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Asieris Pharmaceuticals Secures Exclusive Global Rights to UroViu’s Fluorescent Imaging Cystoscope
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China-based urogenital cancer specialist Asieris Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 688176) has announced a strategic collaboration with US firm UroViu Corporation, obtaining exclusive global rights to UroViu’s patented portable single-use cystoscope in the field of fluorescent imaging. Combining Technology for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) ResearchUnder the agreement, Asieris will utilize this patented…
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Abbisko Therapeutics and X4 Pharmaceuticals Announce Positive Phase III Results for Mavorixafor in WHIM Syndrome
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Shanghai-based biotech Abbisko Therapeutics Co., Ltd (HKG: 2256) and its US partner X4 Pharmaceuticals Inc. have announced positive top-line data from a pivotal Phase III clinical study for the once-daily, oral CXCR4 antagonist mavorixafor. The trial is assessing the molecule as a treatment for WHIM syndrome (warts, hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, and…
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Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Partners with Saudi Importer for Pneumonia Vaccine Distribution
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China-based Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd (SHE: 300601) has announced a strategic partnership with a drug importer in Saudi Arabia to promote the regulatory filing, marketing, and sales of its 13-valent and 23-valent pneumonia vaccines in the country. The local partner will handle the regulatory filing and approval process…
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FibroGen’s Roxadustat Shows Positive Results in Phase III Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia Trial
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US-based FibroGen Inc. (NASDAQ: FGEN) has announced positive topline data from a Phase III trial for roxadustat, a treatment for anemia in patients receiving chemotherapy. The study, which focused on 153 patients in China (NCT05301517), showed that detailed results will be presented at a future industry conference. Roxadustat’s Efficacy and…
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GenScipt Biotech Corp. Expands Oligonucleotide and Peptide Manufacturing in Zhenjiang
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China-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) GenScipt Biotech Corp. (HKG: 1548) has revealed the expansion of its manufacturing facility for oligonucleotide and peptide products at Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. This strategic move aims to enhance the company’s production capabilities to meet the growing demand for these specialized products. Enhanced Oligonucleotide…
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Betta Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase I/II Study for First-In-Class BsAb BPB-101
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China’s Betta Pharmaceuticals (SHE: 300558) has announced the enrollment of the first patient in a Phase I/II clinical study for its first-in-class bispecific antibody (BsAb), BPB-101. The molecule is currently being assessed for the treatment of advanced malignant solid tumors. BPB-101: A Trifunctional IgG1 Subtype Humanized AntibodyBPB-101 is a trifunctional…
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Antengene’s First-in-Class CD24 mAb ATG-031 Gets US FDA Approval for Phase I Study
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Antengene Corp., Ltd (HKG: 6996) has announced that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to conduct a Phase I clinical study for its first-in-class CD24 monoclonal antibody (mAb), ATG-031. The Phase I PERFORM study is designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacological properties, immunogenicity,…
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BioRay Pharmaceutical’s Zuberitamab Approved by NMPA for CD20 Positive DLBCL Treatment
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BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd has announced that its drug zuberitamab has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to treat CD20 positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, non-specific (DLBCL, NOS) in adults. The approval is for the use of zuberitamab in combination with standard cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone…
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WestVac Biopharma Receives FDA Approval for COVID-19 Protein Vaccines Targeting XBB Variants
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Chengdu-based WestVac Biopharma Co., Ltd has announced receiving clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for two COVID-19 protein vaccines co-developed in collaboration with West China Hospital, Sichuan University. These vaccines are specifically targeting the XBB variant and other emerging strains, including the recombinant bivalent COVID-19 protein…
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CARSgen Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Study for CT041 in Advanced Gastric Cancer
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China-based chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell specialist CARSgen Therapeutics Holdings Ltd (HKG: 2171) has announced the initiation of patient enrollment for a Phase II clinical study of its CT041 in advanced gastric cancer/esophageal gastric junction adenocarcinoma (GC/GEJ) with positive CLDN18.2 expression that has previously failed at least second-line treatment. CT041:…
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National Vaccine & Serum Institute Partners with Corning Life Sciences to Foster Innovation
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The National Vaccine & Serum Institute has announced a partnership with Corning Life Sciences, aiming to cultivate innovation talents and promote the exploration of novel technologies in new fields. The collaboration focuses on advancing scientific research and technological development without disclosing any financial details. Corning Life Sciences: A Leader in…
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CDE Lists Three Home-Grown Drugs for Priority Review, Including Myopia Treatment
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The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) website has indicated that three home-grown drugs are on track to obtain priority review statuses. These include Shenyang Sinqi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.’s atropine for arresting the progression of myopia in children, Zhuhai Jinzhidun Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.’s trientine for hepatolenticular degeneration that cannot tolerate…
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Grand Pharmaceutical’s Novasight Hybrid System Receives Marketing Approval in China
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China-based Grand Pharmaceutical Group Limited (HKG: 0512) has announced that its Novasight Hybrid System, a first-in-class intravascular dual mode imaging equipment for coronary artery imaging, has been approved for marketing in China. This marks a significant advancement in the field of cardiovascular diagnostics. Integrating IVUS and OCT TechnologiesThe Novasight Hybrid…
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HitGen Inc. Enters Research Agreement with ARase Therapeutics to Discover Oncology Inhibitors
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China-based HitGen Inc. (SHA: 688222) has announced a research agreement with ARase Therapeutics, Inc. Under this collaboration, HitGen will leverage its DNA-encoded library (DEL) technology platform, which specializes in the design, synthesis, and screening of DELs, to identify novel inhibitors of ARase’s validated oncology targets. HitGen will also provide support…
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BeiGene and The Max Foundation Collaborate to Expand Access to Brukinsa for CLL Patients
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China-based biotech BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE) has formed a collaboration with US-based non-profit organization The Max Foundation (Max) to improve access to the Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 29 low- and middle-income countries. The three-year collaboration aims to enhance access to…
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Huadong Medicine’s HDM1002 Receives NMPA Approval for Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trial
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China-based Huadong Medicine Co., Ltd (SHE: 000963) has announced receiving clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its small molecule drug HDM1002, intended for the treatment of adult type 2 diabetes. This follows closely on the heels of the drug’s approval to enter clinical trials in…
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Everest Medicines Completes Patient Enrollment in Etrasimod Phase III UC Trial
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Everest Medicines (HKG: 1952), a China-based biopharmaceutical company, has declared the successful completion of patient enrollment in a multi-center Phase III clinical trial for etrasimod in Asia, specifically targeting the treatment of moderate-severe active ulcerative colitis (UC). This development follows Everest’s acquisition of development rights to etrasimod in Greater China…
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HuidaGene Secures US Patent for High-Efficiency Cas12Max DNA Editing System
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HuidaGene Therapeutics, a China-based biotechnology company, has announced the receipt of patent protection from the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its cutting-edge DNA editing system, Cas12Max (CRISPR-Cas12i). This system is recognized for its superior DNA editing efficiency in mammalian cells compared to other competing systems, such as Streptococcus…
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Jiangsu Hengrui’s SHR0302 Secures Clinical Trial Approval for GVHD Treatment
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 600276), a leading China-based pharmaceutical company, has announced the receipt of another clinical trial approval for its drug candidate SHR0302, which is intended for the treatment of graft versus host disease (GVHD). SHR0302: A Selective JAK1 Inhibitor with Oral Solution PotentialSHR0302 is recognized as a highly…
