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Novartis Reports P-III (KALUMA) Trial Data of KLU156 for Uncomplicated Malaria
Shots: The P-III (KALUMA) trial assessed KLU156 (ganaplacide/lumefantrine, or GanLum) vs Coartem for treating acute, uncomplicated malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum in 1,668 adults & children (≥10kg) across 12 African countries Trial showed non-inferiority to the SoC (1EP), achieving a PCR-corrected adequate clinical & parasitological response (APCR) of 97.4% vs 94% (post hoc per-protocol cure…
EirGenix Enters ~$152M Licensing Deal with Sandoz to Commercialize EG1206A (Biosimilar, Perjeta)
Shots: EirGenix has partnered with Sandoz to commercialize EG1206A, a biosimilar to Roche’s Perjeta (Pertuzumab), globally excl. Taiwan, Mainland China, Macau, South Korea, Mongolia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, & Japan As per the deal, EirGenix will handle product development, manufacturing, & supply, receiving ~$152M in upfront & milestone payments, profit share post-launch…
Doc.com Launches AI & Blockchain Telemedicine Platform in the US
Shots: Doc.com launches its AI & blockchain-powered telemedicine platform in the US to improve patient access, data security, & care coordination Pts can securely connect with licensed in-state healthcare providers via mobile using the platform, with up to 15min. of complimentary teleconsultation offered during launch, available in eligible jurisdictions & subject to applicable regulations, followed…
RION Launches RION Vet to Advance Platelet-Derived Biologics in Animal Health
Shots: RION has launched RION Vet, a veterinary biotechnology subsidiary, with exclusive global rights to RION’s exosome-based therapeutic platform for animal health RION Vet is developing ePEP-01, a cell-free, shelf-stable platelet-derived biologic, for equine musculoskeletal disorders, which was evaluated in over 50 horses for >4yrs., showing improvement in lameness, with favorable safety RION Vet leverages…
Geneseeq’s PanTRKare NTRK Gene Fusion Detection Kit Receives NMPA Approval as Companion Diagnostic
Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved PanTRKare NTRK1/2/3 Gene Fusion Detection Kit as a companion diagnostic for Roche’s Rozlytrek (entrectinib) The kit was validated through a large-scale study across 33 tumor types & 2,400+ clinical samples, where it demonstrated high accuracy, sensitivity, & reproducibility, with detection of 200+ unique NTRK fusion variants Also, clinical bridging studies…