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China-based ophthalmology specialist Arctic Vision has entered into a strategic partnership with Sinopharm Group Distribution Co., Ltd. The collaboration aims to enhance the importation and national commercial distribution of Arctic Vision’s range of ophthalmic products across China. Expanding Distribution and Logistics ServicesUnder the terms of the agreement, Sinopharm Group Distribution…
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Bioyond Robotics, a Shanghai-based intelligent automation company, has reportedly raised around RMB 200 million (USD 29 million) through Series A and A+ financing rounds. The Series A+ funding was co-led by BioTrack Capital and Lilly Asia Fund (LAV), with CICC Qide Fund, a subsidiary of CICC Capital, joining the round.…
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China-based cell therapy-focused Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) Jiangsu Hillgene Biopharma Co., Ltd has reportedly raised tens of millions of renminbi in a Series A financing round. The funding round was led by Jiarui Investment and Hesheng Venture Capital. The proceeds from this investment will be directed towards the…
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Maryland-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) Forecyte Biotechnologies has announced the opening of a new, state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy (CGT) GMP facility in Shanghai on March 31. This marks the company’s second facility, following the opening of a US-based facility in January. Investment and Global Impact of the…
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China-based Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002603) has announced its plans to initiate a Phase III clinical study for its Category 1 chemical drug XY0206, which targets recurrent/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients with FLT3-ITD mutation (FMS-like tyrosine kinase 3 internal tandem duplication). XY0206: A Promising Multi-Target Tyrosine Kinase InhibitorXY0206…
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Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co., Ltd. (SHE: 002223), a China-based medical device company, has announced that it has received medical device marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its semi-automatic external defibrillator (AED). Innovative Features of the AED ProductThe newly approved AED comes equipped with…
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Sino-US firm MicuRx Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced the initiation of a Phase III clinical study for its novel anti-microbial agent MRX-4, used in combination with contezolid (MRX-I), as a sequential treatment for diabetic foot infection in China. Global Multi-Center Phase III Study Design and ApprovalThe global multi-center, randomized, double-blind Phase…
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UK pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca (AZ, NASDAQ: AZN) has announced a partnership with China’s Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health National Center for Respiratory Medicine. The collaboration will focus on enhancing efforts in basic medicine, translational medicine, and clinical medical research. The partnership aims to explore the collection and clinical application of…
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Indonesia’s deputy minister of health, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, visited China last week as part of the third health-focused ‘High-Level Dialogue’ between the two nations. The visit encompassed a bilateral meeting with Harbuwono’s counterpart in the National Health Commission (NHC) of China and the witnessing of a significant cooperation agreement signing…
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China-based TYK Medicines, Inc. has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its in-house developed next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). This marks a significant step forward in the development of the company’s pipeline, with a separate clinical trial filing for…
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Shanghai-based Sequanta Technologies, a leading multi-omics research and clinical service provider, has announced a strategic partnership with US firm Element Biosciences. With the integration of Element’s sequencing platform, the AVITI system, Sequanta is poised to enhance its focus on single-cell applications. The terms of the financial agreement have not been…
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China-based Yifan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002019) has announced receiving market approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its in-licensed Category 5.1 drug Hyruan ONE (sodium hyaluronate), which is indicated for use in knee osteoarthritis. Hyruan ONE: A Single-Dose Preparation for Knee OsteoarthritisHyruan ONE, originally developed by LG…
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Junshi Biosciences (SHA: 688180) is reportedly taking steps to challenge a key patent held by Alynlam Pharmaceutical related to the development of PCSK9-targeted small-interfering RNA (siRNA) therapies, such as the lipid-lowering drug Leqvio (inclisiran), which is now marketed globally by Novartis. CNIPA Oral Proceedings and Patent DisputeAccording to a notification…
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Guangzhou-based biotech ApolloBio has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Baidu Health. Under this partnership, Baidu will provide innovative digital support to enhance ApolloBio’s marketing activities, particularly for protective products related to infectious respiratory diseases. This includes an IgM nano immunoglobulin protective spray, known as a ‘liquid mask’ type nasal…
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China-based Yantai Dongcheng Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd (SHE: 002675) has announced receiving the green light from the regulatory body in Singapore to initiate a Phase I clinical study for its radiotherapeutic drug, 177Lu-LNC1004, which targets fibroblast activation protein (FAP) and is under development to treat FAP-positive advanced solid tumors. This…
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China-based Acotec Scientific Holdings Ltd (HKG: 6669) has announced receiving marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its second-generation AcoStream, a product designed to remove blood clots in the peripheral vascular system. Advancement in Blood Clot Removal TechnologyThe first-generation version of AcoStream was approved for marketing in…
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China-based Shenzhen Kangtai Biological Products Co., Ltd (SHE: 300601) has struck a partnership with Indonesian firm Biotis concerning a dual carrier 13-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine. This collaboration aims to enhance vaccine accessibility and public health initiatives in Indonesia. Agreement Details and Technical CollaborationAs per the agreement, Kangtai Bio will…
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Harbour BioMed (HKG: 2142), a biotech with operations in the United States, the Netherlands, and Suzhou (China), has announced a partnership with UK major AstraZeneca (AZ, NASDAQ: AZN). The collaboration aims to advance the construction of a pharmaceutical industry innovation alliance in the Yangtze River Delta region, strengthen global collaboration…
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China-based diagnostic specialist Shuwen Biotech Co., Ltd announced that its wholly-owned German subsidiary, Cerca Biotech GmbH, has entered into a promotion agreement with Japanese firm Sysmex Corporation’s German unit, Sysmex Europe SE. Under the terms of the deal, Sysmex will promote and distribute Cerca’s MammaTyper, a breast cancer detection product…
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China-based Vcanbio Cell & Gene Engineering Corp., Ltd (SHA: 600645) has announced receiving clinical trial approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) for its VUM02 (human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells), a Category 1 therapeutic biologic product. The therapy is set to be assessed as a treatment for idiopathic…