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BrightGene Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd (SHA: 688166), a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from the Phase II clinical study (CTR20233198) for its investigational drug BGM0504. This dual agonist targets GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulin stimulating polypeptide) receptors and is being studied for the treatment of…
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Dizal Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHA: 688192), a biopharmaceutical company based in China, has announced that it has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its next-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor, sunvozertinib. This designation is in relation to the drug’s potential use as…
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The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University has entered into a comprehensive partnership with Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. Under this alliance, Huawei will offer a suite of advanced technologies, including network connectivity, transportation support, diverse computing power products, intelligent…
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Reforgene Medicine, a pioneer in gene editing therapy based in Guangzhou, has secured Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its flagship candidate, RM-101. This AAV-based gene editing drug is aimed at treating Usher syndrome, a genetic condition that leads to significant vision impairment…
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Akeso Biopharma (HKG: 9926), a biopharmaceutical company based in China, has declared the successful completion of a share placement that has raised USD 250 million. This capital raise has garnered significant attention from international investment firms, with a majority of the final subscribers being long-term and healthcare funds. With this…
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Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical company based in China and listed as (SHA: 600276), has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its Category 1 drug, RGL-193. This marks a significant step forward as the drug advances into clinical studies focused on Parkinson’s disease…
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The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has indicated that Novartis (NYSE: NVS), the Swiss pharmaceutical giant, has had its second market filing for brolucizumab accepted for review. The filing is anticipated to be for the treatment of visual impairment resulting from macular edema associated with diabetes (DME). Brolucizumab, recognized as…
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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has announced positive topline results regarding overall survival (OS) in the Phase III TALAPRO-2 study for Talzenna (talazoparib), an oral poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor, when combined with Xtandi (enzalutamide), an androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI). This combination is used for the treatment of patients with…
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (NYSE: TEVA), headquartered in Israel, has entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve allegations of misconduct related to its multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy, Copaxone. The DOJ had filed a lawsuit in August 2020, accusing Teva of violating the Anti-Kickback…
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CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (HKG: 1093), a leading pharmaceutical company based in China, has initiated a Phase III clinical study for its Category 1 drug JMT101. This study combines JMT101 with osimertinib (Tagrisso) and compares it against osimertinib alone in the first-line treatment of locally advanced or metastatic epidermal growth…
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KangaBio, a biopharmaceutical company based in Shanghai, has announced that its investigational new drug (IND) application for KGX101 has received clinical trial approval from the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). This Class 1 new drug, an IL-12 Fc fusion protein injection, is expected to be used for the treatment…
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Merck KGaA (MRK, NYSE: MRK) , a leading science and technology company based in Germany, has announced the availability of its ovulation-stimulating treatment Pergoveris in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. The treatment, which combines recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone (r-hFSH) and recombinant human luteinizing hormone (r-hLH), has been approved…
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Junshi Biosciences (HKG: 1877; SHA: 688180), a leading biopharmaceutical company in China, has announced that it has received marketing approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its PCSK9 monoclonal antibody, ongericimab (JS002). This therapy is now approved for use in combination with statins or statins plus ezetimibe for…
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WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd (SHA: 603259, HKG: 2359, OTCMKTS: WUXAY), a leading China-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), has issued a statement addressing media speculations about the potential sale of its cell and gene therapy segment, WuXi Advanced Therapies (WuXi ATU). The company clarified that no decision has been…
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The China Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) has given the green light for a study on inaticabtagene autoleucel (CNCT 19), a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy developed by Juventas Cell Therapy Ltd, a Chinese firm. This therapy is now approved for research in refractory systemic lupus erythematosus-associated immune thrombocytopenia…
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Sanofi (EPA: SAN; NASDAQ: SNY) has initiated negotiations with private equity firm CD&R for the potential sale of a 50% controlling stake in Opella, its consumer healthcare business, marking a significant milestone in the French pharmaceutical giant’s strategic realignment. While no decision has been finalized, Sanofi will provide further updates…
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JD Healthcare, a subsidiary of China’s e-commerce juggernaut JD.com (NASDAQ: JD), has formed a strategic partnership with Chongqing Genrix Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This alliance combines Genrix Biopharmaceutical’s prowess in drug research and development with JD Healthcare’s extensive resource and ecological advantages in medical treatment, medication, health management, and insurance. Together,…
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Immupeutics Medicine, a pioneer in tumor immunotherapy based in Beijing, has announced that it has received clinical approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its proprietary therapy, IPM001. This marks a significant step forward in the field of cancer treatment in China. IPM001 is a groundbreaking multi-antigen targeted…
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Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE: LLY), a stalwart of the US pharmaceutical industry, has inked three strategic agreements with California-based Insitro, a company at the forefront of machine-learning driven drug development. This collaboration aims to forge ahead with new therapies for metabolic diseases, with a particular focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated…
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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has scored a significant win with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of its drug Hympavzi (marstacimab-hncq) for routine prophylaxis in adults and pediatric patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A, characterized by a congenital deficiency of factor VIII (FVIII), or hemophilia B,…