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Sana has reported 14mos. follow-up data from a FIH study of UP421, a hypoimmune-engineered allogeneic islet cell therapy, transplanted into a patient with Type 1 Diabetes without immunosuppression
Results showed sustained survival & function of pancreatic β cells. At 14mos., fasting & MMTT C-peptide levels matched the first 6mos. & exceeded in mos. 9-12,…
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GN Store Nord has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Hearing business to Amplifon for DKK 17B (~$2.59B), incl. DKK 12.6B (~$1.9B) in cash & DKK 56M (~$8.5M) Amplifon shares, giving GN ~16% stake in Amplifon
The deal will include hearing brands such as ReSound, Beltone & others, along with IP, R&D,…
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Bayer has reported the P-III (FIND-CKD) trial data assessing Kerendia (finerenone; 10 or 20mg) vs PBO, both in addition to SoC, in >1,500 adults with non-diabetic chronic kidney disease
Trial met its 1EP, showing a statistically significant improvement in eGFR slope, defined as the mean annual change in eGFR from baseline to Month 32; data…
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Roche has received the CE Mark approval for its Elecsys Apolipoprotein E4 biomarker test, an in-vitro diagnostic immunoassay to identify the presence of the ApoE4 gene variant in the bloodstream
The assay was evaluated in a study of 607 subjects with cognitive complaints or objective memory impairment of unknown aetiology, where Elecsys ApoE4 assay showed…
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The US FDA has approved Cosentyx(secukinumab) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs., ≥30kg) with mod. to sev. hidradenitis suppurativa
Approval was supported by adult clinical studies, PK modeling extrapolated from adult HS & psoriasis trials, pediatric trial data from other approved indications, & dosing analyses that showed weight-based pediatric dosing achieves exposure comparable to…
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Samsung Bioepis & Epis NexLab have entered a research collaboration & license agreement with G2GBIO to develop novel therapeutics using proprietary microsphere-based sustained-release technology
As per the deal, Samsung Bioepis will receive full licensing rights to a long-acting Semaglutide asset, an option to license another asset, & first negotiation rights for three additional assets,…
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The US FDA has approved Arexvy RSV vaccine for adults (18-49yrs.) at increased risk for lower respiratory tract disease, expanding its use beyond those aged ≥50yrs.
Approval was based on P-IIIb trial (n=1458) assessing immune response & safety of Arexvy RSV vaccine in individuals (18-49yrs.; n=426) compared to adults (≥60yrs.; n=429); an additional cohort (18-49yrs.; n=603) was…
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OLE study assessed repinatrabit (JNT-517) in adolescents with PKU. Early time-point data remain embargoed to preserve parent-study blinding, with additional randomized-period results to be presented later
First cohort receiving repinatrabit (75mg, PO, BID) showed a 67% mean reduction in Phe from baseline (Day 56/OLE Month 1), with responses seen in all pts, incl. prior…
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Enodia has acquired Kezar’s Sec61-based discovery & development program assets, strengthening its understanding of Sec61 selectivity mechanisms & expanding translational insights to accelerate progress toward key clinical milestones
As per the deal, Kezar will receive a $1M upfront, ~$127M in development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties on future net sales
Enodia’s platform…
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PRISM has partnered with Receptor.AI to develop an AI-navigated, physics-guided platform for discovering orally available small molecules targeting intracellular protein–protein interactions (PPIs), membrane proteins & complex receptor systems
Collaboration will combine PRISM’s PepMetics Tech, 3D small molecules designed to mimic α-helix & β-turn motifs, with Receptor.AI’s AI-driven molecular design engine to identify hit, lead, &…

