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OrsoBio has reported topline P-IIa PoC trial data assessing TLC-2716 (6 or 12mg, QD, PO) vs PBO in 30 overweight pts with severe hypertriglyceridemia & metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
The study met its 1EP, showing statistically significant reductions in fasting triglycerides & remnant cholesterol, plus improved liver fat by MRI-PDFF, with stronger lipid…
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Teva has entered into a funding agreement with Royalty Pharma to accelerate the clinical development of Teva’s TEV-’408 for the treatment of vitiligo
As per the deal, Teva will receive ~$500M to support TEV-‘408 development costs, incl. $75M in R&D co-funding for a P-IIb study planned for 2026. Royalty will have an option to…
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The US FDA has granted IND clearance to initiate a P-IIa trial of 9MW1911 for the treatment of patients with mod. to sev. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
In the China P-IIa trial (n=80) vs PBO, 9MW1911 showed dose-proportional exposure & dose-dependent efficacy, with the RP2D (n=30) reducing mod. to sev. COPD exacerbations by…
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Sanofi has reported the P-IIa (HS-OBTAIN) trial data assessing brivekimig (150mg, SC, Q2W) vs PBO in pts with mod. to sev. hidradenitis suppurativa, incl. biologic-naïve pts for 16 wks., followed by a 12wk. open-label period & an 8wk. safety follow-up
At 16wks., brivekimig achieved higher HiSCR50 median response rates of 67% vs 37%, with 54%…
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Ethris has dosed the first pts in a P-IIa trial of ETH47 for asthma symptom reduction after rhinovirus challenge, building on P-I trial data, which showed strong respiratory tract activity, local IFNλ induction, antiviral gene activation, & no systemic exposure
The P-IIa trial will evaluate ETH47 vs PBO in ~50 adults with asthma who…
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Ascletis Pharma has dosed first participants with ASC30 (PO, QD) in its US P-IIa trial for obesity (BMI ≥30kg/m^2) or overweight pts (BMI ≥27kg/m^2 but <30kg/m^2) with ≥1 weight-related comorbidity
Trial will assess 2 ASC30 formulations (tablets & tablets A1), with pts starting at 1mg & undergoing weekly titrations to maintenance doses of 20 or 40mg…
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Processa & Intact have entered into a binding term sheet for granting Intact an exclusive option to license PCS12852 for gastroparesis & other GI motility disorders
As per the deal, Processa will receive a 3.5% equity in Intact at closing, $2.5M option fee, ~$20M in development & regulatory milestones, ~$432.5M in commercial milestones, &…
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Skye Bioscience has partnered with Arecor Therapeutics to develop a higher concentration formulation of Skye’s nimacimab, leveraging Arecor’s Arestat formulation platform
As per the deal, Skye will fund Arecor's development efforts, with the option to license rights of the new proprietary formulation & its intellectual property for further development & commercialization
Nimacimab (CB1 inhibitor,…

