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Visugromab Plus Nivolumab Shows Promise in Anti-PD-1 Refractory Solid Tumors by Targeting GDF-15 Pathway

  • Visugromab (CTL-002), a GDF-15 neutralizing antibody, combined with nivolumab demonstrated initial efficacy in the phase 2A GDFATHER-TRIAL for patients with advanced solid tumors that had relapsed or were refractory to prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy.
  • GDF-15 plays a critical role in tumoral immunosuppression by blocking immune cell entry into the tumor microenvironment and interfering with immune synapse formation, which many tumors exploit to resist immunotherapy.
  • The combination therapy represents a novel approach to overcome immunotherapy resistance by neutralizing GDF-15's immunosuppressive effects and potentially restoring T-cell function in the tumor microenvironment.
  • This therapeutic strategy addresses a significant unmet medical need for patients whose cancers have progressed on checkpoint inhibitor therapy, offering a potential pathway to re-sensitize tumors to immune-based treatments.
NCT05351788RecruitingPhase 2
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Posted 5/20/2022
NCT05631262Active, Not RecruitingPhase 2
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Posted 11/30/2022
NCT04802590RecruitingPhase 2
The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation
Posted 1/24/2022
NCT05384587Active, Not RecruitingPhase 2
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted 11/11/2022
NCT06536400RecruitingPhase 1
Haisco Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd.
Posted 6/25/2024
NCT04728633Active, Not RecruitingPhase 2
Thomas Jefferson University
Posted 9/27/2021
NCT05445908RecruitingPhase 2
Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Posted 8/17/2022
NCT05347134Active, Not RecruitingPhase 3
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Posted 6/10/2022
NCT04959500Unknown StatusPhase 2
Sun Yat-sen University
Posted 6/10/2021
NCT06361927RecruitingPhase 2
Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Posted 5/15/2024
NCT06224387RecruitingPhase 1
CytosinLab Therapeutics Co., Ltd.
Posted 6/26/2023
NCT05874648Not Yet Recruiting
Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Posted 7/7/2023
NCT05953662Active, Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
Posted 9/1/2023
NCT05276609RecruitingPhase 1
Shanghai Hansoh Biomedical Co., Ltd
Posted 11/28/2021
NCT06081920RecruitingPhase 2
Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd.
Posted 10/19/2023
NCT05745623RecruitingPhase 1
Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd.
Posted 12/27/2022
NCT05265091Active, Not RecruitingPhase 1
Sichuan Kelun Pharmaceutical Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Posted 6/1/2021
NCT02631447CompletedPhase 2
Fondazione Melanoma Onlus
Posted 11/14/2016
NCT04685226RecruitingPhase 1
Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd.
Posted 9/27/2020
NCT01792934Active, Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Radboud University Medical Center
Posted 5/1/2013
NCT04557098Active, Not RecruitingPhase 2
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Posted 9/17/2020

FDA Approves Tevimbra-Chemotherapy Combination for First-Line Treatment of Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  • The FDA has approved BeiGene's Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) in combination with platinum-containing chemotherapy for first-line treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma whose tumors express PD-L1.
  • In the pivotal RATIONALE-306 trial, patients treated with Tevimbra plus chemotherapy demonstrated a median overall survival of 16.8 months compared to 9.6 months with chemotherapy alone, representing a 34% reduction in risk of death.
  • This marks BeiGene's third FDA approval in less than a year, following previous approvals for Tevimbra in second-line ESCC and first-line gastric/gastroesophageal junction cancers, highlighting the company's expanding oncology portfolio.

Galderma's Phase III OLYMPIA 1 Trial Results Show Nemolizumab Significantly Improves Prurigo Nodularis Symptoms

• Newly published results in JAMA Dermatology demonstrate nemolizumab monotherapy significantly improved itch intensity and skin lesions in patients with moderate-to-severe prurigo nodularis compared to placebo.
• The OLYMPIA 1 trial showed rapid response as early as Week 4, with over six times more nemolizumab-treated patients achieving itch response and twenty times more reaching an itch-free or nearly itch-free state compared to placebo.
• Based on the OLYMPIA clinical trial program, nemolizumab (Nemluvio®) received FDA approval for adult prurigo nodularis in August 2024, with additional regulatory reviews ongoing worldwide.

Düsseldorf UPC Ruling Clarifies "Imminent Infringement" Standards for Biosimilars

  • The Düsseldorf Local Division of the Unified Patent Court has issued a significant ruling that establishes clearer standards for determining "imminent infringement" in pharmaceutical patent cases.
  • In the Novartis/Genentech v. Celltrion case, the court ruled that obtaining marketing authorization and promoting a biosimilar at conferences are insufficient to constitute imminent infringement without completed pricing negotiations.
  • The decision provides important guidance for pharmaceutical companies, indicating that patent holders must demonstrate that all pre-launch preparations have been completed before claiming imminent infringement.

LEO Pharma's Temtokibart Shows Comparable Efficacy to Dupilumab in Phase 2a Atopic Dermatitis Trial

  • LEO Pharma's investigational IL-22 inhibitor temtokibart demonstrated comparable clinical improvements to dupilumab in a 16-week phase 2a trial for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
  • Temtokibart achieved faster and greater improvements in skin hydration and natural moisturizing factors compared to dupilumab, with significant benefits observed within one week.
  • The findings suggest IL-22 pathway inhibition represents a novel therapeutic approach beyond Type 2 inflammation targeting for atopic dermatitis treatment.
  • LEO Pharma has completed recruitment for a phase 2b dose-finding trial with results expected in Q1 2025.
NCT03721263CompletedPhase 1
ASLAN Pharmaceuticals
Posted 10/15/2018
NCT03161288CompletedPhase 1
Kymab Limited
Posted 5/29/2017
NCT06116565Not Yet RecruitingPhase 2
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 3/30/2024
NCT05905133Active, Not RecruitingPhase 2
Suzhou Connect Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd.
Posted 7/15/2023
NCT01986933CompletedPhase 2
Chugai Pharmaceutical
Posted 11/1/2013
NCT04893707CompletedPhase 2
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 6/7/2021
NCT06495229Active, Not RecruitingPhase 3
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 8/2/2024
NCT05265923CompletedPhase 3
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 4/22/2022
NCT06162507CompletedPhase 1
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 12/22/2023
NCT03100344CompletedPhase 2
Galderma R&D
Posted 6/14/2017
NCT06277765CompletedPhase 3
Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd
Posted 3/21/2024

GV20 Therapeutics Reports First Clinical Data for AI-Designed Checkpoint Inhibitor GV20-0251 in Advanced Solid Tumors

  • GV20 Therapeutics presented Phase 1 data for GV20-0251, marking the first clinical results for an AI-designed antibody targeting an AI-predicted immune checkpoint IGSF8.
  • The study enrolled 38 heavily pre-treated patients and demonstrated favorable safety with no dose-limiting toxicities across all dose levels from 0.5 to 20 mg/kg.
  • Two confirmed partial responses were observed in 12 evaluable metastatic cutaneous melanoma patients, with 14 of 29 patients showing stable disease including tumor shrinkage.
  • The drug showed dose-proportional pharmacokinetics with a 25.6-day half-life and full target occupancy on circulating T cells at doses ≥3 mg/kg.

Roche's PiaSky Approved in EU as First Monthly Self-Administered Treatment for Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria

  • The European Commission has approved PiaSky (crovalimab), the first monthly subcutaneous treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), offering patients the option to self-administer following training.
  • PiaSky utilizes innovative recycling antibody technology developed by Chugai Pharmaceutical, allowing it to bind to C5 protein multiple times and remain effective longer with a small volume of medicine.
  • Clinical trials demonstrated PiaSky's non-inferiority to eculizumab, the current standard of care, while potentially reducing treatment burden through less frequent administration and eliminating the need for regular clinic visits.

Enzene Biosciences Establishes $50 Million New Jersey Manufacturing Facility with Continuous Biologics Platform

  • Enzene Biosciences, a subsidiary of Alkem Laboratories, has opened a $50 million biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Hopewell, New Jersey, marking the company's first location outside India.
  • The 54,000-square-foot facility features EnzeneX™, the company's fully-connected continuous manufacturing platform validated for commercial biologics supply, aimed at reducing production costs.
  • The company appointed Norm Stoffregen as SVP and site head to lead operations, with plans to employ 300 workers by end of 2025 and expand bioreactor capacity.
  • Enzene aims to reduce monoclonal antibody production costs to below $40 per gram by 2025 through its innovative continuous manufacturing technology.

Citryll Completes Phase I Dosing for Novel Anti-Inflammatory Drug CIT-013 Targeting Neutrophil Extracellular Traps

  • Citryll has successfully completed patient dosing in the repeat dose stage of its Phase I trial for CIT-013, a first-in-class therapeutic targeting neutrophil extracellular traps in inflammatory diseases.
  • The trial enrolled 9 rheumatoid arthritis patients and 3 healthy volunteers, with results expected in Q4 2024 that could enable Phase IIa studies.
  • CIT-013 offers a dual mechanism targeting citrullinated histones to both inhibit NET formation and promote clearance of existing NETs.
  • The company plans two Phase IIa studies in rheumatoid arthritis and hidradenitis suppurativa, positioning CIT-013 as a potential game-changer for inflammatory disorders.

Breakthrough Immunotherapy Combination Shows Promise Against Common Colorectal Cancer in Phase 1 Trial

  • A phase 1 trial of 148 patients demonstrated that the combination of botensilimab and balstilimab immunotherapy drugs successfully treated microsatellite stable metastatic colorectal cancer, the most common form that has historically not responded to immunotherapy.
  • The study found that 61% of patients experienced tumor shrinkage or stabilization after six months of treatment, marking the first time consistent and durable responses to immunotherapy have been reported in this difficult-to-treat patient population.
  • The treatment was well-tolerated with common side effects including diarrhea and fatigue, and showed particular effectiveness in patients without liver metastases.
  • Agenus Inc. is planning to seek FDA approval and has initiated a phase 3 clinical trial, potentially offering new hope for colorectal cancer patients who face limited treatment options.
NCT03860272Active, Not RecruitingPhase 1
Agenus Inc.
Posted 3/20/2019

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