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Innovent Biologics Doses First Patient in Higher-Dose Mazdutide Obesity Trial
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China’s Innovent Biologics, Inc. (HKG: 1801) announced that the first participant has been dosed in the higher-dose cohort of a Phase II trial for mazdutide (IBI362), a dual agonist targeting glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) and glucagon receptor (GCGR), in Chinese adults with obesity. The study follows positive results from…
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Shanghai Pharma’s CD20 Antibody Advances to Primary Nephropathy Trial After NMPA Approval
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China’s Shanghai Pharmaceuticals (HKG: 2607, SHA: 601607) has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to launch a clinical trial for its CD20 monoclonal antibody (mAb) in primary membranous nephropathy, a chronic kidney disorder with limited treatment options. Study DetailsThe drug, developed by Shanghai Jiaolian Drug R&D Co.,…
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Walvax Biotech Wins NMPA Approval for mRNA and Recombinant COVID-19 Vaccines
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China’s Walvax Biotechnology Co., Ltd (SHE: 300142) has received clinical trial approvals from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for two novel coronavirus vaccines: an mRNA vaccine co-developed with Fudan University and Shanghai RNACure Biopharma, and a recombinant vaccine developed in-house by its subsidiary Shanghai Zerun Biotech. Vaccine Details Strategic…
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Medim Science Raises Funds for Macrophage-Targeting Biologics in Cancer Therapy
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Hangzhou-based Medim Science, China’s first pharma firm focused on macrophage-targeting biologics, has reportedly raised tens of millions of renminbi in a new financing round led by Ming Bioventures, with Cowin Venture Capital participating. The funds will support R&D, regulatory filings, and clinical trial applications for its pipeline targeting solid tumors.…
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China’s Pharmaceutical Industry Sees Revenue Decline Amid Export Shifts
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China’s pharmaceutical manufacturing sector reported a 1.8% year-on-year (YOY) revenue decline to RMB 1.6 trillion (USD 231 billion) in the latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data, alongside a 30.7% plunge in profits to RMB 247.36 billion (USD 35.8 billion). Meanwhile, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export…
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Tibet Duo Rui and Nanjing Heron Forge Pharmaceutical Collaboration in China
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China-based Tibet Duo Rui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd and Nanjing Heron Pharmaceutical Science and Technology Co., Ltd have entered a strategic partnership to collaborate on drug research, manufacturing, and marketing. The alliance aims to accelerate the commercialization of novel therapies in mainland China by combining both firms’ core competencies. Partnership TermsUnder…
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CARsgen Therapeutics Launches GMP Manufacturing for CAR-T Cell Therapies in North Carolina
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China’s CARsgen Therapeutics Holdings Ltd (HKG: 2171), a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell specialist, has initiated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant production at its new autologous CAR-T cell therapy plant in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park (RTP). The facility marks the company’s first manufacturing site outside China and will supply clinical…
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MegaRobo and Danaher Life Sciences Partner on Lab Automation in China
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Beijing-based MegaRobo Technologies, a robotics and AI firm in life sciences, has partnered with Danaher Life Sciences China to develop smart automation solutions. The collaboration targets lab automation and applications in drug screening, biopharmaceuticals, and cell gene therapy, combining both companies’ technical strengths. Partnership DetailsThe alliance will integrate MegaRobo’s AI-powered…
