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Expanding COPD Treatment Horizons: Caterina Brindicci and Frank Sciurba on Tozorakimab’s Phase III Journey  

Shots:  Tozorakimab reinforced its potential as a first-in-class COPD biologic with a third positive Phase III trial (MIRANDA), complementing OBERON and TITANIA and strengthening AstraZeneca’s regulatory package while validating IL-33 as a critical therapeutic pathway in COPD.  The MIRANDA trial demonstrated efficacy across one of the broadest COPD populations studied for a biologic, including former and current smokers, patients across…
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Zymeworks to Acquire Theravance for ~$929M

Shots: Zymeworks has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Theravance Biopharma, adding Yupelri, the only once-daily nebulized LAMA for COPD, to its partnered portfolio to strengthen long-term commercial cash flows As per the deal, Zymeworks will acquire Theravance for ~$929M, with Theravance’s shareholders receiving $17 per share in cash; closing is expected in H2’26…
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IL-33 Breakthrough in COPD: Caterina Brindicci and Frank Sciurba on Tozorakimab’s Phase III Success 

Shots:  Tozorakimab demonstrated a potential first-in-class advantage in COPD, becoming the first IL-33 biologic to achieve positive outcomes across three pivotal Phase III trials (OBERON, TITANIA, and MIRANDA), highlighting the clinical relevance of targeting both reduced and oxidized forms of IL-33 to reduce exacerbations in a broad patient population.  The LUNA Phase III programme enrolled the most comprehensive…
June 15, 2026

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AstraZeneca Reports the P-III (OBERON & TITANIA) Trial Data on Tozorakimab for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: AstraZeneca reported data from replicate P-III (OBERON & TITANIA) trials assessing tozorakimab (300mg, Q4W) vs PBO over 52wks. on top of inhaled therapy in 2,306 adults with symptomatic COPD & prior exacerbations The trial met its 1EP, reducing annualised rates of mod. to sev. COPD exacerbations in former smokers & the overall population, incl.…
March 27, 2026

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Akeso Receives NMPA Approval to Initiate P-II Trials of AK139 Across Seven Indications

Shots: 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…
February 11, 2026

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GSK Reports the EC Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The EC has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils phenotype on a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA), & a long-acting muscarinic antagonist Approval was based on the P-III (MATINEE) trial assessing Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W; n=403) vs PBO (n=401)…
February 6, 2026

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GSK Reports the NMPA Approval of Nucala (Mepolizumab) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved Nucala as an add-on maintenance treatment of adults with inadequately controlled COPD characterised by eosinophilic phenotype based on the P-III (MATINEE & METREX) trial; EMA filing is under review MATINEE assessed Nucala (100mg, SC, Q4W) vs PBO in COPD pts (n=804) with type 2 inflammation while METREX evaluated it…
January 5, 2026

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