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Hasten Biopharmaceutical Initiates Phase III Clinical Trial for Lerodalcibep in China
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China-based Hasten Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, a comprehensive biopharmaceutical company co-established by CBC Group, has announced the first subject dosing in its Phase III clinical study for lerodalcibep, a third-generation PCSK9 inhibitor. The drug was in-licensed from US firm LIB Therapeutics Inc. in September of the previous year. Study Design and…
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VelaVigo and Avenzo Therapeutics Ink Global Partnership for Nectin4/TROP2 Bispecific ADC
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Shanghai-based biotech company VelaVigo, specializing in bispecific/multi-specific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), has announced a global strategic partnership with US oncology firm Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. This collaboration will facilitate the global development, manufacturing, and commercialization of VelaVigo’s Nectin4/TROP2 bispecific ADC, excluding Greater China, where VelaVigo retains the rights. Details…
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Youjia Biomedical and Yiling Pharmaceutical Collaborate on RNAi Metabolic Disease Treatments
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China-based Youjia (Hangzhou) Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd, a leading nucleic acid technology developer, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Yiling Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002603), marking a significant step into the metabolic diseases field utilizing RNAi technologies. This partnership aims to leverage Youjia’s expertise in nucleic acid drug…
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Grand Pharmaceutical Group Expands Distribution Partnership with Sirtex Medical in China
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Grand Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (HKG: 0512), a leading pharmaceutical company based in China, has announced an additional distribution agreement with Australian firm Sirtex Medical Ltd. The agreement involves Grand Pharmaceutical’s subsidiaries, Beijing Purevalley Biotechnology Co., Ltd, and Chengdu Purevalley Biotechnology Co., Ltd, which will exclusively distribute Sirtex’s SIR-Spheres (Y-90 microsphere)…
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Keymed Biosciences Enters Global Licensing Agreement with Platina Medicines for CM336
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Keymed Biosciences Inc., a China-based biopharmaceutical company (HKG: 2162), has announced a significant licensing agreement with UK-based Platina Medicines Ltd (PML). The agreement grants Platina Medicines exclusive global development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights to Keymed’s CM336, excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Financial Terms and ConsiderationsUnder the terms…
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CanSino Biologics Initiates Phase I Clinical Trial for Freeze-Dried Hib Conjugate Vaccine
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China-based biopharmaceutical company CanSino Biologics (HKG: 6185) has announced the commencement of a Phase I clinical study for its freeze-dried Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) conjugate vaccine, marking a significant step in the development of this important pediatric vaccine. The study has begun with the enrollment of the first subject,…
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Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering Passes HKEX IPO Hearing for Orthopedic Treatments
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Hangzhou Jiuyuan Gene Engineering Co., Ltd. has announced that it has successfully passed the listing hearing by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited for its initial public offering (IPO). While the price and other key details have not been disclosed at this stage, the company’s listing marks a significant…
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NK CellTech Partners with 3SBio to Advance NK Cell Therapy Technology
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China-based natural killer (NK) cell therapy developer NK CellTech has entered into a strategic partnership with 3SBio Inc. (HKG: 1530), a compatriot firm, to focus on advancing NK cell therapy technology. This collaboration aims to leverage the complementary technologies and resources of both companies, accelerating the research, development, and commercialization…
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Shanghai’s Matwings Secures Over $13.8 Million in Series A Financing for AI Protein Design
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Matwings, an AI-based protein design service provider headquartered in Shanghai, has announced the successful completion of its Series A financing round, raising over RMB100 million (USD 13.82 million). The round was led by Qiming Venture Partners, with additional investments from Yonghua Capital, Jingtao Private Equity Fund, and 3E Bioventures, among…
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EMA’s CHMP Recommends Approval for MSD’s Keytruda Combo in Mesothelioma Treatment
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Merck, Sharp & Dohme Inc., (MSD; NYSE: MRK), a leading US pharmaceutical company, has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a positive opinion recommending the approval of its PD-1 inhibitor, Keytruda (pembrolizumab), in combination with pemetrexed plus…
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EMA’s CHMP Recommends Approval for BMS’s Opdivo/Yervoy Combo in mCRC
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (BMS, NYSE: BMY) anti-PD-1 drug Opdivo (nivolumab) in combination with the anti-CTLA-4 biologic Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with microsatellite instability–high (MSI-H) or mismatch…
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Boston Scientific Expands Neuromodulation Portfolio with Axonics Acquisition
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Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX), a leading player in the medical device industry, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Axonics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXNX) for a substantial USD 3.7 billion. This strategic transaction is set to bolster Boston Scientific’s presence in the field of sacral neuromodulation (SNM), enhancing the…
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Sandoz Receives EC Approval for Biosimilar to Eylea for Retinal Diseases
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Switzerland-based pharmaceutical company Sandoz (SWX: SDZ) has announced that it has received marketing approval from the European Commission (EC) for its biosimilar of Bayer/Regeneron’s (ETR: BAYN / NASDAQ: REGN) Eylea (aflibercept). The product is now available in the form of a 2 mg vial kit and pre-filled syringe for intravitreal…
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Peijia Medical Achieves First Compassionate Use of Taurus Trio TAVR System in Hong Kong
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Peijia Medical Ltd (HKG: 9996), a leading medical device company, has announced the completion of its first compassionate use case utilizing the Taurus Trio transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system in Hong Kong. This milestone marks a significant step in the application of the company’s advanced cardiovascular technology in the…
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Sanofi’s Dupixent sBLA for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Accepted by FDA for Review
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French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the supplemental biologics license application (sBLA) for Dupixent (dupilumab). The application seeks to expand the monoclonal antibody’s (mAb) indication to treat adults and pediatric patients aged 12 years and older with chronic…
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Novo Nordisk Launches Semaglutide for Weight Management in China
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Denmark-based healthcare giant Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO) has announced the official market launch of semaglutide in China for long-term weight management. Globally, Novo Nordisk markets the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) under the trade name Wegovy for weight loss, expanding access to this treatment for individuals seeking to manage…
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Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Secures NMPA Approval for Two Antibody Drug Conjugates
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Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd (HKG: 6990), a leading biopharmaceutical company based in China, has announced receiving separate Investigational New Drug (IND) approvals from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), SKB535 and SKB571, which target solid tumors. This development marks a significant milestone in…
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Exegenesis Bio’s Gene Therapy EXG110 Earns Orphan Drug Status for Fabry Disease
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Exegenesis Bio, a leading provider of epigenetics experimental and analytical services headquartered in Hangzhou, has announced that it has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its proprietary gene therapy, EXG110, which is indicated for the treatment of Fabry disease. This designation highlights…
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Shenzhen Weiguang Biological Partners with SUAT to Boost Life Science and Health Industry
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Shenzhen Weiguang Biological Products Co., Ltd. (SHE: 002880), a prominent blood products manufacturer in China, has entered into a strategic partnership with Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology (SUAT). This collaboration, focused on the life and health sector, aims to foster the integration of industry and education, enhance cooperation among industry,…
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Janssen-Cilag’s Lazcluze-Rybrevant Combo Receives Positive EMA Opinion for NSCLC Treatment
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Janssen-Cilag International NV, a subsidiary of the US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J; NYSE: JNJ), has announced that it has received positive opinions from the Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products (COMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the combination of Lazcluze (lazertinib) and Rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw). This combination therapy…
