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Nona Biosciences Partners with OverT Bio to Develop Next-Generation Cell Therapies for Solid Tumors
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Nona Biosciences, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HBM Holdings Ltd (HKG: 2142), has entered into a partnership with US biotechnology company OverT Bio, Inc. to develop next-generation cell therapies targeting solid tumors. The collaboration will leverage Nona’s heavy-chain antibody (HCAb) Harbour Mice platform, with no financial specifics disclosed. Nona Bio’s HCAb…
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Invests $17 Million in CanSino Biologics’ Recombinant Polio Vaccine
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed USD 17 million to support the development of CS-2036, a recombinant polio vaccine, by China-based CanSino Biologics (SHA: 688185, HKG: 6185). The investment will fund various development efforts, including clinical trials, process development, scaling-up, and the development of a candidate combined vaccine…
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InnoCare Pharma’s ICP-488 Shows Promising Results in Phase II Psoriasis Study
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China-based InnoCare Pharma (HKG: 9969; SHA: 688428) has announced positive results from a Phase II clinical study for its TYK2 (tyrosine kinase 2) JH2 allosteric inhibitor, ICP-488, in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The study demonstrated the drug’s potential in treating psoriasis and other autoimmune diseases by inhibiting…
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Ascletis Pharma Faces US Import Ban for NASH Drugs ASC41 and ASC43F in Trade Secrets Dispute
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China’s Ascletis Pharma Inc. (HKG: 1672) is navigating legal proceedings involving its oral thyroid hormone receptor-beta (THRβ) agonist ASC41 and a compound preparation ASC43F, both under development for the treatment of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). US-based Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) filed a lawsuit in the United States against Ascletis in December…
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Beijing Aosaikang Pharmaceuticals Boosts Stake in US Subsidiary AskGene with RMB 220 Million Investment
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Beijing Aosaikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHE: 002755) has announced a capital injection of RMB 220 million (USD 31 million) into its US-based subsidiary, AskGene Limited, established in 2012. This investment increases the Chinese firm’s shareholding in AskGene from 59.07% to 62.86%, solidifying its position as the controlling shareholder. Concurrently, TF…
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Eli Lilly China Appoints Yan Qiong as Vice President of Diabetes Business Unit
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Effective October 10, 2024, Yan Qiong will join the management team of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) China as the vice president of the diabetes products business unit. She will report directly to Huzur Devletsah, the president and general manager of Lilly China. Yan Qiong brings nearly two decades of experience…
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Shanghai Releases Local Guidelines to Correct Unhealthy Practices in Pharmaceutical Procurement and Medical Services
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The Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, along with 13 other bureaus, has issued a local adaptation of the “Key Points for Correcting Unhealthy Practices in the Field of Pharmaceutical Procurement and Sales and Medical Services in 2024,” which was originally published by the National Health Commission (NHC) and supported by 14…
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InnoCare Pharma Achieves Positive Phase II Results for TYK2 Inhibitor ICP-488 in Psoriasis Treatment
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China-based InnoCare Pharma (HKG: 9969; SHA: 688428) has announced positive results from a Phase II clinical study for its TYK2 (tyrosine kinase 2) JH2 allosteric inhibitor, ICP-488, in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. ICP-488 is a potent and selective TYK2 allosteric inhibitor that is being developed to treat…
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