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The EC has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo (anifrolumab; 120mg, SC, QW, PFS) for the treatment of adults with SLE in combination with SoC; regulatory review is ongoing in the US & Japan
Approval was based on the P-III (TULIP-SC) trial assessing Saphnelo vs PBO in 367 pts (18-70yrs.) with mod. to sev. active, autoantibody-positive SLE while receiving SoC,…
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Dren Bio has partnered with Sanofi to discover & develop next-generation B-cell depleting therapy for the treatment of various autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Dren Bio will receive $100M upfront & ~$1.7B in milestones, with both parties jointly leading discovery & preclinical work using Dren Bio’s platform, after which Sanofi will handle…
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The FDA has received Vanda’s BLA for imsidolimab to treat GPP, with a priority review requested that could enable potential approval as early as mid-2026
BLA was supported by global P-III (GEMINI-1 & 2) trials, where GEMINI-1 (n=45) evaluated a single IV dose of imsidolimab (300 or 750mg) vs PBO, & GEMINI-2 re-randomized pts…
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Adaptive has entered into 2 non-exclusive agreements with Pfizer, combining its T-cell receptor (TCR) discovery & immune receptor antigen-mapping platform to support Pfizer’s research across autoimmune & other disease areas
As per the target discovery deal, Adaptive will identify disease-specific TCR targets in rheumatoid arthritis from Pfizer clinical samples, while Pfizer will lead development…
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ADEL has entered into an exclusive worldwide license agreement with Sanofi for the development & commercialization of ADEL-Y01 & related backup compounds
As per the deal, ADEL will receive a non-refundable payment of $80M upfront plus development & commercial milestones, representing the total deal value of ~$1.04B, tiered royalties on net sales ranging up…
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The CHMP has recommended Sobi's Aspaveli (pegcetacoplan) for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) or primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (IC-MPGN) pts (≥12yrs.), with EC decision expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (VALIANT) trial assessing Aspaveli(Q2W) vs PBO in C3G or primary IC-MPGN pts (≥12yrs., n=124) for 26wks. followed by 26wk. open-label period, where all…
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Insilico has entered into an exclusive out-licensing collaboration with TaiGen & its subsidiary TaiGen Biopharmaceuticals for ISM4808 to treat CKD-related anemia
As per the deal, TaiGen will gain exclusive rights to ISM4808 & related forms for further development, commercialization & sub-licensing in Greater China, while Insilico will receive upfront payment, development & sales milestones, &…
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The CHMP has recommended Cytokinetics’ Myqorzo for the treatment of adults with symptomatic (NYHA, class II-III) oHCM, with EC decision expected in Q1’26
Opinion was based on P-III (SEQUOIA-HCM) trial of Myqorzo, showing improved exercise capacity vs PBO at 24wks., with increased peak oxygen uptake by 1.8 vs 0 ml/kg/min, consistent across all subgroups &…
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CHMP recommended GSK's depemokimab as add-on maintenance therapy for asthma pts (≥12yrs.) with type 2 inflammation (eosinophilic) & as add-on therapy for inadequately controlled CRSwNP, based on P-III (SWIFT & ANCHOR) trials, respectively; EC’s decision expected in Q1’26
SWIFT-1 (n=382) & SWIFT-2 (n=380) trials showed depemokimab reduced asthma exacerbations by 54% over 52wks. (1EP)…
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The US FDA has approved J&J's Akeega (niraparib & abiraterone acetate tablet) + prednisone to treat adults with BRCA2-mutated mHSPC
Approval was backed by the ongoing P-III (AMPLITUDE) trial assessing Akeega + prednisone/prednisolone + ADT vs PBO/abiraterone acetate with prednisone + ADT in 696 pts with deleterious germline or somatic HRR gene-altered mHSPC
Trial met its…

