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BioVersys Partners with Shionogi to Jointly Develop Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Clinical Candidate
Shots: BioVersys & Shionogi have entered into a global research & exclusive license option agreement to co-develop novel ansamycin compounds from BioVersys’ BV500 program into clinical candidates for treating NTM infections Shionogi will gain access to BioVersys’ ansamycin chemistry platform & BV500 program, with an exclusive option to license selected molecules for clinical development &…
Apotex Receives Health Canada Approval for Aflivu (Biosimilar, Eylea)   
Shots:  Apotex has reported Health Canada's approval of Aflivu (aflibercept), a biosimilar to Eylea in PFS and vials  Aflivu is indicated for wet age-related macular degeneration, macular edema from retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and myopic choroidal neovascularization  Aflivu expands Apotex's biosimilar portfolio, which already includes Grastofil (filgrastim), Lapelga (pegfilgrastim), and Bambevi (bevacizumab)  Ref: PRNewsWire | Image:…
Unnatural Products Collaborates with argenx to Develop Oral Macrocyclic Peptides Across Multiple Indications
Shots: Unnatural Products (UNP) & argenx have entered into a strategic multi-target research collaboration to identify & develop oral macrocyclic peptide drugs for hard-to-target diseases leveraging UNP’s drug discovery platform As per the deal, UNP will receive upfront payment, equity investment, near-term, & R&D payments, plus ~$1.5B in research, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones as well as…
HanchorBio Out-Licenses HCB101 to Shanghai Henlius Biotech For ~$202M
Shots: HanchorBio entered into an out-licensing agreement with Shanghai Henlius Biotech and granted exclusive rights to develop and commercialize HCB101 in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and MENA Under the terms and agreement, HanchorBio will receive $10M upfront and up to $192M in development and regulatory milestones, plus tiered royalties Henlius will also oversee development, production,…
AbbVie to Acquire Capstan Therapeutics for ~$2.1B
Shots: AbbVie has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capstan Therapeutics, including its P-I CPTX2309 and proprietary tLNP platform for in vivo RNA delivery to treat B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases As per the deal, Capstan will receive up to $2.1B in cash, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals CPTX2309 is a tLNP delivering mRNA…
Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG Partner to Expand Access to Vision-Saving Treatments Across Sub-Saharan Africa 
Shots:  Bio Usawa Biotechnology and Bioeq AG entered into an agreement to make ranibizumab biosimilar for serious retinal diseases, accessible to millions in Sub-Saharan Africa   The partnership gives Bio Usawa exclusive rights to register and market Bioeq’s ranibizumab biosimilar, BioUcenta, advancing access to essential biologics in Sub-Saharan Africa   BioUcenta, an intravitreal injection, blocks abnormal retinal…