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Clover Biopharmaceuticals’ COVID-19 Vaccine SCB-2019 Included in China’s Emergency Use Program
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China-based vaccine specialist Clover Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd (HKG: 2197) announced the inclusion of its COVID-19 vaccine SCB-2019 (CpG 1018/Alum) in the emergency use program in China. The protein vaccine was developed using Clover’s proprietary Trimer-Tag (protein trimerization) technology, a drug development platform which allows the production of novel, covalently-trimerized fusion proteins.…
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Microport EP Medtech’s Pressure Monitoring Catheter Approved by NMPA
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Shanghai Microport EP Medtech Co., Ltd’s disposable pressure monitoring magnetic positioning radiofrequency catheter has been approved for marketing by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), marking the 185th innovative medical device in China. Product Features and BenefitsThe product adopts pressure sensing technology based on the principle of strain gauge, magnetic…
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Henlius Biotech Doses First Patient in Phase I Study for HLX60 in China
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech Inc. (HKG: 2696) announced the first patient dosing of a Phase I clinical study for its HLX60 in solid tumors and lymphomas in mainland China. Study Design and ObjectivesThe open, dose escalation, first-in-human Phase I study is designed to assess the safety and tolerability of the drug…
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Fudan Team Presents Ribociclib Phase II Bridging Study Results at ESMO Asia
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A Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center team led by Shao Zhimin made an oral presentation of results from a Phase II bridging study for ribociclib at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Asia Congress 2022. Ribociclib (trade name: Kisqali) is a cyclin-dependent kinases 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitor developed by Swiss…
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Hansoh’s EGFR Inhibitor Ameile Filed for EMA Review by Partner EQRx
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China-based Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd (HKG: 3692) announced that a market filing for its epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor Ameile (almonertinib) has been filed for review with the European Medicines Agency (EMA) by US-based partner EQRx Inc. Hansoh/EQRx’s targeted indication is as a first-line treatment of locally advanced…
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Sinocelltech’s SCTV01C Vaccine Included in China’s Emergency Use Program
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China-based Sinocelltech Group Ltd (SHA: 688520) announced the inclusion of its recombinant novel coronavirus alpha+beta mutant S-trimer protein vaccine SCTV01C in the emergency use program in China. SCTV01C is a next-generation bivalent mutant recombinant protein vaccine being developed to prevent diseases caused by COVID-19. The active ingredient of SCTV01C contains…
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Lynk Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Phase II Study for LNK01003
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China-based Lynk Pharmaceuticals (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd announced first patient dosing in a Phase II clinical study assessing the efficacy and safety of its Category 1 innovative drug candidate LNK01003 in active ulcerative colitis (UC). Ulcerative Colitis and LNK01003Ulcerative colitis is one of the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease…
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Lavamed Secures USD 40M in Angel and Series A Financing Rounds
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Lavamed, a high-end neurointervention device maker based in Suzhou, has successively closed angel and Series A financing rounds, raising USD 40 million in total. Lilly Asia Ventures led the angel funding, while Zhejiang United Investment/Zhejiang Silk Road Fund led the Series A, with contributions from Junson Capital, another “industrial group,”…
