Biopharmaceutical

Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval To Proceed With Phase 2 Spring Trial Of LHP588, A Next-Generation Treatment For P. Gingivalis-positive Alzheimer’s Disease

11/28/2023

Phase 1 single ascending and multiple ascending dose studies previously completed demonstrate safety, tolerability and dosing to reach optimal target engagement Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering precision medicine for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other diseases of aging, today announced clearance by…

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PureTech Founded Entity Karuna Therapeutics Announces Positive Results from Phase 1b Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Trial of KarXT in Schizophrenia

11/27/2023

Results demonstrate KarXT was not associated with clinically meaningful increases in blood pressure in adults with schizophrenia KarXT demonstrated a mean change from baseline to week 8 in 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure of -0.59 mmHg, the primary endpoint in the trial KarXT was generally well tolerated, with a side effect profile consistent with prior…

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BPGbio Announces Phase 2 BPM31510 Glioblastoma Trial-in-Progress Update at Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting

11/23/2023

Excerpt from the Press Release: BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BPGbio, Inc., a leading biology-first AI-powered biopharma that focuses on oncology, neurology, and rare diseases, today announced that researchers will present data from an ongoing phase 2 trial study of BPGbio lead candidate, BPM31510, in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), at the Society for Neuro-Oncology Annual Meeting…

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Terns Pharmaceuticals Announces First Participant Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Trial of TERN-601 Oral GLP-1 Receptor Agonist for Treatment of Obesity

11/13/2023

Phase 1 trial underway for Terns’ first oral GLP-1R agonist candidate for obesity, with 28-day proof of concept data anticipated in 2H24 Oral GLP-1R agonist offers potential for weight loss and improved convenience compared to currently marketed injectables Excerpt from the Press Release: FOSTER CITY, Calif., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.…

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MediciNova’s Collaborator Initiates Clinical Development of a Gene Therapy Product for the Treatment of Phenylketonuria

11/07/2023

Excerpt from the Press Release: LA JOLLA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company traded on the NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ:MNOV) and the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Code Number: 4875), today announced that its collaborator Genzyme Corporation, a subsidiary of Sanofi, has treated the first patient in…

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The Lancet Publishes 24-Month Results from Phase 3 Studies of SYFOVRE® (pegcetacoplan injection) for Geographic Atrophy (GA)

10/31/2023

SYFOVRE demonstrated clinically meaningful reductions in GA lesion growth in as few as six doses per year Only treatment approved for use beyond 12 months for GA, a chronic disease and leading cause of vision loss Excerpt from the Press Release: WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today…

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Promising Preclinical Narazaciclib Data Presented at MCL Meeting

10/30/2023

Data for Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) presented in Ireland on Oct. 7, 2023Additional studies support broad potential, especially in cyclin-dependent cancers Excerpt from the Press Release: NEWTOWN, Pa., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onconova Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONTX), (“Onconova”, the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel products for patients…

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Rani Therapeutics Announces Successful Oral Delivery of Monoclonal Antibody via High-Capacity Pill in Preclinical Study

10/25/2023

RaniPill® HC achieved 4/4 successful drug delivery of orally administered Humira® (adalimumab) – – RaniPill® HC has achieved a cumulative >90% success rate across multiple preclinical studies – – RaniPill® HC shortlisted as a finalist by Fierce Life Sciences Innovation Awards – Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)…

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Inmagene Doses First Patient in Phase 2a Trial of IMG-007, an Anti-OX40 Monoclonal Antibody with an Extended Half-life, for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

10/19/2023

Excerpt from the Press Release: SAN DIEGO, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inmagene Biopharmaceuticals (“Inmagene”), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing innovative and differentiated therapies for immunological and inflammatory diseases, announced that the first patient has been dosed in a global multicenter Phase 2a study of IMG-007 in adult patients with AA. The study will…

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Phase 2a Study of HU6, Rivus Pharmaceuticals’ Investigational Controlled Metabolic Accelerator, Demonstrates Clinical Benefit in Patients with High Body Mass Index and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

10/17/2023

– Results showing significant reductions in liver fat content and body weight, no loss of lean muscle mass, and improvement in key markers of metabolism and inflammation published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology – – HU6 was well tolerated at once-daily oral doses with adverse events mainly mild or moderate in severity Excerpt from…

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