•
Sino-US Laekna has announced that it has received clinical trial clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its LAE102 antibody. The drug is set to be assessed as a potential treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This achievement marks LAE102 as Laekna’s first internally-discovered drug candidate…
•
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…
•
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…
•
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…
•
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,…
•
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…
•
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:…
•
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…
•
Antengene Corp., Ltd (HKG: 6996) has announced a market approval filing in Indonesia for its drug Xpovio (selinexor). The company is seeking approval for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) and relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL). Background on Xpovio and Its ApprovalsDiscovered…
•
Shanghai-based TYK Medicines has announced that it has received approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) to conduct a clinical study for its small molecule drug candidate, TY-2699a. This oral, selective CDK7 inhibitor is under development for the treatment of various cancers, including breast, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and small…
•
BeiGene (HKG: 6160, SHA: 688235, NASDAQ: BGNE) has announced that its programmed death-1 (PD-1) inhibitor, tislelizumab, has been approved in Macau for 9 indications. This marks the first time tislelizumab has received approvals outside of the China mainland market, with the Macau drug regulator’s decisions based on those issued by…
•
Hangzhou-based cell therapy specialist Yizun Biomedicine Co., Ltd has announced the completion of first patient enrollment and reinfusion in an investigator-initiated trial (ITT) for its CNK-UT cell therapy, targeting advanced solid tumors at Shulan Hangzhou Hospital. CNK-UT Cell Therapy: A Universal Cell Technology for Tumor TreatmentCNK-UT is a groundbreaking universal…
•
Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd (SHA: 688266) has announced that it has received clinical trial approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drug candidate ZG0895, which targets advanced solid tumors. ZG0895 is a highly selective toll-like receptor (TLR8) agonist developed in-house, designed to offer a new…
•
US-based biotech company BiOneCure Therapeutics Inc. has entered into a strategic collaboration with China-based Nanjing Leads Biolabs. The partnership aims to develop a range of innovative antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) that target solid tumors, marking a significant step in the advancement of cancer treatments. Combining Expertise to Target Solid TumorsBiOneCure…
•
The Cuba-based Molecular Immunology Center (CIM), part of the state-run conglomerate BioCubaFarma, has shared updates on the status of clinical trials (CTs) for two of its drug candidates being conducted abroad. CIM Director Tania Crombet revealed that a US study, in collaboration with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, has confirmed…
•
Shanghai-based LaNova Medicines Ltd, a developer of cancer therapies, has announced a significant global licensing deal with UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ, NASDAQ: AZN). The agreement concerns LM-305, a pre-clinical antibody drug conjugate (ADC) that targets GPRC5D. AstraZeneca will receive exclusive global rights to research, develop, and commercialize LM-305, in…
•
Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd (SHA: 688062), a China-based biopharmaceutical company, has announced that its clinical trial application for 7MW3711, an antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting B7-H3, has been accepted for review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The drug is intended for the treatment of advanced solid tumors.…
•
CStone Pharmaceuticals’ (HKG: 2616) French partner, Servier, has announced receiving two new indication approvals for Tibsovo (ivosidenib), a first-in-class IDH1 inhibitor, from the European Committee. This marks a significant expansion in the drug’s approved uses for treating specific types of leukemia and cholangiocarcinoma. New Indications for Tibsovo in EuropeTibsovo is…
•
Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd (SHA: 600380), a China-based pharmaceutical company, has announced that it has obtained market approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its triptorelin microspheres. This treatment is designed for prostate cancer patients who require androgen castration therapy. Innovative Treatment Option for Prostate Cancer…
•
The Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) website has indicated that Zai Lab Ltd’s (NASDAQ: ZLAB) repotrectinib is on track to receive priority review status in China for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is ROS1-positive. This priority review status is a reflection of…