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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 trial
Trial met its 1EP, reducing annualized asthma exacerbation rates by 56% (100mg; Q12W) & 39% (400mg, Q24W), with FEV1…
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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 nodularis
AK139 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…
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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…
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Eisai & Henlius have entered into an exclusive commercialization & co-exclusive development & manufacturing license agreement for serplulimab (Hetronifly in the EU) in Japan
As 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…
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Biomica (Evogene’s subsidiary) & Shanghai Lishan Biopharmaceuticals have entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement for BMC128, currently in P-I trial
As per the deal, Lishan Biotech will receive exclusive rights to develop, manufacture, & commercialize BMC128, with Biomica receiving development milestone payments & royalties on future commercial sales
Lishan Biotech is planning to…
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Daiichi Sankyo has dosed the first patient with DS3790 in the P-I/II trial for pts with r/r B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma
The trial will assess DS3790 in ~420 pts with r/r B-cell NHL, evaluating safety endpoints as well as efficacy endpoints incl. overall response, DCR, DoR, time to response, PFS, & OS
DS3790 is a…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to zovegalisib + fulvestrant for the treatment of adults with PIK3CA mutant, HR+/HER2- locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer following recurrence or progression on or after treatment with a CDK4/6 inhibitor
Designation was supported by P-I/II (ReDiscover) trial data of zovegalisib + fulvestrant ± CDK inhibitors, showing activity…
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The CHMP has recommended Rezurock (200mg) for conditional approval in chronic GVHD pts (≥12yrs., ≥40kg), with EC’s decision expected in the coming wks.
Opinion was supported by extensive clinical data, incl. the P-II (ROCKstar) trial, which showed an improved ORR of 74% in chronic GVHD pts post–stem cell transplant & after ≥2 prior systemic…
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The CHMP has recommended Kygevvi (PO) under exceptional circumstances for adults & pediatric pts with TK2d whose symptom onset occurred ≤12yrs. of age, supported through EMA's PRIME scheme. EC decision is expected by Q2’26
Supportive evidence came from pooled data from 2 studies of Kygevvi in 39 pts with genetically confirmed TK2d & symptom…
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nChroma Bio has dosed the first patient with CRMA-1001, an epigenetic silencer, in a P-I/II trial for the treatment of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
The open-label study is evaluating the safety, tolerability, PK/PD, & efficacy of CRMA-1001 in adults with CHB across single & multiple-ascending dose cohorts, with enrollment ongoing
Additionally, the company…

