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Manufactured-protein therapeutics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); bispecifics & fusion proteins; therapeutic proteins & enzymes; vaccines; and blood & plasma products. Distinct from Cell & Gene Therapy (living cells / genetic material) and from chemically-synthesised small molecules (which stay under Pharmaceuticals).

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Adlai Nortye doses first patient in weekly arm of AN9025 Phase 1

The NASDAQ-listed biotech has opened a weekly dosing cohort in its global Phase 1 trial of pan-RAS(ON) inhibitor AN9025, with both arms
The NASDAQ-listed biotech has opened a weekly dosing cohort in its global Phase 1 trial of pan-RAS(ON) inhibitor AN9025, with both arms
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BriaCell adds Sunnybrook to Phase 3 breast cancer trial

Sunnybrook's Odette Cancer Centre becomes BriaCell's first Canadian site for its pivotal Bria-IMT Phase 3 study in metastatic breast cancer.
Sunnybrook's Odette Cancer Centre becomes BriaCell's first Canadian site for its pivotal Bria-IMT Phase 3 study in metastatic breast cancer.
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Cellution Biologics acquires SimpliDerm ADM business for up to $11m

Cellution Biologics is buying Elutia's SimpliDerm acellular dermal matrix unit to enter the US reconstructive surgery market.
Cellution Biologics is buying Elutia's SimpliDerm acellular dermal matrix unit to enter the US reconstructive surgery market.
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Compass Therapeutics tovecimig data wins oral slot at ESMO 2026

Phase 2/3 COMPANION-002 biliary tract cancer results will be presented orally at ESMO in Madrid on 24 October 2026.
Phase 2/3 COMPANION-002 biliary tract cancer results will be presented orally at ESMO in Madrid on 24 October 2026.
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Regulatory Science

DBV Technologies targets Q3 BLA filing for VIASKIN Peanut Patch

DBV Technologies expects to submit its peanut-patch BLA in Q3 2026, backed by $174.9m in cash and active FDA engagement.
DBV Technologies expects to submit its peanut-patch BLA in Q3 2026, backed by $174.9m in cash and active FDA engagement.
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Diagonal Therapeutics doses first patient in HHT antibody trial

The Watertown biotech has initiated its DIAMOND Phase 1/2 trial of DIAG723, a clustering agonist antibody targeting the ALK1 pathway in a rare vascular
The Watertown biotech has initiated its DIAMOND Phase 1/2 trial of DIAG723, a clustering agonist antibody targeting the ALK1 pathway in a rare vascular
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Angelini Pharma completes $4.1bn Catalyst Pharmaceuticals buyout

The Italian pharma group has taken full ownership of Nasdaq-listed Catalyst, backed by €1bn each from Blackstone and CDP Equity.
The Italian pharma group has taken full ownership of Nasdaq-listed Catalyst, backed by €1bn each from Blackstone and CDP Equity.
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Regulatory Science

Arbutus files international LNP patent suits against Pfizer and BioNTech

Arbutus and Genevant have launched three international lawsuits over LNP patents while banking $178m from a Moderna settlement.
Arbutus and Genevant have launched three international lawsuits over LNP patents while banking $178m from a Moderna settlement.
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Grifols doses first patients in Phase 3 SIGMA and XPERT Ig trials

Grifols has initiated two Phase 3 trials seeking to broaden US label approvals for its GAMUNEX-C and XEMBIFY immunoglobulin therapies.
Grifols has initiated two Phase 3 trials seeking to broaden US label approvals for its GAMUNEX-C and XEMBIFY immunoglobulin therapies.
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InnoCare TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib meets Phase II endpoint in vitiligo

InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib cut facial vitiligo scores by up to 41% versus 2.2% for placebo at Week 24.
InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib cut facial vitiligo scores by up to 41% versus 2.2% for placebo at Week 24.
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Regulatory Science

Novartis Fabhalta wins FDA traditional approval in IgA nephropathy

Iptacopan slowed eGFR decline by 48% versus placebo over two years in the Phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN study, converting an accelerated approval granted in 2024.
Iptacopan slowed eGFR decline by 48% versus placebo over two years in the Phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN study, converting an accelerated approval granted in 2024.
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Teva licenses Polpharma ocrelizumab biosimilar for global markets

Teva secures exclusive commercialisation rights to Polpharma Biologics' ocrelizumab biosimilar candidate across key markets including the US, EU and Brazil.
Teva secures exclusive commercialisation rights to Polpharma Biologics' ocrelizumab biosimilar candidate across key markets including the US, EU and Brazil.
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Allogene ALLO-316 achieves 31% response rate in solid tumour Phase 1

Full TRAVERSE Phase 1 data, published in JCO, show durable remissions in CD70-high metastatic renal cell carcinoma with a single allogeneic CAR T infusion.
Full TRAVERSE Phase 1 data, published in JCO, show durable remissions in CD70-high metastatic renal cell carcinoma with a single allogeneic CAR T infusion.
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Boehringer starts Phase II for triple receptor agonist BI 3034701

Boehringer Ingelheim has dosed first patients in a Phase II trial of BI 3034701, a GLP-1/GIP/NPY2 triple agonist targeting obesity.
Boehringer Ingelheim has dosed first patients in a Phase II trial of BI 3034701, a GLP-1/GIP/NPY2 triple agonist targeting obesity.
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Cellectar publishes Phase 1 iopofosine I 131 data in multiple myeloma

Phase 1 results in 31 heavily pretreated patients showed a 30% response rate at higher doses and a manageable hematologic safety profile.
Phase 1 results in 31 heavily pretreated patients showed a 30% response rate at higher doses and a manageable hematologic safety profile.
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InnoCare soficitinib meets Phase III endpoint in atopic dermatitis

InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib met its primary endpoint with statistical significance in a registrational Phase III atopic dermatitis trial.
InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib met its primary endpoint with statistical significance in a registrational Phase III atopic dermatitis trial.
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ENDURANCE trial: two-year lenalidomide matches lifelong therapy

A phase III NEJM study found two years of lenalidomide maintenance equals indefinite treatment for survival in standard-risk multiple myeloma patients.
A phase III NEJM study found two years of lenalidomide maintenance equals indefinite treatment for survival in standard-risk multiple myeloma patients.
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Neutrolis publishes NEJM case report on NET-degrading SLE therapy

A single-patient compassionate-use case in NEJM shows NTR-441 rapidly cleared SLE symptoms caused by congenital DNASE1L3 deficiency.
A single-patient compassionate-use case in NEJM shows NTR-441 rapidly cleared SLE symptoms caused by congenital DNASE1L3 deficiency.
Diagnostics
Biologics

IGeneX single-step immunoblot nearly doubles early Lyme detection rate

A peer-reviewed study found IGeneX's FDA-cleared IB tests detected early Lyme disease in 58.3% of cases versus 30.0% with standard
A peer-reviewed study found IGeneX's FDA-cleared IB tests detected early Lyme disease in 58.3% of cases versus 30.0% with standard
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Novo Nordisk wins EC approval for Wegovy pill as EU's first oral GLP-1

The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
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