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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Reports OLE Study Data on Repinatrabit in Phenylketonuria
Shots: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 laterFirst 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…
Enodia Acquires Kezar’s Sec61 Program to Advance Targeted Protein Degradation Pipeline
Shots: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 milestonesAs per the deal, Kezar will receive a $1M upfront, ~$127M in development, regulatory, & commercial milestones, plus tiered royalties on future net salesEnodia’s platform…
PRISM BioLab and Receptor.AI Partner to Develop a Drug Discovery Platform
Shots: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 systemsCollaboration 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, &…
Natera Launches Zenith Genomics in the US to Diagnose Rare Diseases
Shots:Natera has reported the commercial launch of Zenith genomics, a next-generation whole genome sequencing (WGS) assay designed to enhance the detection of rare diseases in the USThe platform combines whole genome sequencing with long-read sequencing confirmation to detect genomic features such as tandem repeat expansions, supporting diagnosis of rare & ultra-rare conditions, &…
Aplagon Doses First Patient in P-IIa (HEALING) Trial of APAC for Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease/Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia
Shots:Aplagon has dosed the first patient with APAC (IV) in its P-IIa (HEALING) trial in Finland for peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD), leading to chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI)Trial will evaluate APAC in ~42 CTLI pts across 4 cohorts to assess safety, efficacy, & effects on thrombo-inflammatory biomarkers. Additionally, an associated PET imaging study with…
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Johnson & Johnson Submits Tecvayli Application to EMA for R/R Multiple Myeloma
Shots:The EMA has received the Type II variation application for Tecvayli monotx. (teclistamab) for the treatment of adults with r/r multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received ≥1 prior therapyApplication was supported by the P-III (MajesTEC-9) trial assessing Tecvayli vs SoC of pomalidomide, bortezomib, & dexamethasone (PVd) or carfilzomib & dexamethasone (Kd) in 614…
George Medicines Partners with Ahngook Pharmaceutical to Commercialize GMRx2 in Korea
Shots:George Medicines has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Ahngook Pharmaceutical, granting rights to seek regulatory approval & commercialize GMRx2 in Korea for the treatment of HypertensionAs per the deal, George Medicines will receive an upfront licensing fee, potential regulatory & commercial milestone payments, as well as stepped royalties on…
C2N Diagnostics Partners with BeauBrain Healthcare to Offer PrecivityAD2 Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease in South Korea
Shots:C2N Diagnostics has entered into an agreement with BeauBrain Healthcare to offer PrecivityAD2 blood test for use in pts (≥50yrs.) with signs or symptoms of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in South KoreaStudy in The JAMA showed PrecivityAD2 improved diagnostic accuracy of Alzheimer’s disease vs SoC, while research in npj Dementia showed that the test demonstrated 91%…