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Aurisco Partners with Cytiva to Build Oligonucleotide Production Plant
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China-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Aurisco Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd has revealed plans to establish its first commercial-scale production plant for oligonucleotides in partnership with US-based life sciences service provider Cytiva. The new plant, located in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, will utilize Cytiva’s Oligo FlexFactory platform and marks the first…
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Jiangsu Aidea’s ACC007 Approved by NMPA for HIV-1 Treatment
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China-based Jiangsu Aidea Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (SHA: 688488) has announced that its Category 1 compound preparation ACC007 (ainuovirine, lamivudine, tenofovir disoproxil) has been approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the treatment of newly treated adult patients with HIV-1 infection. This approval marks a significant step forward in…
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WuXi Biologics and GSK Ink Licensing Agreement for T-Cell Engaging Antibodies
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China-based WuXi Biologics (HKG: 2269) has announced a licensing agreement with GSK plc (NYSE: GSK), granting the UK-based pharmaceutical giant exclusive licenses to up to four bi- and multi-specific T-cell engaging (TCE) antibodies. These antibodies were developed using WuXi Biologics’ proprietary technology platforms. The deal includes a pre-clinical bispecific antibody…
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Antengene Acquires Full Rights to Calithera’s CD73 Inhibitor CB-708
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China-based Antengene Corporation Ltd (HKG: 6996) has unveiled a transfer agreement with US-headquartered Calithera Biosciences Inc. (OTCMKTS: CALA), expanding on an earlier license agreement. Under the new agreement, Antengene will acquire all remaining rights to CB-708 (ATG-037), Calithera’s small-molecule CD73 inhibitor. This move underscores Antengene’s commitment to advancing innovative cancer…
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Haisco’s EGFR-PROTAC HSK40118 Accepted for Review by China’s NMPA
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China-based Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd (SHE: 002653) has announced that its clinical trial filing for the oral small molecule EGFR-PROTAC HSK40118 has been accepted for review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The targeted indication is EGFR mutant advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This marks a significant…
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Duality Biologics Licenses ADC Platform to Denmark’s Adcendo for Mesenchymal Tumor Program
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Duality Biologics, a developer of novel modality drugs operating in the United States and China, has announced a technology license agreement with Denmark-based Adcendo ApS. Under the agreement, Adcendo has been granted a license to use Duality’s antibody drug conjugate (ADC) platform, DITAC, in its mesenchymal tumor product uPARAP program.…
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NMPA Strengthens Oversight of COVID-19 Drugs and Home Treatment Guidelines
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has released a notification aimed at enhancing the quality oversight and supply security of drugs related to COVID-19 prevention and control. The guidelines focus on ensuring the quality and legal supply of common drugs listed in the “Guidelines for Home Treatment of COVID-19 Infected…
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NMPA Approves Chinabridge’s ECMO Equipment for Emergency Use
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The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved Chinabridge (Shenzhen) Medical Technology Co., Ltd’s extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support auxiliary equipment and disposable membrane oxygenator bag for emergency use. The combination is designed for adult patients with acute respiratory failure or acute cardiopulmonary failure, whose symptoms are difficult to control with other…
