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The P-IIb trial is evaluating XG005 (1250mg or 750mg, BID, oral) vs PBO in patients (n=450) for managing acute pain after bunionectomy
Results showed reduced pain intensity over 72hrs. post-surgery, with mild pain (<4 NRS) in high dose group vs severe pain (>7 NRS) in PBO; delayed rescue medication use of up to…
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The US FDA has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to MRX-5 for treating non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections
MRX-5 is a new drug for drug-resistant NTM infections, showing strong antibacterial activity, favorable safety & PK profile in both animal studies & human trial. With minimal interactions, low resistance potential & high oral bioavailability, it…
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Innovent & Roche have entered into a collaboration & exclusive license agreement for developing IBI3009 to treat advanced SCLC
As per the terms, Roche secures exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize IBI3009 plus will lead full development after early-stage studies, conducted jointly. Innovent will get $80M upfront, up to $1B development…
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The NMPA has accepted and granted priority review to NDA of Orpathys (savolitinib) + Tagrisso (osimertinib) for treating locally advanced or metastatic EGFR-mutated NSCLC with MET amplification in patients progressed on 1L EGFR inhibitor therapy. HUTCHMED will receive milestone from AstraZeneca
Submission was based on P-III (SACHI) study assessing the safety & efficacy…
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Sangamo regains rights to giroctocogene fitelparvovec (gene therapy for hemophilia A) as Pfizer ends their collaboration (effective Apr 21, 2025) & decids not to file BLA or MAA to pursue commercialization. Sangamo plans to seek a new partner
The drug is in P-III (AFFINE) trial involving 75 adult males with severe hemophilia A…
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Galera has completed Nova’s acquisition to form Galera Therapeutics, trading on OTC under GRTX ticker. Acquisition was backed by a $3M investment from a group of investors led by Ikarian Capital
Galera issued 21.1M common shares, pre-funded warrants for 23M shares & 119,318 Series B convertible preferred shares. At closing, Galera stockholders will…
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The patient enrollment in confirmatory P-III (LOTIS-5) study assessing Zynlonta + rituximab for treating 2L+ r/r DLBCL has been completed. Zynlonta was previously approved in 2021 under accelerated pathway for the same
The study aims to convert accelerated approval & support label expansion to 2L+ with rituximab. Part 1 enrolled 20 patients for…
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Xbrane Biopharma has resubmitted the BLA for its biosimilar of Genentech’s Lucentis (ranibizumab), to the US FDA post issuance of CRL in Apr 2024
The CRL stated requirement of additional information on the reference standard and follow-up actions from manufacturing site inspections. Xbrane has addressed the issues, qualifying new reference standard & completing…
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Corcept has submitted NDA of relacorilant to the US FDA for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing’s syndrome)
Submission was based on pivotal GRACE study, confirmatory P-III (GRADIENT) & long-term extension trials plus P-II hypercortisolism trial. Relacorilant showed improved symptoms without adrenal insufficiency, hypokalemia, QT prolongation, or progesterone receptor-related AEs (endometrial thickening or…
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Brii Bio & VBI Vaccines have signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire IP rights of BRII-179 (novel recombinant protein-based HBV immunotx., expressing Pre-S1, Pre-S2 & S HBV surface antigens)
As per the terms, Brii will acquire BRII-179’s patents, know-how & associated materials for $18M (eliminating all future milestones & royalty obligations). Prior…

