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LYN-005

Generic Name
LYN-005

SystImmune to Present Promising Data on Iza-bren for HER2-Negative Breast Cancer at ESMO Breast 2025

• SystImmune will present updated safety and efficacy data for izalontamab brengitecan (iza-bren), an EGFRxHER3 bispecific antibody-drug conjugate, in locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer at ESMO Breast 2025 on May 16. • Early clinical results show encouraging efficacy across all HER2 levels in HER2-negative breast cancer patients, including HER2 0 patients, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for patients with limited treatment options. • Iza-bren, being jointly developed by SystImmune and Bristol Myers Squibb, works by blocking EGFR and HER3 signals to cancer cells while delivering a therapeutic payload that induces cancer cell death.

Bipolar Depression Market Set to Grow Through 2034 with New Therapies in Pipeline

• The global bipolar depression market is projected to experience significant growth through 2034, driven by increasing prevalence, with the United States accounting for approximately 85% of the market share across major regions. • Several pharmaceutical companies including NeuroRx, COMPASS Pathways, and Intra-Cellular Therapies are advancing novel treatments, with Johnson & Johnson's recent $14.6 billion acquisition of Intra-Cellular Therapies highlighting industry confidence in the sector. • Among current therapies, CAPLYTA (lumateperone) is expected to achieve the highest market share by 2034, while emerging treatments like NRX-100/101 and COMP 360 (psilocybin) show promise for addressing unmet needs in bipolar depression management.

Major Pipeline Expansion in Schizophrenia Treatment: 55+ Companies Developing 60+ Novel Therapies

• DelveInsight's latest pipeline report reveals over 55 pharmaceutical companies actively developing 60+ innovative drug candidates for schizophrenia treatment, indicating significant industry investment in addressing this serious mental illness. • Several promising candidates are advancing in clinical trials, including Lyndra's weekly oral risperidone (LYN-005), AbbVie's selective M4 receptor PAM emraclidine, and Kynexis's cognitive function-targeting KYN-5356. • Multiple clinical trials are scheduled for early 2025, including LB-102 for acute schizophrenia, Click Therapeutics' digital therapeutics, and Cerevel's emraclidine safety study, demonstrating diverse therapeutic approaches.
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