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Shenzhen Würzburg Dynamics Raises RMB 100 Million in Series A Financing Round
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China-based Shenzhen Würzburg Dynamics has reportedly raised RMB 100 million (USD 14.36 million) in a Series A financing round. The funding was led by 3E Bioventures Capital, with contributions from Tzitzit Asset and Fosun Health Capital. The proceeds will be used for research and development and market construction for multiple…
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AcornMed Raises RMB 200 Million in Series B Financing Led by Yikai Venture Capital
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AcornMed, a tumor precision medicine specialist based in Beijing, has reportedly raised RMB 200 million (USD 28.7 million) in a Series B financing round led by Yikai Venture Capital. Other investors included Lichen Investment, Qingdao Hongteng, and Wushi Capital. The proceeds will be used for research and development of tumor…
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CSPC’s NBL-020 Receives FDA IND Approval for Advanced Solid Tumors
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China-based CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd (HKG: 1093) has announced receiving Investigational New Drug (IND) approval from the US FDA for its antibody-drug NBL-020. The targeted indication is advanced solid tumors, marking a significant step forward in the development of this innovative therapy. Drug Profile and Mechanism of ActionNBL-020 is an…
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Jiangsu Chia Tai Tianqing’s TQB2102m Gains NMPA Clinical Approval
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Jiangsu Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd’s (CTTQ) Category 1 biologic product TQB2102m, an HER2 targeted antibody drug conjugate (ADC), has obtained clinical approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The targeted indication is advanced malignant tumors, with no similar product currently approved for marketing anywhere in the world.…
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WuXi XDC Partners with GeneQuantum for ADC Development
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China-based WuXi XDC, a joint venture between Wuxi Biologics (HKG: 2269) and WuXi STA, a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd (SHA: 603259), has announced a partnership with compatriot firm GeneQuantum Healthcare (Suzhou) Co., Ltd in relation to antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development. The collaboration aims to advance the development and…
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Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Receives New Approval for Remimazolam Tosylate
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China-based Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals (SHA: 600276) has announced one new supplementary approval for its gamma-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptor antagonist remimazolam tosylate. The approval, with the indication being sedation and anesthesia during non-tracheal intubation surgery / operation, marks the drug’s fourth market approval. Previous Approvals and Clinical StudiesRemimazolam tosylate…
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Neurophth Partners with Apellis for Gene Therapy Development in AMD
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China-based gene therapy specialist Neurophth Biotechnology Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with US firm Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: APLS) to develop a gene therapy based on the complement regulation mechanism for geographic atrophy (GA) / dry age-related macular degeneration (dAMD). Financial details of the partnership were not disclosed. Apellis’…
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Jing Medicine’s HJM-353 Gains Clinical Trial Approvals in US and China
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China-based Jing Medicine Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd’s HJM-353 has obtained clinical trial approvals in the US and China. The investigational embryonic ectoderm development (EED) inhibitor is expected to enter a Phase I clinical study for advanced blood cancer and solid tumors. Mechanism of Action and DevelopmentPolycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2)…