Kelun-Biotech and Crescent Biopharma Enter Strategic Deal to Accelerate CR-001 and SKB105 Programs

Shots: Crescent granted Kelun exclusive rights to research, develop, manufacture & commercialize CR-001 in Greater China, while Kelun granted Crescent similar exclusive rights for SKB105 globally (excl. Greater China) Kelun will receive $80M upfront, ~$1.25B in milestones, tiered mid–single to low-double-digit royalties & potential change-of-control payments, while Crescent will get $20M upfront, ~$30M in milestones…

ByRidhi Rastogi8 hours ago

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Key Biosimilars Events of October 2025

Shots: Regulatory momentum accelerates globally, with major approvals across the US, EU, UK, and Canada for biosimilars targeting high-value biologics such as Simponi, Stelara, Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva, Remicade, Xolair, Eylea, Lucentis, and Lantus SoloStar, strengthening patient access in immunology, oncology, ophthalmology, diabetes, and allergy/asthma Sandoz, Alvotech, Celltrion, Henlius/Organon, Teva, and others expand portfolios and market reach, including multiple EC and…

ByDipanshu Dixit3 days ago

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Samsung Bioepis Reports EU Launch of Obodence & Xbryk (Biosimilar, Denosumab)

Shots: Samsung Bioepis has launched Obodence (60mg PFS) & Xbryk (120mg vial), biosimilar versions of Prolia & Xgeva, for bone health treatments, with commercial availability expected by Dec 2025 & Jan 2026, respectively Obodence treats postmenopausal women & men with osteoporosis at high fracture risk, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in both sexes, & bone loss in men on…

ByRidhi Rastogi4 days ago

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Abbott Expands Leadership in Cancer Diagnostics with ~$23B Acquisition of Exact Sciences

Shots: Abbott has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Exact Sciences, making Exact a subsidiary of Abbott upon deal completion As per the deal, Abbott will acquire Exact Sciences for $105 per share, representing a total equity value of ~$21B & an estimated enterprise value of $23B, with financing that includes absorbing Exact’s ~$1.8B in…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 21, 2025

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GSK Collaborates with LTZ Therapeutics to Advance Myeloid Cell Engager Therapies in Oncology

Shots: GSK has entered into a strategic research collaboration with LTZ Therapeutics to advance the development of novel myeloid cell engagers (MCEs) in oncology, leveraging LTZ’s immune-engager platform Under the collaboration, GSK & LTZ aim to develop up to four MCE therapies for hematologic cancers & solid tumors, with GSK receiving an exclusive option to…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 19, 2025

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J&J Accelerates Cancer Innovation with $3.05B Halda Therapeutics Acquisition

Shots: J&J has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Halda Therapeutics, strengthening its oncology pipeline As per the deal, J&J will acquire Halda for $3.05B in cash, with the deal treated as a business combination & expected to close in the coming months Acquisition will add Halda’s Regulated Induced Proximity TArgeting Chimera (RIPTAC) platform…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 18, 2025

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Adagene Enters ~$845M Licensing Deal with Third Arc Bio to Develop Masked CD3 T Cell Engagers

Shots: Third Arc Bio has entered into a licensing agreement with Adagene to utilize its SAFEbody technology platform for generating masked CD3 T cell engagers against unique tumor-associated antigens As per the deal, Third Arc Bio will gain global rights to research, develop & commercialize 2 candidate molecules, while Adagene will receive a no-cost option…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 14, 2025

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PharmaShots Magazine-November-2025 Edition

Radiopharmaceuticals, once viewed as a niche scientific endeavor, are now revolutionizing the way we detect and treat cancer. By fusing the targeting precision of molecular medicine with the therapeutic strength of radiation, these compounds are unlocking new possibilities in oncology, bringing renewed hope to patients where conventional therapies often fall short From early detection to…

ByAditya SinghNovember 13, 2025

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Geneseeq’s PanTRKare NTRK Gene Fusion Detection Kit Receives NMPA Approval as Companion Diagnostic

Shots: The Chinese NMPA has approved PanTRKare NTRK1/2/3 Gene Fusion Detection Kit as a companion diagnostic for Roche’s Rozlytrek (entrectinib) The kit was validated through a large-scale study across 33 tumor types & 2,400+ clinical samples, where it demonstrated high accuracy, sensitivity, & reproducibility, with detection of 200+ unique NTRK fusion variants Also, clinical bridging studies…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 11, 2025

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Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of DS3610 for Solid Tumors

Shots: Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with DS3610 in P-I trial for the treatment of advanced, metastatic or unresectable solid tumors The P-I trial will evaluate DS-3610 in advanced or metastatic solid tumors to determine the recommended dose, assessing PK & immunogenicity endpoints plus safety endpoints incl. DLTs & AEs. Exploratory endpoints like…

ByRidhi RastogiNovember 11, 2025

Kelun-Biotech and Crescent Biopharma Enter Strategic Deal to Accelerate CR-001 and SKB105 Programs

Key Biosimilars Events of October 2025

Samsung Bioepis Reports EU Launch of Obodence & Xbryk (Biosimilar, Denosumab)

Abbott Expands Leadership in Cancer Diagnostics with ~$23B Acquisition of Exact Sciences

GSK Collaborates with LTZ Therapeutics to Advance Myeloid Cell Engager Therapies in Oncology

J&J Accelerates Cancer Innovation with $3.05B Halda Therapeutics Acquisition

Adagene Enters ~$845M Licensing Deal with Third Arc Bio to Develop Masked CD3 T Cell Engagers

PharmaShots Magazine-November-2025 Edition

Geneseeq’s PanTRKare NTRK Gene Fusion Detection Kit Receives NMPA Approval as Companion Diagnostic

Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-I Trial of DS3610 for Solid Tumors

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