Biopharmaceutical

Mersana Therapeutics Announces Positive Initial Clinical Data from Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Emiltatug Ledadotin (XMT-1660); Initiation of Expansion in Triple Negative Breast Cancer

01/17/2025

– Emiltatug ledadotin observed to be generally well tolerated with differentiated safety and tolerability profile– Promising clinical activity observed in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) previously treated with topoisomerase-1 inhibitor (topo-1) ADCs; confirmed responses observed across all enrolled tumor types– First expansion cohort initiated in patients with TNBC previously treated with at least one…

Read More

Verastem Oncology Announces FDA Acceptance and Priority Review of New Drug Application for Avutometinib in Combination with Defactinib for the Treatment of Recurrent KRAS Mutant Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer

01/13/2025

PDUFA target action date is June 30, 2025 If approved, avutometinib in combination with defactinib would be the first-ever FDA-approved treatment specifically for adults with recurrent KRAS mutant LGSOC cerpt from the Press Release: BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced that the…

Read More

NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:NRXP) Files Initial Section of U.S. New Drug Application to the FDA for NRX-100 (IV Ketamine) for the Treatment of Suicidal Depression

01/09/2025

Excerpt from the Press Release: WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRXP) (“NRx”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the transmission of first section of its New Drug Application (NDA) for NRX-100 (ketamine) for electronic filing with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). NRX-100 was initially granted…

Read More

Biomea Fusion Announces Positive Topline Results from Ongoing Phase II COVALENT-111 Study in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

12/24/2024

Excerpt from the Press Release: REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biomea Fusion, Inc. (“Biomea” or “Biomea Fusion” or “the Company”) (Nasdaq: BMEA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing oral covalent small molecules to improve the lives of patients with diabetes, obesity, and genetically defined cancers, today announced positive…

Read More

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. Enters into Clinical Trial Services Agreement with PeriNess Ltd. to Accelerate Development of DNase I Oncology Program

12/11/2024

Collaboration utilizes PeriNess’ expertise in clinical development of human recombinant DNase and bolsters efforts towards clinical proof-of-concept studies in multiple indications Excerpt from the Press Release: FRAMINGHAM, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 5, 2024 / Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:XBIO) (“Xenetic” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing innovative immuno-oncology technologies addressing hard to…

Read More

89bio Presents New Analyses Evaluating Pegozafermin and Potential Benefit of Non-Invasive Tests from the ENLIVEN Phase 2b Trial in MASH Patients at AASLD The Liver Meeting® 2024

11/20/2024

New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin’s potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  89bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver…

Read More

Acumen Pharmaceuticals Presents Innovative Trial Screening Advancements Utilizing pTau217 Assay in Phase 2 Study of Sabirnetug for Early Alzheimer’s Disease at the 17th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease Conference

11/11/2024

Late-breaking presentation highlights the pTau217 assay as an effective and efficient tool to screen participants for ALTITUDE-AD that reduces unnecessary amyloid PET scans and lumbar puncture procedures for those who are not eligible Excerpt from the Press Release: NEWTON, Mass., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABOS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company…

Read More

ESSA Pharma Announces Termination of Phase 2 Study Evaluating Masofaniten Combined with Enzalutamide in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

11/08/2024

Efficacy signals observed will not achieve ESSA’s target product profile in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer naïve to second-generation antiandrogens A futility analysis conducted as part of a protocol-specified interim review of the safety, PK and efficacy data showed the single-agent enzalutamide control arm performing better than historical controls and similar to the combination…

Read More

Skye Bioscience Demonstrates Prominent Role of Peripheral CB1 Inhibition and Achieves Significant Weight Loss with Novel CB1-inhibiting Antibody, Nimacimab, in Preclinical Model

11/06/2024

Peripherally-restricted nimacimab achieves significant dose-dependent weight loss, fat mass reduction, lean mass preservation, and glycemic control in diet-induced obesity model Preliminary data shows that nimacimab achieves desired metabolic outcomes without central inhibition and its risk of neuropsychiatric adverse events Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skye Bioscience, Inc.…

Read More

Maze Therapeutics Reports Positive First-in-Human Data from Phase 1 Healthy Volunteer Clinical Trial Evaluating MZE829 as a Potential Treatment for APOL1 Kidney Disease (AKD)

11/05/2024

MZE829 Well-tolerated with Dose-proportional Pharmacokinetics Supporting Once Daily Dosing Data Support Advancement of MZE829 into Planned Phase 2 Clinical Trial in Patients with AKD Data Presented Today at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2024 Excerpt from the Press Release: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA., October 25, 2024 – Maze Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company…

Read More