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China’s NMPA has accepted an NDA for gumokimab (AK111) to treat mod. to sev. plaque psoriasis based on the P-III (AK111-301) trial & 3 supportive studies, showing rapid improvement in 2wks.
Data showed short-term efficacy, with a PASI 75 response rate approaching 96% & an sPGA 0/1 response nearing 90%. PASI 90 hit ~80%, &…
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CStone & SteinCares have partnered to commercialize sugemalimab, where SteinCares will gain its commercialization rights in 10 LATAM countries (incl. Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Guatemala, & Ecuador), & CStone will handle its supply
As per the terms, SteinCares will handle regulatory filings & marketing of sugemalimab in exchange for upfront, regulatory & commercial milestones as well as…
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FDA has granted FTD to Cu-64 SAR-bisPSMA for PET scans of PSMA+ lesions in pts with BCR post-receiving SoC, based on a P-I/II (COBRA) trial assessing it (same & next day) in patients who had an SoC scan at study entry
Study showed that it localized disease in ~80% patients & detected double the…
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IMMvention & Novo Nordisk have entered into a strategic collaboration & license agreement to jointly develop oral BACH1 inhibitors for SCD & other chronic conditions
As per the terms, Novo Nordisk will get an exclusive worldwide license of the systemic BACH1 program, while IMMvention retains rights to develop brain-penetrant BACH1 inhibitors, targeting diseases…
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Virbac has launched Zenifel pheromone product in two formats (gel diffuser & Spray) to manage stress-related behaviors in cats & improve their health
Zenifel Gel Diffuser provides ~2mos. of calming effects, covering ~750 sq. ft. & reducing stress by ~80%, while the spray format offers 400+ odorless sprays, plus ensures quick relief for…
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Medidata and Tigermed have expanded their 13yrs. collaboration to leverage the former’s Medidata Platform across all trial phases, enhancing workflows, regulatory compliance & delivery of therapies globally
Tigermed will integrate the platform with their workflow, automate data capture, streamline operations to enhance trial efficiency for accelerating time to commercialize new therapies
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P-Ib/IIa (iLSTA) trial assessed certepetide (LSTA1; iRGD cyclic peptide) ± SoC CT ± Imfinzi in LA inoperable PDAC pts (N=30) randomized into 3 arms, with A1 (n=5) receiving SoC CT + PBO Imfinzi & PBO certepetide; A2 (n=5) receiving SoC CT + certepetide & PBO Imfinzi; A3 (n=20) receiving SoC CT + Imfinzi &…
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The company has begun P-III (ECLIPSE) trial of ASP-1929 (photoimmunotherapy) + Keytruda for HNSCC, with first patient treated at a site across the US. Recruitment is underway in Japan, Taiwan & other regions
This global study aims at assessing safety & efficacy of ASP-1929 + Keytruda vs Keytruda-based SoC as a 1L treatment…
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AbbVie & Neomorph have partnered in a collaboration & option-to-license deal to develop molecular glue degraders for oncology & immunology, using Neomorph's molecular glue discovery
As per the terms, Neomorph will receive upfront & is eligible for ~$1.64B in future option fee & milestones, plus net sales-based royalties
Molecular glue degraders are…
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Tiziana identified new immune biomarkers in na-SPMS patients treated with nasal foralumab, using single-cell RNA sequencing of peripheral blood samples taken before treatment & at 3 as well as 6mos. post-administration
Study showed that after dosing in ongoing ISPPEA (expanded access program; n=10), gene expression changed starting 3mos. incl. modulation of FoxP3 Tregs,…

