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Biocytogen and Sihuan Pharmaceutical Partner to Discover Novel Therapeutics in Multiple Indications
Shots: Biocytogen has partnered with Sihuan Pharmaceutical to discover innovative therapies across multiple areas, incl. weight loss As per the deal, Biocytogen and Sihuan will combine Biocytogen’s fully human antibody discovery platform with Sihuan’s development, manufacturing, & commercialization capabilities In this collaboration, Biocytogen will leverage its integrated platforms, incl. target-humanized mouse models, in vivo efficacy…
4 hours ago
Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (EMERALD-3) Trial Data on Imfinzi Combination + TACE in Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Shots: The P-III (EMERALD-3) trial assessed single priming dose of Imjudo (300mg) + Imfinzi (1500mg) followed by Imfinzi (Q4W) + transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) ± lenvatinib vs TACE alone in 760 pts unresectable HCC eligible for embolization Imjudo + Imfinzi + Lenvatinib & TACE showed improved PFS (1EP) vs TACE alone, with OS (2EP) demonstrating a favorable trend in the…
5 hours ago
JenaValve Launches Trilogy Transcatheter Heart Valve System in the US to Treat Symptomatic, Severe Aortic Regurgitation (ssAR)
Shots: JenaValve Technology has launched Trilogy THV System to treat ssAR in pts at high or greater surgical risk & reported successful first cases across the US The System uses radiopaque locators to attach directly to native aortic leaflets without calcification, allowing stable implantation, precise alignment, reduced paravalvular regurgitation, & preserving future coronary access with…
8 hours ago
Eli lilly
Eli Lilly Reports US FDA Approval of Foundayo (Orforglipron) for Weight Loss
Shots: FDA has approved Foundayo along with lifestyle intervention for obese/overweight adults with weight-related medical problems; Foundayo will be available via LillyDirect beginning Apr 6, 2026 Approval was backed by the ATTAIN program, incl. ATTAIN-1, where Foundayo showed weight loss of 27.3 lbs (12.4%) vs 2.2 lbs (0.9%) with PBO at the highest dose, with…
9 hours ago
Axsome Therapeutics Acquires Global Rights to Balipodect from Takeda
Shots: Axsome has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Takeda for TAK-063 (balipodect), with an intention to develop it for treating schizophrenia & Tourette syndrome (P-III trial-enabling activities for schizophrenia to begin in 2026) As per the deal, Axsome gains global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize TAK-063, while Takeda receives an upfront payment,…
1 day ago
GSK New
GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Exdensur (Depemokimab) for Severe Asthma
Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved Exdensur as an add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) characterised by an eosinophilic phenotype based on P-III (SWIFT-1: n=382) & (SWIFT-2: n=380) trials  Exdensur reduced asthma exacerbations by 58% (SWIFT-1) & 48% (SWIFT-2) over 52wks., with results in Chinese pts (n=58, SWIFT-1) consistent with the overall population. Pooled data…
1 day ago
Frontier Medicines Grants Ex-China Rights of FMC-220 to LG Chem
Shots: Frontier has granted LG Chem an exclusive global license to develop & commercialize FMC-220 outside of Greater China, with Frontier retaining full rights in Greater China As per the deal, LG will handle regulatory filings, global clinical development, & commercialization in licensed regions, while Frontier may partially fund confirmatory trials & receive upfront, clinical,…
1 day ago
Apellis
Biogen to Acquire Apellis Pharmaceuticals for ~$5.6B
Shots: Biogen to acquire Apellis, incl. its assets Empaveli, Syfovre & felzartamab, for $41/share plus a non-transferable CVR, representing an upfront equity consideration of ~$5.6B, with remaining shares acquired later via a second-step merger CVR holders will receive $2/CVR if Syfovre achieves $1.5B sales (2027-2030), an additional $2 if it reaches $2B in the same…
1 day ago
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