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A chronographic analysis of MSC's rollercoasting journey
TIANJIN, China, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, 2025, China's Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) approved Tasly's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for NR-20201, an allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cell, sparking discussions about the historical development of me...
Cipla and Formosa sign multi-regional licensing deal for Clobetasol Suspension
This partnership aims to enhance ophthalmic care by providing better treatment for post-operative inflammation and pain in patients across 11 countries. TAIPEI, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan-based Formosa Pharmaceuticals (6838.TW) today announced an exclusive licensing agreement with Cipl...
A New Standard in Clinical Care for MASH Patients: HistoIndex Launches FibroSIGHT™
SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoIndex, a global leader in stain-free digital pathology solutions for managing fibrotic diseases, has announced the launch of their first Laboratory Developed Test (LDT) FibroSIGHT™ – now available in the United States. This marks a significant milest...
Total Investment of Approx. USD 11.4 Million in Schistosomiasis Diagnostics and R&D Projects for NTDs With Partners Including Drugs & Diagnostics for Tropical Diseases and Medical & Biological Laboratories
TOKYO, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Health Innovative Technology (GHIT) Fund announced today a total investment of approximatelyJPY 1.7 billion ( USD 11.4 million1) in five projects for the development of schistosomiasis diagnostics and drugs for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).2 ...
Anti-HER2 Biparatopic ADC JSKN003 Has Been Granted Breakthrough-Therapy Designation for the Treatment of PROC
SUZHOU, China, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alphamab Oncology (stock code: 9966.HK) and CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. ("CSPC") (Stock Code: 1093.HK) jointly announced that anti-HER2 biparatopic antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) JSKN003 has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the ...
Illuccix® Approved for Prostate Cancer Imaging in Brazil: First Marketing Authorization in Latin America
MELBOURNE, Australia and PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Nasdaq: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Agencia Nacional de Vigilancia Sanitaria or 'ANVISA') has approved Illuccix® (kit fo...
Galux Unveils a Study in AI-Powered De Novo Antibody Design for Multiple Therapeutic Targets
* Pioneering AI technology successfully designs antibodies de novo for six therapeutic targets, including one without an experimentally resolved structure SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Galux Inc., a South Korean startup specializing in AI-driven protein therapeutics design,...
Rona Therapeutics Receives IND Clearance from FDA to Initiate Phase 2 Study of RN0361: an APOC3 Targeted siRNA for Management of Hypertriglyceridemia
SHANGHAI, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rona Therapeutics Inc., a global leader in RNA-targeted therapeutics, announced the clearance of an Investigational New Drug (IND) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for RN0361-an APOC3 targeted siRNA (small interfering RNA) therapeutic for se...
Chance Pharma Secures New Funding to Accelerate Development of Innovative Inhalation Therapies
HANGZHOU, China, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chance Pharmaceuticals ("Chance Pharma"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of innovative inhalation therapies, today announced the successful completion of a new round of financing. Heda Health Fund an...
Akeso's Penpulimab Receives NMPA Approval for First-Line Treatment of Nasopharyngeal Cancer
HONG KONG, March 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso Inc. (9926.HK) announced that its innovative, self-developed anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, penpulimab, has been officially approved by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for the first-line treatment of recurrent or metastatic nasop...
HanAll Biopharma Announces Orphan Drug Designation for Batoclimab in Japan for Active Thyroid Eye Disease
* Batoclimab receives Orphan Drug Designation in Japan, advancing treatment for active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED). * Batoclimab, subcutaneous formulation, offers the potential for at-home administration, improving patient convenience and accessibility. * Phase 3 study to confirm the potential...
Florbetaben (18F) Injection (Neuraceq®) Set to Launch at St. Teresa's Hospital in Hong Kong in March 2025
Innovative Imaging Solution to Enhance Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Patient Care in the Region BOSTON, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) and St. Teresa's Hospital are pleased to announce that Florbetaben (18F) Injection (brand name: Neuraceq®) will be available in ...
Azurity Pharmaceuticals Completes Acquisition of Covis Pharma
WOBURN, Mass., March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Azurity Pharmaceuticals ("Azurity") announced today the successful completion of its acquisition of Covis Group S.à r.l. ("Covis") from existing investors. With this acquisition, Covis is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azurity. This strategic ...
China's First IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody: Innovent Announces NMPA approval of SYCUME® for the Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncologic, autoimmune, cardiovascular and metabol...
Teva Upgrades Its 4PL Model, Enhancing Medicine Accessibility for Patients with Kerry Pharma
HONG KONG, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Teva Hong Kong ("Teva"), has announced a strategic partnership with Kerry Pharma, the subsidiary of Kerry Logistics Network Ltd ("KLN"). Leveraging Kerry Pharma's extensive logistics (fourth-party logistics, 4PL) distribution capabilities, this collaborat...
Insilico Medicine Secures $110 Million Series E Financing to Advance AI-Driven Drug Discovery Innovation
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Insilico Medicine("Insilico"), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, announced today that it has successfully secured a$110 million Series E financing led by a private equity fund of Value Partners ...
KLN Selected by Teva as its Exclusive 4PL Service Provider in the Greater Bay Area
HONG KONG, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kerry Logistics Network Limited ('KLN'; Stock Code 0636.HK), through its subsidiary, Kerry Pharma, and Teva Pharmaceutical Hong Kong Limited ('Teva') entered into an exclusive agreement for fourth-party logistics (4PL) distribution services inHong Kong, M...
WuXi XDC Wins Multiple Awards at Asia-Pacific Biopharma Excellence Awards 2025
SHANGHAI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi XDC Cayman Inc. ("WuXi XDC", or the "Company", stock code: 2268.HK), a leading global CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization) specializing in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and other bioconjugates, has been honored with...
BioCity Biopharmaceutics Co., Ltd. Announces Clinical Collaboration to Evaluate BC3195 in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Patients with Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors
SHANGHAI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BioCity Biopharmaceutics Co., Ltd., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration agreement with MSD (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA), to evaluate the combination of BioCity's BC3195 ...
GC Cell Initiates First Patient Dosing in Phase 1 Clinical Trial for GCC2005, a Promising T‑Cell Lymphoma CD5 CAR-NK Therapy
YONGIN, South Korea, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GC Cell (KRX:144510), under the leadership of CEOSungyong Won, announced today the initiation of its domestic Phase 1 clinical trial for GCC2005 (AB‑205), a novel CD5 CAR‑NK cell therapy. This "first patient dosing" marks a critical milestone in...
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