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AbbVie Reports Topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-1) Trial Data on Epcoritamab for R/R Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Shots: AbbVie has reported topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-1) trial results assessing epcoritamab vs chemoimmunotherapy (R-GemOx or BR) in 483 adults with r/r DLBCL, who had received ≥1L of therapy (73% had received ≥2L) & were ineligible for HDT-ASCT Trial showed improved PFS, with improvements across CRR, DoR, & time to next treatment, plus the study did not…
D3 Bio Receives the US FDA IND Clearance to Initiate P-I trial of D3S-003 & P-II Combination Study of Elisrasib (D3S-001) with D3S-002
Shots: FDA has granted IND clearance to initiate D3S-003 a P-I, and a P-II combination study of D3S-001 (elisrasib), a next-gen KRAS G12C inhibitor, with D3S-002, an oral ERK1/2 inhibitor The P-II trial will evaluate the D3S-001 + D3S-002 combination in KRAS G12C–mutant NSCLC patients who have progressed on prior KRAS G12C therapies to assess…
AstraZeneca Secures China Rights to AbelZeta’s GPC3 Armored CAR-T Therapy for Solid Tumor
Shots: AstraZeneca to acquire AbelZeta’s 50% stake in the China development & commercialization rights to C-CAR031, securing full global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize C-CAR031 worldwide Under a prior agreement, AstraZeneca secured global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize C-CAR031 outside China, while AbelZeta remains eligible for additional development milestones & royalties tied to…
Sobi Reports the EC Approval of Aspaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy and Primary IC-MPGN
Shots: The EC approved Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for pts (≥12yrs.) with C3 glomerulopathy or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN), to be used with a RAS inhibitor unless such therapy is contraindicated or not tolerated Approval was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Aspaveli(twice weekly) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for…
Boston Scientific to Acquire Penumbra for ~$14.5B
Shots: Boston Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Penumbra, expanding its cardiovascular portfolio As per the deal, Boston Scientific will acquire Penumbra for $374/share, with Penumbra stockholders having the option to receive either $374 in cash or 3.8721 shares of Boston Scientific’s common stock, representing the enterprise value of ~$14.5B; closing expected…
Agenus Completes Strategic Collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences of ~$141M to Advance BOT+BAL Development & Expand US Manufacturing
Shots: Agenus has completed its strategic collaboration with Zydus Lifesciences to accelerate global development and potential commercialization of the BOT+BAL immunotherapy program As per the deal, Zydus gave $75M upfront payment to Agenus for US biologics manufacturing facilities, and Agenus is also eligible for Contingent Milestone Payments ~$50M in production-linked milestones. Zydus acquired common stock…