koselugo (Selumetinib) for Treating Neurofibromatosis Type 1

Shots: The EC has approved Koselugo for the treatment of symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN) in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) Approval was based on the P-III (KOMET) study assessing Koselugo (PO) vs PBO in 145 adults with NF1 & symptomatic, inoperable PNs across 13 countries incl. North America, South America, Europe, Asia &…

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Syndax

Syndax Pharmaceuticals’ Revuforj (Revumenib) Receives the US FDA’s Approval for NPM1-Mutated R/R Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Shots: The US FDA has approved label expansion of Revuforj to treat pts (≥1yrs.) with nucleophosmin 1 (NPM1)-mutated r/r acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options Approval was supported by P-II results from the P-I/II (AUGMENT-101) trial, which showed a 23% CR + CRh rate (15/65), median response time of 2.8mos.,…

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Incyte Partners with Enable Injections for enFuse On-Body Delivery System

Shots: Incyte has partnered with Enable Injections to develop and commercialize specific assets in Incyte’s portfolio, incl. INCA033989, a mutCALR selective mAb, with Enable’s enFuse On-Body Delivery System As per the deal, Incyte will obtain exclusive global rights to use enFuse tech with INCA033989 for essential thrombocythemia & myelofibrosis, with potential expansion to other assets &…

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Eisai and Biogen Report EU Launch of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Eisai and Biogen Report the Health Canada’s Approval of Leqembi (Lecanemab) to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Shots: Health Canada has approved Leqembi with conditions for adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia due to early Alzheimer’s disease who are ApoE ε4 non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology Approval was based on the P-III (Clarity AD) trial assessing Leqembi vs PBO in pts with MCI or mild dementia due to…

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GSK Secures Exclusive License to Syndivia’s ADC Candidate for Prostate Cancer

Shots: Syndivia has granted GSK exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize a preclinical ADC for the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) As per the deal, GSK will handle global development, manufacturing, & commercialization of the ADC in exchange for an upfront payment, along with development & commercial milestone payments up to a total of…

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Novartis to Acquire Avidity Biosciences for ~$12B, Boosting its Neuroscience Pipeline

Shots: Novartis has agreed to acquire Avidity Biosciences, strengthening its neuroscience pipeline with Avidity’s Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs) platform & 3 late-stage programs As per the deal, Novartis will acquire Avidity for $72/share, valuing the company at ~$12B with an enterprise value of ~$11B; closing expected in H1’26 Before the merger, Avidity will transfer its early-stage precision…

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