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HUTCHMED has reported the P-II/III (FRUSICA-2) trial data assessing fruquintinib + sintilimab vs axitinib/everolimus as 2L treatment in 234 pts with locally advanced or metastatic RCC
As of Feb 17, 2025 (mFU of 16.6mos.), regimen showed a mPFS of 22.2 vs 6.9mos., ORR of 60.5% vs 24.3%, & mDoR 23.7 vs 11.3mos., with benefits observed…
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The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to SyncAR Spine platform to enhance precision in spine surgery
SyncAR Spine, integrated with Medtronic StealthStation, uses AI-driven vertebra segmentation, advanced decompression planning, & segmental fusion to streamline surgical planning & help align preoperative models with intraoperative CT
SyncAR Spine also allows surgeons to monitor bone removal…
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Arcus has reported data from Arm A1 (n=41) of the P-II (EDGE-Gastric) trial assessing domvanalimab (1600mg, IV, Q4W) + Yutuo (480mg, IV, Q4W) & CT in pts with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic G/GEJ or esophageal adenocarcinoma
As of Mar 3, 2025 (mFU of 26.4mos.), pts showed 24mos. OS rate of 50.2% (mOS: 26.7mos.)…
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The CVMP has recommended Lenivia for the reduction of pain associated with osteoarthritis in dogs, with EC’s decision expected in Q4’25. Also, a commercial launch in the EU is planned for 2026
Lenivia showed increased mobility & decreased pain after a single administration in a 9mos. field study, along with favorable safety in dogs…
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BMS has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orbital, strengthening & diversifying its cell therapy portfolio
As per the deal, BMS will acquire Orbital, incl. its asset, OTX-201 & RNA platform, in an all-cash transaction of $1.5B
OTX-201 is a preclinical circular RNA therapy encoding a CD19 CAR for in vivo expression delivered via…
This week, PharmaShots’ news was all about the updates on Clinical Trials, Regulatory, Pharma, MedTech, M&A, DigiHealth, Animal Health, and Biosimilars. Check out our full report below:
AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo Report P-III (TROPION-Breast02) Trial Results of Datroway for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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AstraZeneca Reports P-III (Bax24) Trial Data on…
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The US FDA has granted FTD to ADCE-D01 for the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS)
ADCE-D01 is being evaluated in P-I/II (ADCElerate1/EUCT) dose escalation & expansion study as a monotx. for metastatic &/or unresectable STS, with enrolment ongoing in the US & EU
ADCE-D01 is an ADC targeting uPARAP & conjugated to the…
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Ono Pharmaceutical has reported the P-II (ONO-4578-08) trial findings of ONO-4578 (EP4 antagonist) regimen for previously untreated, HER2-negative unresectable advanced or recurrent G/GEJ cancer
ONO-4578-08 assessed ONO-4578 (40mg, QD, PO) + Opdivo (360mg, Q3W) & CT (S-1 + Oxa or CapOx) vs PBO + Opdivo & CT in G/GEJ cancer pts across Japan, South Korea…
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Bio-Thera Solutions has entered into an exclusive commercialization & license agreement with Intas Pharmaceuticals for BAT2506, a biosimilar version of Simponi (golimumab), for Canada
The agreement expands their Feb 2025 deal, under which Intas holds US commercialization rights for BAT2506, while Bio-Thera handles its development & manufacturing
BAT2506 is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody that targets…
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Phibro Animal Health has entered into a licensing agreement with Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals to develop & commercialize a therapeutic asset targeting periodontal health in companion animals
As per the agreement, Phibro will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Lighthouse Pharma’s proprietary compound for canine periodontal care, though financial terms were not disclosed
The…

