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UTR Therapeutics

UTR Therapeutics Seeks the US FDA’s IND Clearance of UTRxM1-18 to Target c-MYC-Driven Cancers

Shots: The US FDA has received the IND application for UTRxM1-18, a novel therapy targeting c-MYC-driven cancers, to initiate P-I trial in 2026 pending approval, focusing on c-MYC driven tumors incl. triple-negative breast, pancreatic, colorectal, & ovarian cancer UTRxM1-18 has demonstrated strong, dose-dependent efficacy against human-derived tumors from multiple cancer subtypes, with no dose-limiting toxicities…

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Verastem Oncology New

FDA Grants Verastem Oncology’s Avmapki + Fakzynja Accelerated Approval for KRAS-Mutated Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC)

Shots: This accelerated approval for the combination of Avmapki (avutometinib) + Fakzynja (defactinib) was granted in advance to the planned PDUFA of Jun 30, 2025, which will be available in the US within a week as a co-pack  Approval was based on P-II (RAMP 201) trial assessing Avmapki (3.2mg, twice weekly) + Fakzynja (200 mg,…

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Eli Lilly and Alchemab Therapeutics

Eli Lilly Enters a ~$415M Licensing Agreement with Alchemab Therapeutics for ATLX-1282 to Treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Shots: Eli Lilly has entered into a licensing agreement with Alchemab for ATLX-1282 to treat ALS & other neurodegenerative conditions As per the deal, Alchemab will receive ~$415M, incl. an upfront payment, potential discovery, development, & commercial payments, as well as royalties, plus will handle early P-I trial activities, with Lilly leading further development &…

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Vanotech

Chengdu Origen and Vanotech Report the First Patient Dosing in P-I (VAN-2401) Trial of KH658 for Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration

Shots: Chengdu Origen & Vanotech has reported the first pts dosing in Vanotech-led P-I (VAN-2401) trial assessing KH658 for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) in the US The P-I trial will assess safety, tolerability, & efficacy of single suprachoroidal KH658 gene therapy in ~9 previously treated wet AMD pts that are responsive to anti-VEGF therapy…

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Telix Pharmaceuticals

Telix Pharmaceuticals Reports Preliminary P-II (IPAX-Linz) Trial Data of TLX101 to Treat Glioma

Shots: The IIT P-II (IPAX-Linz) trial assessed TLX101 (IV) in 8 glioblastoma pts with recurrent tumors & PET-confirmed amino acid uptake, who received adaptive dosing with ~4GBq before & ~2GBq after, 2L EBRT; 5/8 had MGMT-unmethylated tumors Trial showed mOS of 12.4mos. or 32.2mos. from initial diagnosis, complementing P-I (IPAX-1) trial results of 13mos. & 23mos.,…

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BBOT

BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics Reports the First Patient Dosing in P-I (KONQUER-101) Trial of BBO-11818 for Advanced Solid Tumors

Shots: BBOT has reported first pts dosing in its P-I (KONQUER-101) trial assessing BBO-11818 for advanced solid tumors, with trial enrolling pts globally In cellular assays, BBO-11818 showed pERK inhibition in selected KRAS G12D & G12V-mutant cell lines at lower concentrations, while reducing viability in KRAS G12D/G12V/G12C mutant cells & exhibiting >500-fold selectivity for KRAS…

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Bayar

Bayer Enters Global License Agreement with Suzhou Puhe BioPharma for its PRMT5 Inhibitor

Shots: Bayer & Suzhou Puhe BioPharma have entered into a global license agreement for Puhe BioPharma’s PRMT5 inhibitor to treat MTAP-deleted tumors As per the deal, Bayer will obtain rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize MTA-cooperative PRMT5 inhibitor globally; financial terms remain undisclosed Bayer to develop the asset under development name BAY 3713372, with first…

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