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OrsoBio Reports P-IIa Trial Data on TLC-2716 in Severe Hypertriglyceridemia and Metabolic Liver Disease
Shots: OrsoBio has reported topline P-IIa PoC trial data assessing TLC-2716 (6 or 12mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in 30 overweight pts with severe hypertriglyceridemia & metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) The study met its 1EP, showing statistically significant reductions in fasting triglycerides & remnant cholesterol, plus improved liver fat by MRI-PDFF, with stronger lipid…
THX Pharma Grants Biocodex Licenses for Batten-1 and TX01 in Rare Diseases
Shots: THX has granted Biocodex an exclusive global license to develop & commercialize Batten-1 for juvenile Batten disease (CLN3), along with exclusive US & Canada rights to develop & commercialize TX01 for Gaucher & Niemann-Pick type C disease As per the deal, THX will lead clinical development with financial & scientific support from Biocodex, which will…
Insilico Medicine and CMS Enter Multiple Collaborations to Advance Therapeutics in CNS and Autoimmune Indications
Shots: Insilico Medicine has entered into multiple AI-powered drug discovery collaborations with CMS, focusing on advancing therapeutic programs across CNS & autoimmune disease indications As per the deal, Insilico will leverage its Pharma.AI platform for target discovery & small-molecule design & optimization, while CMS will lead clinical development, regulatory strategy, trials, & commercialization Under the…
Iambic Therapeutics Partners with Takeda to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery in Oncology and GI/Inflammation
Shots: Iambic has partnered with Takeda in a multi-year tech & discovery collaboration to utilize Iambic’s AI drug discovery models toward advancing select high-priority small molecule programs in Takeda’s Oncology, & GI & Inflammation therapeutic areas The collaboration will leverage Iambic’s AI drug discovery suite & wet lab capabilities, with Takeda also gaining access to…
Eli Lilly to Acquire Orna Therapeutics for ~$2.4B
Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orna Therapeutics, gaining a broad platform to drive long-term innovation in genetic medicine & in vivo cell engineering As per the deal, Lilly will acquire Orna, with Orna’s shareholders receiving up to $2.4B in cash, incl. an upfront & subsequent clinical development milestones payment Acquisition…
MannKind Reports Initiation of P-II (INHALE-1st) Trial of Afrezza in Pediatric Patients with Newly-Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes
Shots: MannKind has enrolled the first patient in the P-II (INHALE-1st) trial assessing initiation of Afrezza(insulin human) Inhalation Powder in pediatric pts shortly after their type 1 diabetes diagnosis Trial will evaluate Afrezza over 13wks., followed by an optional extension phase for pts continuing to use Afrezza with basal insulin up to 26wks., assessing the proportion…