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Prestige has reported the topline P-III (SAMSON-II) trial results evaluating HD204, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab), vs Avastin in 625 adults with advanced non-squamous NSCLC
Trial showed an ORR of 48.7% vs 46.5% at 18wks., meeting its 1EP & showing clinical equivalence between HD204 & Avastin; 2EPs supported the primary analysis, with similar Wk.…
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The US FDA has accepted the BLA for HLX04, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab)
BLA was supported by analytical similarity studies, a P-I PK comparability trial in healthy subjects, and a multicenter P-III trial in pts with metastatic colorectal cancer, evaluating HLX04 vs the reference product for safety, PK, and immunogenicity
Henlius is advancing a P-II/III trial of HLX04 + serplulimab for 1L…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with Avastin
Designation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…
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Akeso has dosed its first patient with cadonilimab + lenvatinib in P-II (COMPASSION-36/AK104-225) trial against lenvatinib for the treatment of advanced HCC in pts previously treated with Tecentriq & Avastin; study is ongoing in the US, EU & China
Cadonilimab has also shown superior efficacy in combination regimens, incl. 100% DCR with FOLFOX-HAIC in resectable multinodular HCC…
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ADCs, cell therapies, and radioligand therapies are reshaping oncology, while biopharma companies focus on smarter trials, patient-first approaches, and faster access to bridge unmet needs in cancer care
In 2024, the global oncology market was valued at $225.01B and is projected to reach $668.26B by 2034, reflecting a strong CAGR of 11.5% from 2025…
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The US FDA has approved IND application of ABT-301 to initiate P-I/II trial for pts with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
Trial will assess ABT-301 + Tevimbra (provided by Beone) + Avastin in ~66 pts across Taiwan & Australia, with proficient mismatch repair (pMMR) or non-microsatellite instability-high (non-MSI-H) mCRC
Additionally, Anbogen is pursuing global licensing,…
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Merck has reported ongoing P-III (KEYNOTE-B96/ENGOT-ov65) trial findings on Keytruda for the treatment of Pt-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer
Trial assessed Keytruda (400mg, IV, Q6W for ~2yrs.) with CT ± Avastin vs PBO + CT ± Avastin in pts (n=643)
Trial met its 1EP of improved PFS in overall population & 2EP of OS in pts…
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The US FDA has approved Jobevne, a biosimilar version of Avastin (bevacizumab) for IV administration
Approval was based on extensive data showing Jobevne is similar to Avastin in PK, safety, efficacy, structure, & function across clinical & analytical studies
Jobevne (VEGF inhibitor) is marketed under the brand name Abevmy in the EU & Canada,…
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The EMA has granted approval to the company’s Avzivi (bevacizumab), a biosimilar version of Avastin. Sandoz is responsible for marketing the drug across the EU
The license and commercialization agreement b/w Bio-Thera and Sandoz was signed in Sep 2021, under which Bio-Thera had the development and manufacturing rights while Sandoz secured the commercialization…
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Monoclonal antibodies are transforming therapeutics through their highly efficient targeting mechanisms. There is a wide range of uses for monoclonal antibodies, including diagnosis, therapy, and research
In 2021, the monoclonal antibody therapy market size was valued at $178.5B and is envisioned to reach $451.89B by 2028, displaying a CAGR of 14.1%. Humira was the…

