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Roche has reported P-III (FENhance 1) trial results in RMS pts, randomized to either fenebrutinib (PO, BID) with PBO-matched to teriflunomide or teriflunomide (PO, QD) with PBO matched to fenebrutinib
Trial met its 1EP, reducing ARR by 51% over ≥96wks., consistent with the P-III (FENhance 2) study showing 59% reduction, while 2EPs showed significant…
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Genentech has reported the P-III (FENtrepid) trial data assessing fenebrutinib (QD, PO) with IV Ocrevus-matching PBO vs Ocrevus & oral fenebrutinib-matching PBO in 985 adults with PPMS
Trial met its 1EP, showing a 12% reduction in disability progression (cCDP12) with curves separating by wk. 24 & consistent benefit across subgroups & duration. The strongest effect was…
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Sandoz has launched Tyruko, a biosimilar version of Biogen’s Tysabri (natalizumab), for all indications of the reference product, incl. relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) & mod. to sev. active Crohn’s disease in adults
In 2019, Sandoz signed a global commercialization deal with Polpharma for Tyruko, with Polpharma responsible for development & manufacturing of…
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InnoCare granted Zenas exclusive global rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize orelabrutinib for MS & non-oncology indications (excl. Greater China & Southeast Asia), plus rights to an IL-17AA/AF inhibitor outside those regions & a brain-penetrant TYK2 inhibitor globally
As per the deal, InnoCare will receive $100M in upfront & near-term milestones, incl. 2026 milestones,…
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Polpharma has entered into licensing deals with MS Pharma to commercialize PB016 (vedolizumab), PB018 (ocrelizumab), & PB019 (guselkumab) biosimilars across the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region
As per the deal, MS Pharma will be responsible for registration, marketing, & distribution of the 3 biosimilars in MENA, while Polpharma will handle development, manufacturing,…
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The US FDA has accepted NDA & granted priority review to tolebrutinib for nrSPMS & slowing disability progression independent of relapse (PDUFA: Sep 28, 2025); MAA is under EMA review
Submission was backed by P-III trials, incl. HERCULES for nrSPMS & GEMINI 1 & 2 for relapsing MS, along with clinical & preclinical data…
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Tiziana identified new immune biomarkers in na-SPMS patients treated with nasal foralumab, using single-cell RNA sequencing of peripheral blood samples taken before treatment & at 3 as well as 6mos. post-administration
Study showed that after dosing in ongoing ISPPEA (expanded access program; n=10), gene expression changed starting 3mos. incl. modulation of FoxP3 Tregs,…
The CCL17 gene, a key player in the human immune system, has garnered significant attention for its role in disease regulation. This chemokine gene is pivotal in mediating immune responses, acting as a messenger that guides immune cells to sites of inflammation. Understanding its function and regulation is essential for unraveling the complexities of immune-related…
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The US FDA has approved Ocrevus Zunovo (ocrelizumab & hyaluronidase-ocsq), a twice-a-year, 10-minute SC injection, to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS)
The approval was supported by the pivotal P-III (OCARINA) study assessing the PK, safety, clinical & radiological efficacy of the Ocrevus SC vs IV in patients (n=236)…
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Multiple Sclerosis affects over 2.8M people globally. Despite several tech infusions in MS research, the exact cause of the condition remains unknown
Recently, Metabolon, known for providing metabolomics solutions joined hands with the Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience (DPMCN) at Cardiff University to discover new biomarkers to expedite the understanding and treatment…

