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VERAXA Biotech & OmniAb
VERAXA Biotech Collaborates with OmniAb to Develop Novel Bispecific Antibody Drug Conjugate for Solid Tumors
Shots: VERAXA Biotech has entered into a co-discovery alliance with OmniAb to develop novel bispecific antibody drug conjugate (bsADC) targeting solid tumors using the former’s ADC linker tech & conjugation expertise & OmniAb’s suite of transgenic antibody discovery solutions As per the deal, VERAXA will initiate novel bsADC program targeting 2 cancer-related molecules, using OmniAb’s…
Endogenex
Endogenex Reports REGENT-1 Australian Clinical Study Data of ReCET System for Type 2 Diabetic Duodenopathy
Shots: Endogenex has reported REGENT-1 Australian study data of ReCET System for the treatment of inflamed & dysfunctional tissue associated with type 2 diabetic (T2D) duodenopathy; REGENT-1 is also being conducted in the US The study showed dose-responsive improvements in insulin sensitivity & beta cell function at 12wks., sustained through 48wks., with 100% procedural success…
Vanotech
Chengdu Origen and Vanotech Report the First Patient Dosing in P-I (VAN-2401) Trial of KH658 for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration
Shots: Chengdu Origen & Vanotech has reported the first pts dosing in Vanotech-led P-I (VAN-2401) trial assessing KH658 for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) in the US The P-I trial will assess safety, tolerability, & efficacy of single suprachoroidal KH658 gene therapy in ~9 previously treated wet AMD pts that are responsive to anti-VEGF therapy…
Repare Therapeutics & DCx Biotherapeutics
Repare Therapeutics Out-Licenses its Discovery Platforms to DCx Biotherapeutics
Shots: Repare has out-licensed its discovery platform incl. SNIPRx, SNIPRx-surf, & STEP2 , along with certain intellectual property to DCx As per the deal, Repare will get $4M as upfront & near-term payments, 9.99% equity in DCx with dilution protection, & future potential out-licensing, clinical & commercial milestones, with low-single digit tiered sales royalties; Repare will…
Astrazeneca
AstraZeneca Reports P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) Trial Findings of Breztri Aerosphere for Uncontrolled Asthma
Shots: AstraZeneca has reported P-III (LOGOS & KALOS) trial results evaluating Breztri Aerosphere (BGF; 320/28.8/9.6μg or 320/14.4/9.6μg) vs PT009 (ICS/LABA via Aerosphere) & Symbicort pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) in pts (n=~4400) with uncontrolled asthma Trial met its 1EP, with BGF 320/28.8/9.6μg showing significant improvement in forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) AUC 0 to 3hrs. at…
Merck Animal Health & AmacaThera
Merck Animal Health Collaborates with AmacaThera to Develop Long-Acting Injectable Formulations for Veterinary Use
Shots: Merck Animal Health has entered into a binding evaluation & option agreement with AmacaThera to develop long-acting formulations for veterinary use Collaboration will leverage AmacaThera’s AmacaGel hydrogel platform to develop single-injection veterinary therapeutics with enhanced sustained drug delivery AmacaGel is a fast-gelling hydrogel composed of 2 established polymers, designed to liquefy under shear force…
Bavarian Nordic
Bavarian Nordic Reports the MHRA’s Approval of Vimkunya to Prevent Chikungunya
Shots: The UK’s MHRA has approved Vimkunya for active immunization against CHIKV disease in individuals (≥12yrs.); launch expected in the summer of 2025. Application submitted to Health Canada, with potential approval anticipated in H1’26 Approval was based on 2 P-III trials (n>3,500) that met their 1EP of rapid immune response within 1wk., with 97.8% of…