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Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Gains NMPA Approval for HRS-4642 Clinical Trial in KRAS G12D Mutated Tumors
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Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd (SHA: 600276) has received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to commence a clinical study for its drug candidate HRS-4642 in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring the KRAS G12D mutation. This marks a significant step in the company’s endeavor to address the…
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Alphamab Oncology’s JSKN003 Demonstrates Promising Results in Phase I HER2-Targeted Solid Tumor Study
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Alphamab Oncology (HKG: 9966) presented compelling data from a Phase I clinical trial of its HER2-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), JSKN003, at the AACR 2024 annual meeting. Conducted in Australia, the study focused on advanced solid tumors with HER2 expression. JSKN003, which utilizes a click reaction for conjugation, showcased superior serum…
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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals Commences Clinical Trial for Innovative GLP-1 Agonist GZR18
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Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 603087), a leading Chinese pharmaceutical company, has announced the commencement of dosing in a Phase I clinical study for its investigational GLP-1 receptor agonist, GZR18 tablets. This oral formulation is designed to target GPRC5D, BCMA, and CD3, and is intended to treat patients with recurrent…
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BeiGene Launches Guangzhou ADC Production Park to Strengthen Manufacturing Muscle
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BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKG: 6160; SHA: 688235), a leading biopharmaceutical company, has announced the operational launch of its antibody drug conjugate (ADC) production park in Guangzhou, a strategic move to bolster the company’s clinical and commercial manufacturing capabilities. The new facility is expected to significantly enhance the production of BeiGene’s…
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Shanghai’s 9th People’s Hospital Launches Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Trial for Congenital Deafness
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In a medical first, Shanghai’s 9th People’s Hospital has initiated the world’s inaugural clinical trial for a gene-editing therapy targeting congenital deafness attributed to otoferlin (OTOF) gene mutations. The therapy, developed by HuidaGene Therapeutics Co., Ltd, represents a significant advance in the treatment of auditory neuropathy, a leading cause of…
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Shanghai Health Commission Implements Strict Guidelines to Curb Medical Sector Misconduct
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The Shanghai Municipal Health Commission has issued the “Implementation Rules for the Nine Guidelines for Clean and Honest Employment of Medical Institution Staff in Shanghai,” marking a significant step towards enhancing integrity and professionalism within the city’s medical community. The rules aim to address a range of misconduct, including commercial…
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GSK’s ViiV Healthcare Expands Dovato Indication to Include Adolescents with HIV-1 Infection
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GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK; NYSE: GSK) ViiV Healthcare has received an indication extension from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its antiretroviral treatment Dovato (dolutegravir + lamivudine). The drug is now approved for use in virologically suppressed or treatment-naive adolescents aged 12 years and older with HIV-1 infection, a demographic…
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Johnson & Johnson’s Xarelto Demonstrates Reduced Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Post-PCI
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Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson (J&J; NYSE: JNJ) has announced positive results from a Phase III trial, highlighting the efficacy of its anticoagulant Xarelto (rivaroxaban) in reducing the risk of clinically significant bleeding (CSB) and net adverse clinical events (NACE) or rehospitalization in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF)…
