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Astellas has dosed the first patient in a P-III study assessing setidegrasib vs docetaxel in ~356 pts with KRAS G12D-mutated locally advanced (unresectable) or metastatic NSCLC who progressed on or after initial Pt-based CT & checkpoint inhibitor therapy
The P-III study in previously treated NSCLC builds on P-I data published in The NEJM in Mar…
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The CHMP has recommended Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) + Keytruda for neoadj. & adj. treatment for pts with resectable muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC); if approved, authorization would be valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was supported by the P-III (EV-304/KEYNOTE-B15) trial assessing neoadj. Padcev + Keytruda, followed by surgery & then adj. Keytruda + Padcev vs neoadj.…
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AbbVie led the global immunology market with $30.4B in immunology revenue in 2025, followed by Sanofi ($19.08B) and Johnson & Johnson ($15.72B). Continued demand for biologics and targeted therapies across autoimmune and inflammatory diseases supported strong commercial performance among leading companies.
The global immunology market, valued at $108.4B in 2024, is projected to…
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The CHMP has recommended Astellas' Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) + Keytruda for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible pts with resectable MIBC; If approved, authorization would be valid in all 30 EEA states
Opinion was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (neoadj. & adj. Keytruda), Arm B (surgery alone), or…
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The GATHER1 & GATHER2 studies assessed Izervay (QM) vs sham in pts with GA secondary to AMD for 18 & 12mos., respectively, where in GATHER2, pts were later re-randomized to Izervay QM or Q2M for 24mos.
In the driving-eligible pts (BCVA of ≥70 ETDRS letters; n=403), Izervay reduced the risk of losing driving eligibility…
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The US FDA has accepted sBLA & granted priority review to perioperative Padcev + Keytruda/Keytruda Qlex for the treatment of pts with MIBC, regardless of cisplatin eligibility (PDUFA: Aug 17, 2026)
sBLA was supported by the P-III (EV-304/KEYNOTE-B15) trial assessing neoadj. Padcev + Keytruda, followed by surgery & then adj. Keytruda + Padcev vs…
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Dyno Therapeutics has reported that Astellas has exercised its option to license an AI-engineered AAV capsid for skeletal muscle delivery, marking the first licensed asset from their 2021 collaboration
The capsid, designed using Dyno’s AI models trained on large-scale in vivo data, demonstrates improved muscle targeting at lower doses, addressing key safety & manufacturing…
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Astellas has partnered with Vir Biotechnology to advance VIR-5500, a PRO-XTEN dual-masked CD3 T-cell engager targeting PSMA, for the treatment of prostate cancer
As per the deal, Astellas will fund 60% & Vir 40% of global development costs; Vir will continue the P-I trial until transition, after which Astellas will assume development. Also, Vir will…
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FDA has approved Padcev (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) + Keytruda or Keytruda Qlex for neoadj. & adj. treatment for cisplatin-ineligible pts with MIBC, before the PDUFA action date (Apr 07, 2026)
Approval was based on the P-III (KEYNOTE-905/EV-303) trial, which randomized cisplatin-ineligible MIBC pts to Arm A (3 cycles of Keytruda + surgery with 14 subsequent cycles), Arm B…
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Immunology continues to be a key focus area, with biopharmaceutical companies rigorously advancing innovative therapies including drugs, vaccines, and antibodies to address evolving patient needs and improve disease outcomes
In 2024, the global immunology market size was valued at $109.4B and expected to reach $254.23B by 2032, with a CAGR of 11.8% from 2024…

