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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…
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HUTCHMED has initiated P-III portion of P-II/III trial of the combination of surufatinib, camrelizumab, nab-paclitaxel & gemcitabine (S+C+AG) as the 1L treatment of metastatic PDAC in China, with the first patient receiving the dose on Dec 30, 2025
Trial will evaluate the combination against nab-paclitaxel + gemcitabine in ~400 PDAC adults who have not…
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The USDA has granted Befrena (Tirnovetmab) for Canine Allergic and Atopic Dermatitis, expected to launch in H1’26
Befrena (mAb) is an anti-IL31 injection for dogs, treats allergic and atopic dermatitis every 6–8 wks.
In September, the FDA approved changes to Zenrelia (ilunocitinib tablets) US label, eliminating the fatal vaccine-induced disease risk, Elanco announced
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Windward Bio via its affiliate, LE2025 Therapeutics, has entered into a licensing agreement with Qyuns to develop & commercialize WIN027 (QX027N; anti-TSLPxIL-13 bsAb)
As per the deal, Windward will obtain exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize WIN027 outside of China, with Qyuns receiving an upfront payment, equity, & development, regulatory, & commercial milestones,…
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The US FDA has approved Boncresa (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Prolia, and Oziltus (denosumab-mobz), a biosimilar version of Xgeva
Denosumab is an mAb that reduces bone resorption and is used in oncology and osteoporosis indications
Under the Amneal and mAbxience collaboration, mAbxience manages development and manufacturing, and Amneal has exclusive US commercialization rights
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The US FDA has granted IND clearance to HLX18 (nivolumab), a biosimilar version of Opdivo, for the treatment of certain resected solid tumors
Novolumab is an mAb targeting PD-1 to enhance anti-tumor immune responses and is approved worldwide for cancers, including melanoma, mesothelioma, head and neck, and urothelial carcinoma
HLX17 (pembrolizumab biosimilar) and HLX13 (ipilimumab biosimilar) have entered worldwide multicenter P-I…
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The CHMP has recommended Celltrion's Steqeyma autoinjector (45mg/0.5mL & 90mg/1mL), a biosimilar version of Stelara (ustekinumab), for the treatment of pts with plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) & Crohn’s disease (CD)
SteQeyma (CT-P43) is a human anti-IL-12 & IL-23 monoclonal antibody that is also available in SC formulation (45mg/0.5 mL or 90mg/1 mL in…
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Harbour BioMed has entered into a multi-year, global strategic collaboration & license agreement with BMS to discover & develop next-generation multi-specific antibodies leveraging the Harbour Mice platform
As per the deal, Harbour BioMed & BMS will jointly identify & advance multi-specific antibody programs, with Harbour eligible for $90M in total payments, ~$1.03B in development & commercial…
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Formycon has entered into an exclusive licensing & supply agreement with Zydus Lifesciences Global FZE, UAE (Zydus' subsidiary) to commercialize Formycon’s FYB206, a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in the US & Canada
As per the deal, Formycon will be responsible for development, registration, manufacturing & supply of the product, while Zydus Lifesciences…
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Junshi Biosciences reported that the NMPA has accepted the NDA for roconkibart injection (JS005), for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis eligible for systemic therapy or phototherapy
The submission is backed by a multicenter P-III study (n=747) showing significant improvements in PASI 75/90/100 and sPGA 0/1 vs PBO at 12wks., with sustained efficacy…

