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Luye Pharma’s Long-Acting IL-4Rα Antibody BA2101 Gains CDE Approval
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China-based Luye Pharma Group (HKG: 2186) announced that its controlling subsidiary Shandong Boan Biotechnology Co., Ltd has received clinical trial approval from the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) for its in-house developed long-acting monoclonal antibody (mAb) BA2101. BA2101: Drug Profile and MechanismBA2101 is an innovative long-acting human monoclonal IgG4 antibody…
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Ausper Biopharma’s COVID-19 Nasal Spray Antibody Gets NMPA Approval
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Ausper Biopharma Inc., a Hangzhou-based developer of hepatitis B virus (HBV) drugs, announced that its joint venture Chongqing Mingdao Haoyue Biotechnology Co., Ltd has obtained clinical trial approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its nasal spray COVID-19 neutralizing antibody MY-586. Drug Mechanism and AdvantagesMY-586 is described as…
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Merck’s Q3 Sales Rise on Key Drug Performances, China Growth
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US-based Merck, Sharp & Dohme Inc. (MSD, NYSE: MRK) reported its Q3 2022 financial results, with sales reaching USD 45.45 billion over the first nine months, marking a 32% year-on-year (YOY) growth excluding exchange rate impact. For the three months of Q3, the company generated USD 14.96 billion in sales,…
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Salubris Partners with Anlong Bio for Small Nucleic Acid Drugs in Hypertension
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China’s Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd (SHE: 002294) has entered into a partnership with Beijing Anlong Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd to jointly research and develop small nucleic acid drugs for the treatment of hypertension. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise of both companies in the field of nucleic acid…
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Shanghai Launches Inhaled COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Program
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On October 25, Shanghai began accepting patient reservations for the inhalable recombinant COVID-19 vaccine (adenovirus type 5 vector) as a booster shot. The free booster immunization program indicates that the vaccine is currently unavailable for basic immunization. Eligibility CriteriaEligible for the one-shot booster immunization program are individuals aged 18 and…
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Ocumension Initiates Second Phase III Denali Study for OT-301 in US
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China-based Ocumension Therapeutics (HKG: 1477) announced the initiation of a second Phase III Denali study for its OT-301 (NCX 470) in the US, with the first patient enrolled on November 9. This marks a significant milestone in the clinical development of the drug, which is designed to lower intraocular pressure…
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Nankai University Establishes Postgraduate Practice Base with China Resources Biopharma
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The College of Pharmacy at Nankai University has established a postgraduate practice base at the research and development (R&D) center of China Resources Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. This collaboration includes the appointment of multiple senior R&D and technical staff from China Resources Biopharmaceutical as new professional tutors for master’s degree programs…
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Yiming and WZ Biosciences Collaborate on mRNA Process Platform
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China-based Yiming (Beijing) Cell Biotechnology Co., Ltd, also known as Ubrigene, and compatriot firm WZ Biosciences Inc., announced the establishment of a refined mRNA process platform. The collaboration offers comprehensive services ranging from gene synthesis, efficient in vitro transcription template preparation, plasmid linearization, IVT mRNA synthesis, purification, and quality inspection,…
