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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Acquires CAN10 Immunology Program from Cantargia for ~$613M

Shots: Otsuka Pharmaceutical has entered into an agreement with Cantargia for the acquisition of all assets related to its P-I IL-1RAP antagonist program, CAN10 Otsuka Pharmaceutical will handle global development, regulatory approvals, manufacturing, & commercialization of CAN10. Otsuka has also acquired 3G5 as a backup antibody & holds exclusive negotiation right for next-gen IL-1RAP antibodies…
July 15, 2025

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Xcell Biosciences and ThermoFisher Enter Into a Joint Research Collaboration to Advance Cell Therapies

Shots: Xcell Biosciences entered into a strategic collaboration with ThermoFisher Scientific to advance the development of Treg and TIL cell therapies for autoimmune and solid tumor treatments The joint research aims to develop methodologies for enhancing the efficacy of Tregs and TILs, while streamlining and scaling cell therapy manufacturing for improved accessibility and reproducibility across…
June 25, 2025

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AstraZeneca Partners with CSPC Pharmaceuticals to Identify and Develop Small Molecule Across Chronic Indications

Shots: AstraZeneca & CSPC have partnered to discover & develop pre-clinical candidates for multiple targets across chronic diseases, incl. a pre-clinical oral small molecule for immunological diseases As per the deal, CSPC will receive $110M upfront as well as ~$1.62B in development & ~$3.6B in sales milestones with net sales-based single digit royalties, while AstraZeneca…
June 16, 2025

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AbbVie & ADARx Pharmaceuticals
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AbbVie Partners with ADARx Pharmaceuticals to Develop siRNA Therapies Across Multiple Disease Areas

Shots: AbbVie has entered into collaboration & license option agreement with ADARx to develop siRNA therapeutics across multiple disease areas, incl. neuroscience, immunology & oncology, leveraging ADARx's RNA tech As per the deal, ADARx will receive $335M upfront & will be eligible to receive several billion in additional contingent payments incl. option fees, milestones, plus tiered royalties…
May 15, 2025

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Evaluating SDoH in Lupus Nephritis: Roger Levy from GSK in a Stimulating Conversation with PharmaShots

Shots:  GSK presented data at the American College of Rheumatology from a multi-center cohort study highlighting the achievement of complete renal response in patients with active lupus nephritis  The study evaluated the attainment of modified complete renal response (mCRR) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis (LN), comparing characteristics between mCRR…
April 2, 2025

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Takeda & BridGene Biosciences
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Takeda Partners with BridGene Biosciences to Identify Novel Small Molecules in Immunology and Neurology

Shots: Takeda has entered into strategic collaboration & licensing agreement with BridGene bioscience to identify novel small molecules in immunology & neurology As per the terms, Takeda will gain exclusive rights to develop & commercialize products arising from the deal in exchange for $46M including upfront & preclinical milestone, plus additional ~$770M in clinical…
February 26, 2025

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Vividion Therapeutics to Bolster its Genomic Abilities Through the Acquisition of Tavros Therapeutics

Shots: Vividion (Bayer’s subsidiary) has acquired Tavros to strengthen its genomic capabilities via Tavros’ platform. The financial terms are undisclosed The acquisition strengthens Vividion’s functional genomics expertise by adding proprietary genomic screening approaches to discover new targets & translate the known ones. Combining resources from both the companies will enable drug discovery in oncology…
January 9, 2025

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Unlocking Approval: Sofie Berg from AbbVie in an Illuminating Dialogue Exchange with PharmaShots

Shots:  Recently, the European Commission approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe active Ulcerative Colitis  The approval was based on positive data from the P-III INSPIRE induction trial and COMMAND maintenance study   Today, at PharmaShots we have Sofie Berg, the therapeutic area head of international immunology, International Medical Affairs, at…
September 23, 2024

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Fresenius Kabi
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Fresenius Kabi Reports the US FDA’s Approval for Tyenne (Biosimilar, tocilizumab-aazg) as a Treatment of Immunological and Oncological Indications 

Shots:  The US FDA approved Fresenius’ Tyenne (tocilizumab-aazg) developed as a biosimilar version of Actemra (tocilizumab)   According to the patent settlement agreement signed between Fresenius Kabi and Genentech for Tyenne, Fresenius has the license to market its tocilizumab products across the US as per the undisclosed licensing dates   Tyenne functions as an Interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor…
March 7, 2024

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AstraZeneca at ACR 2023: Micki Hultquist Shares Post-hoc Analysis of Saphnelo

Shots:  AstraZeneca at ACR 2023 presented 18 abstracts from its respiratory and immunology pipelines  Micki Hultquist in a stimulating conversation with PharmaShots sheds light on Saphnelo, AstraZeneca’s first-in-class biologic treatment for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)  The post-hoc analysis of the TULIP P-III program reveals that the patients showcased more frequent and sustained remission as compared…
February 5, 2024

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