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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adverum Biotechnologies, incl. its asset Ixo-vec
As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Adverum for $3.56/share plus a CVR of ~$8.91 per share, tied to milestones: for ~$1.78 per CVR on Ixo-vec’s FDA approval within 7yrs. of closing & ~$7.13 per CVR upon achieving $1B…
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The US FDA has approved Lynkuet for the treatment of mod. to sev. vasomotor symptoms due to menopause based on P-III (OASIS-1, 2, & 3) trials, with commercial availability expected at the start of Nov 2025; MAA is under the EMA’s review
Efficacy was evaluated in OASIS-1 & 2 trials assessing Lynkuet vs PBO…
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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…

