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Avenzo Therapeutics and DualityBio have signed an exclusive license agreement to develop, manufacture & commercialize the former’s AVZO-1418/DB-1418 across the globe (excl. Greater China)
As per the terms, DualityBio will get $50M upfront, ~$1.15B development, regulatory and commercial milestones as well as tiered royalties in Avenzo’s territory
AVZO-1418, an EGFR/HER3-targeting ADC developed…
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Simpson Interventions reported the grant of IDE by the US FDA to Acolyte Image-Guided Crossing & Re-Entry Catheter System plus 510(k) clearance for its Shadow Catheter
Acolyte System intends to enables cardiologists with revascularization of coronary chronic total occlusion (CTO). In Mar 2024, it was designated with the US FDA’s BDD and included…
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Following the NOC approval of Tyenne (tocilizumab) & Idacio (adalimumab), Fresenius Kabi Canada has received Health Canada NOC for Otulfi (ustekinumab), a biosimilar to Stelara for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, plaque psoriasis, and active psoriatic arthritis
NOC approval was granted after the analysis of analytical, preclinical, clinical & manufacturing results that showed equivalent…
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Alloy Therapeutics and Sanofi have entered into a target specific partnership to leverage Alloy's AntiClastic Antisense Platform for a CNS target
Sanofi will utilize its neuroscience expertise to develop genetic medicines that cross the blood-brain barrier. It will pay up to $27.5M as upfront & near-term preclinical milestones as well as $400M as…
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PharmaEssentia has reported topline data from a P-III (SURPASS-ET) study assessing P1101 (n=91) vs anagrelide (n=83) in patients (N=174) as a 2L treatment of ET for 12mos. with the US FDA filing for label extension to ET is expected by YE’25
The study achieved its 1EP of durable hematologic response at 9 &…
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Orna & Vertex have entered into a 3yrs. strategic research collaboration to utilize the former’s LNP delivery solutions for supporting the development of next-gen. gene editing therapies for SCD & TDT, with Vertex funding the partnership
As per the terms, Orna will get $65M upfront (incl. investment in the form of a convertible…
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GlycoNex has reported a licensing agreement to develop SPD8, a biosimilar version of Amgen’s Prolia and Xgeva (denosumab)
The licensee will secure rights for the development, regulatory activities & commercialization of SPD8 in the designated regions. The deal includes development and commercial milestones, supporting GlycoNex's global business operations
SPD8 is under P-III…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to GSK5764227 (GSK’227) for treating r/r osteosarcoma in patients with disease progression on at least 2 prior lines of therapy
Designation was supported by P-II (ARTEMIS-002) trial (carried out by Hansoh Pharma) assessing the safety & efficacy of GSK’227 to treat patients (n=60; 42 had osteosarcoma) with…
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Hologic has completed the acquisition of Gynesonics, focused on developing minimally invasive women’s health solutions, for ~$350M
The acquisition has strengthened Hologic's portfolio with the addition of Sonata System, a minimally invasive solution for heavy periods & fibroids
The Sonata System is developed to capture intrauterine images for diagnosis and transcervical treatment…
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Absci Corporation & Invetx have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop an innovative Half-Life Extension platform for animal health
The alliance will leverage Absci’s generative AI models to develop modular antibody sequences in animals, while Invetx gains rights to use HLE platform for improving therapeutic effect duration & customer convenience of various…

