Shots:The EC has granted conditional approval to Anktiva + Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) to treat BCG-unresponsive NMIBC with CIS, & with/without papillary tumors in all 30 EEA states, based on P-II/III (QUILT-3.032) study (n=100)Trial showed a 71% CR rate, with a median duration of CR of 26.6mos., plus DoR range was as long as…
Shots:The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II trial of CS2009 (PD-1/VEGF/CTLA-4 trispecific antibody) in pts with advanced solid tumorsCS2009 is being evaluated in a P-II trial (currently enrolling) across Australia & China, spanning 15 cohorts to evaluate monotx. & combination regimens in 9 solid tumors, incl. NSCLC, colorectal cancer, TNBC,…
Shots:InnoCare has dosed the first patient with soficitinib (ICP-332) in the P-II/III trial for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticariaAdditionally, the company has completed enrolment in soficitinib’s P-III trial for mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis & P-II trial for vitiligoSoficitinib (ICP-332) is a selective TYK2 inhibitor in development for T-cell–mediated autoimmune diseases,…
Shots:Genentech has reported the P-III (MAJESTY) trial results assessing Gazyva vs tacrolimus in 142 pts with primary membranous nephropathyTrial met its 1EP, showing higher CR at Wk. 104 & achieved its key 2EPs, incl. improved overall remission & CR at Wks. 104 & 76, respectively; data to be presented in the future &…
Shots:The US FDA has granted IND Clearance to initiate P-II PoC trial of AK3280 in the US for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)The P-II PoC trial will evaluate AK3280 (PO) vs PBO & an active comparator in IPF pts, aiming to generate key clinical data to support future regulatory filings &…
Shots:The global P-II (VALIANT) trial data assessed Verekitug vs PBO in 478 pts with severe asthma for ~60wks., with a minimum of 24wks. of treatment. Eligible pts could then enroll in the VALOUR LTE trialTrial met its 1EP, reducing annualized asthma exacerbation rates by 56% (100mg; Q12W) & 39% (400mg, Q24W), with FEV1…
Shots:The Chinese NMPA has approved the initiation of P-II trials of AK139 across seven indications, incl. COPD, severe bronchial asthma, chronic spontaneous urticaria, allergic rhinitis, CRSwNP, mod. to sev. atopic dermatitis, & prurigo nodularisAK139 is an IL-4Rα/ST2 bispecific antibody that blocks both the IL-4/IL-13 pathway via binding to IL-4Rα subunit & the IL-33/ST2…
Shots:The P-II trial of obexelimab (250mg, SC, QW) vs PBO in RMS, met its 1EP with a 95% relative reduction in cumulative new Gd-enhancing T1 lesions over wks. 8 & 12, with near-complete suppression by wk. 8 sustained through wk. 12.Adjusted mean new lesions was 0.01 vs 0.23, only 2 vs 19 total…
Shots:Eisai & Henlius have entered into an exclusive commercialization & co-exclusive development & manufacturing license agreement for serplulimab (Hetronifly in the EU) in JapanAs per the deal, Eisai will obtain exclusive rights to commercialize serplulimab in Japan in exchange for $75M upfront, ~$80.01M in regulatory milestones, ~$233.3M in sales milestones, with double-digit royalties…
Shots:Biomica (Evogene’s subsidiary) & Shanghai Lishan Biopharmaceuticals have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for BMC128, currently in P-I trialAs per the deal, Lishan Biotech will receive exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize BMC128, with Biomica receiving development milestone payments & royalties on future commercial salesLishan Biotech is planning to…

