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Hangzhou Sciwind's cAMP-biased GLP-1 ecnoglutide outperforms semaglutide in Phase II
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Hangzhou Sciwind's cAMP-biased GLP-1 ecnoglutide outperforms semaglutide in Phase II

Interim data from a Phase II head-to-head trial reported by China-based Hangzhou Sciwind Biosciences show that ecnoglutide (also known as XW003), the...

Jun 8
Autobahn on track for novel thyroid receptor agonist against bipolar depression after positive Phase II
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Autobahn on track for novel thyroid receptor agonist against bipolar depression after positive Phase II

San Diego-based Autobahn Therapeutics reported positive topline results from its Phase II AMPLIFY-BD trial of elunetirom (ABX-002) in bipolar depression,...

Jun 8
Pfizer's berobenatide demonstrates nearly 16% weight loss in Phase IIb obesity trial data
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Pfizer's berobenatide demonstrates nearly 16% weight loss in Phase IIb obesity trial data

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) presented detailed Phase IIb data at the American Diabetes Association's 86th Scientific Sessions showing that berobenatide (PF-3944;...

Jun 8
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EU expands label for Chiesi’s Lojuxta to children with ultra-rare cholesterol disorder

The European Commission has approved an expanded indication for Italy-based Chiesi’s Lojuxta (lomitapide) to include children aged 5 years and older with…

Jun 5
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Hopstem’s neural progenitor cell injection earns FDA RMAT designation for chronic stroke

Houston-based Hopstem Biotechnology announced receipt of a Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation from the US FDA for hNPC01, an iPSC-derived human…

Jun 5
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China’s NMPA approves Vcare PharmaTech’s eratrectinib for NTRK fusion-positive solid tumors

China’s NMPA has granted marketing approval to eratrectinib (VC004), a next-generation TRK inhibitor developed by Nanjing-based Jiangsu Vcare PharmaTech Co., Ltd., for…

Jun 5
Bayer posts Phase III data showing Kerendia's kidney benefit in non-diabetic CKD
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Bayer posts Phase III data showing Kerendia's kidney benefit in non-diabetic CKD

Bayer's finerenone (Kerendia), a non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist, delivered statistically significant improvements in kidney function...

Jun 5
Otsuka's Voyxact on course for full approval in IgA nephropathy after positive Phase III
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Otsuka's Voyxact on course for full approval in IgA nephropathy after positive Phase III

Twelve-month eGFR data from the Phase III VISIONARY trial of sibeprenlimab (Voyxact) in IgA nephropathy show that Otsuka's anti-APRIL monoclonal antibody...

Jun 5
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Gilead, Lakefront complete USD 2.175b acquisition of Ouro Med targeting BCMAxCD3 BsAb gamgeramig
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Gilead, Lakefront complete USD 2.175b acquisition of Ouro Med targeting BCMAxCD3 BsAb gamgeramig

Gilead Sciences (Nasdaq: GILD) and Belgium-based Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (Euronext & Nasdaq: LKFT) have completed the joint acquisition of Ouro...

Jun 5
Stipple Bio partners with Lonza on multi-target ADC platform for precision oncology therapies
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Stipple Bio partners with Lonza on multi-target ADC platform for precision oncology therapies

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Stipple Bio, Inc. has entered a multi-target license agreement with Switzerland-based Lonza (SIX: LONN) to access the CDMO's...

Jun 4
Made Scientific and Pluristyx launch integrated iPSC development and manufacturing partnership
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Made Scientific and Pluristyx launch integrated iPSC development and manufacturing partnership

Princeton, New Jersey-based Made Scientific, Inc., a cell therapy contract development and manufacturing organization backed by South Korea's GC...

Jun 4
Pfizer signs up to access Chai Discovery's generative AI platform for next-gen antibody design
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Pfizer signs up to access Chai Discovery's generative AI platform for next-gen antibody design

Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has licensed San Francisco-based Chai Discovery's generative AI platform — including early access to Chai-3, a previously undisclosed...

Jun 4
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Biogen’s once-yearly antisense oligonucleotide receives FDA BTD status for spinal muscular atrophy

Biogen (Nasdaq: BIIB) revealed that the US FDA has granted salanersen (BIIB115) Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) for the treatment of spinal muscular…

Jun 4
Everest Medicines licenses Bejescin from Beijing Mabworks for Asia-Pacific commercialization
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Everest Medicines licenses Bejescin from Beijing Mabworks for Asia-Pacific commercialization

Everest Medicines (HKEX: 1952.HK) has secured exclusive rights to develop and commercialize Bejescin (MIL62, obinutuzumab beta injection) across the...

Jun 4
SOPHiA Genetics and Memorial Sloan Kettering form joint venture for precision oncology AI analytics
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SOPHiA Genetics and Memorial Sloan Kettering form joint venture for precision oncology AI analytics

SOPHiA Genetics and Memorial Sloan Kettering move toward joint venture for precision oncology

Jun 4