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Amgen Acquires Dark Blue Therapeutics for ~$840M
Shots: Amgen has acquired Dark Blue Therapeutics, strengthening its early oncology discovery efforts & pipeline As per the deal, Amgen acquired Dark Blue Therapeutics in a transaction valued at ~$840M, integrating Dark Blue into its existing research organization Acquisition will add a preclinical small molecule that degrades MLLT1/3 in select acute myeloid leukemia subtypes, showing differentiated anti-cancer activity…
J&J
Johnson & Johnson Reports Topline P-IIb (JASMINE) Trial Data on Imaavy (Nipocalimab) for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Shots: J&J has reported the topline P-IIb (JASMINE) trial data assessing Imaavy (nipocalimab) vs PBO in 228 adults with SLE, along with the initiation of the P-III program Trial met its 1EP with higher SRI-4 composite response at Wk. 24, plus achieved secondary & exploratory endpoints, incl. those indicating the potential of nipocalimab for steroid sparing;…
Ikarovec Secures Global Option to VectorBuilder’s Intravitreal Capsid Technology
Shots: Ikarovec has entered into an exclusive worldwide option agreement for VectorBuilder’s AAV capsid technology to be used with Ikarovec’s IKAR-003 for intermediate age-related macular degeneration (AMD) As per the deal, following successful tech evaluation, Ikarovec will lead the clinical development & commercialization of IKAR-003, with the proposed transaction for its intermediate AMD potential expected…
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Receives the Health Canada Approval for Redemplo (Plozasiran) to Treat Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS)
Shots: Health Canada has approved Redemplo as an adjunct to diet to reduce triglycerides (TGs) in adults with FCS who had an inadequate response to standard triglyceride lowering therapies Approval was based on the P-III (PALISADE) trial assessing Redemplo (25mg & 50mg, SC, Q3M) vs PBO in 75 adults with genetically confirmed/clinically diagnosed FCS. Pts…
Earendil Labs and Sanofi Forge ~$2.56B Deal to Advance Bispecific Antibodies for Autoimmune Diseases
Shots: Earendil Labs has entered into a strategic collaboration with Sanofi to advance bispecific candidates for autoimmune & inflammatory diseases using Earendil's discovery platform Under the deal, Earendil Labs will identify & optimize bispecific antibody candidates for autoimmune & inflammatory disease targets, while Sanofi will handle the development & worldwide commercialization of the products As…