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Novel Therapeutic Classes Transform Future Treatment Paradigm for Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Precision Medicine
  • The future of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treatment is evolving with novel drug classes including radioligand therapies, PROTACs, and immunotherapy approaches showing promising clinical potential.
  • Precision medicine approaches utilizing comprehensive tumor sequencing will enable personalized combination regimens targeting specific mutations and surface proteins to maximize effectiveness while reducing adverse effects.
  • Treatment selection increasingly depends on prior androgen receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) exposure, with ARPI-naive patients representing a substantial portion in community settings who may benefit from these agents at mCRPC diagnosis.
  • The ultimate goal is achieving durable disease control through rational combinations that allow longer treatment breaks and reduced medical facility time while preserving patient independence and quality of life.

A Study of Niraparib in Combination With Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone Versus Abiraterone Acetate and Prednisone for Treatment of Participants With Metastatic Prostate Cancer

NCT03748641Active, Not RecruitingPhase 3
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Posted 1/25/2019

A Study to Learn About the Investigational Medicine Called PF-06821497 (Mevrometostat) in Men With mCRPC Who Were Previously Treated With Abiraterone Acetate for Prostate Cancer (MEVPRO-1).

NCT06551324RecruitingPhase 3
Pfizer
Posted 10/21/2024

Study on Olaparib Plus Abiraterone as First-line Therapy in Men With Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

NCT03732820Active, Not RecruitingPhase 3
AstraZeneca
Posted 10/31/2018

A Study to Learn How PF-06821497 (Mevrometostat) Works in Men With Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer.

NCT06629779RecruitingPhase 3
Pfizer
Posted 10/22/2024

Talazoparib + Enzalutamide vs. Enzalutamide Monotherapy in mCRPC

NCT03395197Active, Not RecruitingPhase 3
Pfizer
Posted 12/18/2017

Mevrometostat Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory SCLC, Castration Resistant Prostate Cancer, and Follicular Lymphoma

NCT03460977RecruitingPhase 1
Pfizer
Posted 4/17/2018

Sequencing Abiraterone and Enzalutamide in mCRPC

NCT02125357CompletedPhase 2
British Columbia Cancer Agency
Posted 9/1/2014

Efficacy and Safety Study of Darolutamide (ODM-201) in Men With High-risk Non-metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer

NCT02200614CompletedPhase 3
Bayer
Posted 9/12/2014

Lipocine's Partner Files New Drug Submission for TLANDO in Canada, Targeting 700,000 Annual TRT Prescriptions

Drug Approval
  • Verity Pharma, Lipocine's licensing partner, has filed a New Drug Submission for TLANDO in Canada, marking a key regulatory milestone for the first FDA-approved oral testosterone replacement therapy that requires no dose titration.
  • The Canadian market represents a significant commercial opportunity with over 700,000 testosterone replacement therapy prescriptions written annually, approximately 50% covered by private insurance.
  • Limited promotional activities for existing TRT options in Canada could provide TLANDO with an opportunity to capture substantial market share in this large and growing therapeutic area.

University of Arizona Researchers Identify Drug Candidate That Reverses Heart Failure Progression in Mouse Models

Drug Discovery
  • Researchers at the University of Arizona's Sarver Heart Center have identified a potential drug candidate that may reverse the progression of a challenging form of heart failure in mouse models.
  • The study, published in Cell Metabolism, focused on addressing a specific type of heart failure known for its limited treatment options and high medical burden.
  • While the findings are preliminary and based on animal studies, they highlight potential avenues for future clinical research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with similar cardiac challenges.
  • The research marks a significant step toward expanding therapeutic possibilities for individuals affected by this difficult-to-treat condition.

Nutriband Secures New U.S. Patent for AVERSA Abuse-Deterrent Transdermal Technology

  • Nutriband Inc. received U.S. Patent 12,318,492 for its AVERSA abuse-deterrent transdermal technology, expanding intellectual property protection for transdermal patches that prevent drug abuse and misuse.
  • The AVERSA technology incorporates aversive agents into transdermal patches and is protected by patents in 46 countries worldwide, including major markets like the United States, Europe, Japan, and China.
  • The company's lead product, Aversa Fentanyl, could become the first abuse-deterrent pain patch on the market with estimated peak annual U.S. sales of $80-200 million.
  • This technology addresses critical safety concerns with transdermal drugs susceptible to abuse while maintaining accessibility for patients who legitimately need these medications.

Metsera's MET-233i Achieves 8.4% Weight Loss in Phase 1 Trial, Enabling First Monthly Amylin-GLP-1 Combination

  • Metsera's MET-233i demonstrated up to 8.4% placebo-subtracted weight loss at Day 36 in a Phase 1 trial of 80 participants with overweight or obesity.
  • The ultra-long acting amylin analog showed a 19-day half-life, supporting once-monthly dosing and potential combination with Metsera's GLP-1 receptor agonist MET-097i.
  • The drug exhibited favorable tolerability with no safety signals, positioning it as a potential first-in-class monthly multi-NuSH combination therapy.
  • Metsera plans to advance MET-233i in ongoing monotherapy and combination trials, with topline data expected in late 2025 and early 2026.

Secura Bio Initiates Phase 3 TERZO Trial of COPIKTRA for Rare T-Cell Lymphoma

Rare DiseaseOncology
  • Secura Bio has dosed the first patient in its Phase 3 TERZO study evaluating COPIKTRA (duvelisib) for relapsed or refractory nodal T-follicular helper cell lymphoma, a rare cancer with no established treatment standards.
  • The randomized controlled trial will compare duvelisib against investigator's choice of gemcitabine or bendamustine in approximately 124 patients across the European Union and United Kingdom.
  • COPIKTRA is the first US-approved dual PI3K-delta and PI3K-gamma inhibitor, currently indicated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia after at least two prior therapies.
  • Interim data from this first Phase 3 study of a PI3K inhibitor in this rare lymphoma indication is anticipated in early 2027.

A Study of Duvelisib Versus Gemcitabine or Bendamustine in Participants With Relapsed/Refractory Nodal T Cell Lymphoma With T Follicular Helper (TFH) Phenotype

NCT06522737RecruitingPhase 3
SecuraBio
Posted 5/19/2025

SEED Therapeutics Appoints Dr. Bill Desmarais as CFO and CBO to Advance Targeted Protein Degradation Pipeline

  • SEED Therapeutics appointed Dr. Bill Desmarais as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Officer to strengthen strategic partnerships and advance clinical trials.
  • Dr. Desmarais brings over two decades of biopharma experience, including leadership roles at companies involved in major transactions like Momenta Pharmaceuticals' $6.5 billion acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.
  • The appointment comes as SEED prepares to advance its differentiated targeted protein degradation pipeline into clinical trials, with its lead RBM39 degrader program expected to enter trials in 2025.
  • SEED's proprietary RITE3™ platform focuses on developing first-in-class degraders for traditionally undruggable targets across oncology, neurodegeneration, and immunology.

Anlotinib Plus Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Shows Promise in Previously Treated Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

  • A retrospective study of 68 patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who previously failed immunotherapy demonstrated that anlotinib combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors achieved a 32.4% objective response rate and 13.2-month median overall survival.
  • The combination therapy showed superior efficacy compared to historical data for standard second-line treatments like topotecan monotherapy, which typically achieves 6-8 months median overall survival in similar patient populations.
  • Patients with better performance status and those who were intolerant to prior immunotherapy rather than experiencing disease progression had significantly longer survival outcomes with the combination regimen.
  • The safety profile was manageable with 89.7% of patients experiencing treatment-related adverse events, most commonly fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and hypertension, with no unexpected or fatal toxicities observed.

Oxford and ReciBioPharm Expand Malaria Vaccine Partnership to Advance Two Blood-Stage Candidates

  • The University of Oxford and ReciBioPharm have expanded their collaboration to manufacture two blood-stage malaria vaccine candidates, R78C and RH5.1, for Phase 1/2 clinical trials.
  • This partnership marks the sixth malaria vaccine candidate delivered since their collaboration began in 2016, with ReciBioPharm providing drug substance, drug product, and large-scale fill and finish services.
  • The collaboration addresses a critical global health need, as malaria caused 608,000 deaths in 2022, with 76% occurring in children under five in Africa according to WHO data.
  • ReciBioPharm is now fully producing RH5.1, which was previously manufactured by another CDMO, while expanding large-scale fill and finish activities for R78C to meet increased vial demand.

IonQ Achieves 20-Fold Speedup in Drug Discovery Simulations Through Quantum-Classical Hybrid Computing

Drug Discovery
  • IonQ, AstraZeneca, AWS, and NVIDIA demonstrated a quantum-accelerated drug discovery workflow that achieved over 20-fold improvement in simulation time for the Suzuki-Miyaura reaction, a key pharmaceutical synthesis method.
  • The hybrid system integrated IonQ's Forte quantum processor with NVIDIA CUDA-Q and AWS infrastructure, reducing computational runtime from months to days while maintaining scientific accuracy.
  • This breakthrough represents the most complex chemical simulation run on IonQ hardware to date and demonstrates practical quantum computing applications in pharmaceutical research and development.
  • The collaboration showcases how quantum-enhanced workflows can overcome computational bottlenecks in early-stage drug development, potentially accelerating the multi-year, multi-billion-dollar drug discovery process.

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