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Zydus Lifesciences has launched Anyra (aflibercept 2 mg), a biosimilar version of Eylea. Zydus has inked an agreement with Regeneron and Bayer
Aflibercept is a Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF), which are members of the VEGF family of angiogenic factors that can act as mitogenic, chemotactic, and vascular permeability…
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Viatris has signed definitive agreements to sell its Biocon Biologics stake to Biocon for ~$815M
Under the agreements, Viatris will sell its Biocon Biologics stake to Biocon for $400M in cash and $415M in Biocon shares, to be listed on NSE with a six-month lock-up. As part of the agreement, the biosimilar non-compete restrictions…
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AbbVie has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gilgamesh Pharmaceuticals’ Bretisilocin for moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD), currently in clinical development
As per the deal, AbbVie will acquire Gilgamesh’s bretisilocin program for ~$1.2B, including upfront and milestone payments. Gilgamesh will spin off Gilgamesh Pharma Inc. to retain its team and other programs, including blixeprodil…
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Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen’s Imdelltra from BeOne Medicines for ~$950M
As per the deal, Royalty Pharma will acquire BeOne’s ~7% royalty on global Imdelltra sales for ~$950M, including $885M upfront and an option for BeOne to sell more for $65M within 12mos. The royalty, including shared sales above $1.5B…
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Pilatus Biosciences & Roche have entered into a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate PLT012 + atezolizumab for HCC pts
Under the collaboration, Roche will supply atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for Pilatus' P-I study of PLT012 in combination therapy for HCC, with plans to expand to other cancers
PLT012 is a humanized mAb that blocks CD36-driven lipid uptake, targeting…
Knight Therapeutics and Incyte Expand Latin America Agreement to Include Retifanlimab and Axatilimab
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Knight Therapeutics has amended its agreement with Incyte Biosciences to gain exclusive distribution rights for retifanlimab (Brand name: Zynyz in the US and EU) and axatilimab (Brand name: Niktimvo in the US) in LATAM
Under the amended deal, Incyte will develop, manufacture, and supply retifanlimab and axatilimab, while Knight will handle regulatory approvals and…
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Eolas Therapeutics has secured full development rights from AstraZeneca for AZD4041 to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders; terms remain confidential
As per the agreement, Eolas will take full responsibility for AZD4041 under the existing IND and advance it to P-II trials with NIDA UG3 support, focusing on a patient-centered…
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AbbVie has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capstan Therapeutics, including its P-I CPTX2309 and proprietary tLNP platform for in vivo RNA delivery to treat B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases
As per the deal, Capstan will receive up to $2.1B in cash, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals
CPTX2309 is a tLNP delivering mRNA…
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Vor Bio and RemeGen have entered an exclusive licensing agreement, giving Vor Bio rights outside China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan to develop & commercialize telitacicept
As per the Deal, RemeGen will receive $125M ($45M upfront and $80M in stock warrants). RemeGen is eligible for more than $4B in regulatory & commercial milestones + tiered…
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Bio-Thera Solutions & SteinCares signed an agreement to commercialize a proposed dupilumab biosimilar for inflammatory diseases in Latin America
As per the deal, Bio-Thera will handle product development and supply, while SteinCares manages registration and commercialization in Latin America
Dupilumab (SC) is a fully human mAb that blocks IL-4 and IL-13 signalling pathways and…

