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The US FDA has accepted NDA of zanzalintinib + Tecentriq (atezolizumab) for the treatment of adults with mCRC who have been previously treated with fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin & irinotecan-based CT, &, if RAS wild-type, an anti-EGFR therapy (PDUFA: Dec 03, 2026)
NDA was based on P-III (STELLAR-303) trial assessing zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab (n=451)…
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Lyell has acquired global rights to LYL273 (excl. mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan) for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer & other GCC-expressing cancers from ICT
As per the deal, ICT will receive $40M upfront, 1.9M Lyell shares, ~$30M in clinical, ~$115M in late-stage regulatory, & ~$675M in sales milestones, plus ~1.85M additional…
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The US FDA has granted FTD to alnodesertib + low-dose irinotecan as the 3L treatment of adults with ATM-negative metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
Designation was based on the P-I/II (STELLA) trial (ongoing in the US) assessing the regimen in solid tumors with ATM deficiency, which showed responses in 3L mCRC & 7 additional solid…
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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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Endevica Bio conducting P-II study in collaboration with WuXi Clinical reported the dose administration of B07 in first patient to prevent weight loss in cancer patients diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic colorectal cancer undergoing CT
In 2024, Endevica Bio completed its P-I study, with early results showing strong safety and efficacy. In current P-II…
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Pfizer reported topline data of P-III (BREAKWATER) study assessing Braftovi (300mg, PO, QD) in untreated BRAF V600E-mutant mCRC pts, randomized to Braftovi + Erbitux (n=158), Braftovi + Erbitux + mFOLFOX6 (n=236), or CT (mFOLFOX6/ FOLFOXIRI/ CAPOX) ± Avastin (n=243)
Study showed improved PFS (1EP) & OS (2EP) along with previously reported improved cORR…
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Biosimilars are developed to be highly similar versions of approved biologics in terms of safety, purity, and potency
Biosimilars are expected to be a cost-effective alternative to the high-priced branded biologics, offering significant and much-needed cost savings to both payers and patients
The major highlights were NMPA’s approval of Simcere Zaiming’s Enlituo for Treating metastatic colorectal…
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The NMPA has approved Enlituo + CT (FOLFIRI), a biosimilar version of cetuximab beta, as a 1L treatment for RAS/BRAF wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC)
The approval was based on a P-II/III trial (n=505) evaluating cetuximab beta + CT vs CT, showing a PFS of 13.133mos. vs 9.567mos., an ORR of 69.1% vs 42.3%…
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The CHMP has granted positive opinion to the company’s fruquintinib (VEGFR-1, -2 & -3 inhibitor) for previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) adults. Takeda holds its exclusive global rights outside of mainland China, Hong Kong & Macau while HUTCHMED has China rights
The opinion was based on P-III (FRESCO-2) study assessing fruquintinib + best…
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Volker Wacheck sheds light on the recent approval of Lonsurf in combination with bevacizumab for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
While sharing key insights from the pivotal P-III (SUNLIGHT) trial evaluating Lonsurf ± bevacizumab, Volker reveals that the combination drug is proven to prolong both OS and PFS along with QoL benefits and a…

