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Areteia Therapeutics has reported P-III (EXHALE-4) trial data assessing dexpramipexole (75 or 150mg, PO, BID) vs PBO as an add-on therapy to treat pts (n=600; ≥12yrs.) with inadequately controlled moderate-to-severe asthma & blood AEC ≥300 cells/μL
Trial showed that 150mg improved lung function over Wks. 20 & 24 (1EP), as measured by pre-BD FEV1…
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The US FDA has approved the PMA application for Idylla CDx MSI Test, a cartridge-based, fully automated “sample-to-result” companion diagnostic, with US launch anticipated soon & availability in other non-US markets to follow
The Idylla CDx MSI Test helps identify MSI-H colorectal cancer pts eligible for Opdivo (nivolumab) alone or with Yervoy (ipilimumab), as…
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Novo Nordisk has reported a sub-analysis of P-III (REDEFINE 1) trial assessing cagrilintide monotx. (2.4mg) with lifestyle intervention vs PBO in 3,417 obese/overweight pts with ≥1 obesity-related comorbidities, & without type 2 diabetes
Trial showed 11.8% superior weight loss vs 2.3% after 68wks., while 31.6% lost ≥15% of body weight vs 4.7%. However, weight…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to Raludotatug deruxtecan (R-DXd) for the treatment of adults with Pt-resistant epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal or fallopian tube cancers expressing CDH6 who have received prior treatment with Avastin
Designation was based on P-I trial (n=179) & the ongoing P-II/III (REJOICE-Ovarian01) trial (n=~710), with subgroup analysis of P-I presented at…
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VarmX has collaborated with CSL to advance its lead asset, VMX-C001 (commercial launch expected in 2029), & granted CSL an exclusive option agreement with its shareholders to acquire all issued & outstanding shares of the company
As per the collaboration, CSL will fully fund the global P-III (EquilibriX-S) trial of VMX-C001 in FXa DOAC…
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Approval of Optune Lua for adults with unresectable advanced/recurrent NSCLC who progressed on Pt-based regimen, was based on P-III (LUNAR) trial assessing it with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel (n=145) vs PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors or docetaxel alone (n=146)
Trial showed an mOS (1EP) of 13.2 vs 9.9mos. in the overall population, 19 vs 10.8mos. with Optune Lua +…
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Ocugen has entered into a licensing agreement with Kwangdong Pharmaceutical for OCU400 to treat retinitis pigmentosa
As per the deal, Kwangdong will receive exclusive Korean rights to OCU400 in exchange for $7.5M in upfront & near-term milestones, $1.5M per $15M in sales, reaching ≥$180M in sales milestones, plus 25% royalties on net sales, while…
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Akeso has dosed its first patient with cadonilimab + lenvatinib in P-II (COMPASSION-36/AK104-225) trial against lenvatinib for the treatment of advanced HCC in pts previously treated with Tecentriq & Avastin; study is ongoing in the US, EU & China
Cadonilimab has also shown superior efficacy in combination regimens, incl. 100% DCR with FOLFOX-HAIC in resectable multinodular HCC…
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The US FDA has granted BTD to ION582 (UBE3A protein expression stimulant) for the treatment of Angelman syndrome
Designation was based on P-I/II (HALOS) trial assessing ION582 in pts with Angelman syndrome, which showed improvements across all functional domains incl. communication, cognition & motor function; safety was favorable
Additionally, ION582 is being investigated in…
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The EMA has received MAA of icotrokinra (QD) for the treatment of pts (≥12yrs.) with mod. to sev. plaque PsO
MAA was backed by P-III (ICONIC-TOTAL, ICONIC LEAD, ICONIC-ADVANCE 1 & 2) trials, where ICONIC-LEAD (vs PBO) met its co-1EPs of IGA 0/1 & PASI 90 at Wk. 16, plus showed higher rates of clear or almost clear…

