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EpiBiologics has dosed the first patient in a global P-I study evaluating EPI-326, a tissue-selective bispecific antibody targeting EGFR, in advanced solid tumors
The first-in-human study will assess safety, tolerability, PK, and preliminary anti-tumor activity in pts with NSCLC and HNSCC, with potential expansion into colorectal cancer
Preclinical data showed robust anti-tumor activity across…
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The CHMP has recommended Imdylltra (tarlatamab) as a monotx. to treat adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) whose disease relapsed during or after an initial treatment with Pt-based CT
Opinion was based on the P-III study in 509 ES-SCLC pts post Pt therapy, where Imdylltra showed improved mOS (13.6 vs 8.3 mos.; ~40% lower death risk) and higher mPFS (4.2 vs 3.2 mos.) vs SoC
Imdylltra is…
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The EMA has received the Type II variation application for Tecvayli monotx. (teclistamab) for the treatment of adults with r/r multiple myeloma (RRMM) who have received ≥1 prior therapy
Application was supported by the P-III (MajesTEC-9) trial assessing Tecvayli vs SoC of pomalidomide, bortezomib, & dexamethasone (PVd) or carfilzomib & dexamethasone (Kd) in 614…
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The Chinese NMPA has approved the initiation of P-II trials of AK139 across seven indications, incl. COPD, severe bronchial asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria, allergic rhinitis, CRSwNP, mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, & prurigo nodularis
AK139 is an IL-4Rα/ST2 bispecific antibody that blocks both the IL-4/IL-13 pathway via binding to IL-4Rα subunit & the IL-33/ST2…
Akeso’s Ivonescimab + CT Receives the NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Biliary Tract Cancer
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The Chinese NMPA has granted BTD to ivonescimab + CT for the 1L treatment of advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC)
Ivonescimab is being assessed in the fully-enrolled P-III (AK112-309/HARMONi-GI1) in combination with CT for the 1L treatment of advanced BTC
The P-Ib/II trial data presented at ASCO 2024 showed ivonescimab plus CT showed an…
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The US FDA has accepted BLA of ivonescimab + CT for the treatment of EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC post-TKI therapy (PDUFA: Nov 14, 2026)
BLA was supported by P-III (HARMONi) trial assessing ivonescimab + Pt-doublet CT vs PBO + Pt-doublet CT in pts with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC who…
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Boehringer Ingelheim and Simcere have entered a license and collaboration agreement to develop SIM0709, a preclinical TL1A/IL-23p19 bispecific antibody, for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
As per the deal, Boehringer Ingelheim gains global rights to the asset excluding Greater China, while Simcere is eligible for an upfront payment, milestones up to €1.058B…
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AbbVie has reported topline P-III (EPCORE DLBCL-1) trial results assessing epcoritamab vs chemoimmunotherapy (R-GemOx or BR) in 483 adults with r/r DLBCL, who had received ≥1L of therapy (73% had received ≥2L) & were ineligible for HDT-ASCT
Trial showed improved PFS, with improvements across CRR, DoR, & time to next treatment, plus the study did not…
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J&J has reported positive topline Phase III (MajesTEC-9) results demonstrating that Tecvayli (teclistamab) monotx. significantly outperformed SoC in r/r multiple myeloma
The study included patients with 1–3 prior therapies, all previously treated with anti-CD38 antibodies and lenalidomide. Most patients were refractory to anti-CD38 mAbs (85%), lenalidomide (79%), and their last therapy (>90%). Tecvayli achieved…
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The US FDA has received BLA of ivonescimab + CT for ≥2L treatment of pts with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC; decision is expected by Q4’26
BLA was supported by P-III (HARMONi) trial assessing ivonescimab + Pt-doublet CT vs PBO + Pt-doublet CT in pts with EGFR-mutated, locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC…

