Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd

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Recent biologics deals include Duality Biologics' exclusive option agreement with GSK for ADC candidate DB-1324, Keros Therapeutics' global license agreement with Takeda for elritercept, Merus' license agreement with Partner Therapeutics for NRG1+ cancer antibody Zeno, and Sanofi's opening of a modular vaccine and biopharmaceutical facility in Singapore.

Schrödinger, a computational chemistry company, resists AI hype in drug discovery, emphasizing physics-based methods. CEO Ramy Farid highlights AI's limitations, using it selectively with curated datasets. Schrödinger's approach focuses on molecular interactions, differentiating it from AI-only methods. The company has a successful track record, including cofounded firms and an internal drug pipeline.

The 21st IMS annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro discussed MRD testing, high-risk disease, CEPHEUS trial, and off-the-shelf CAR T-cell therapy. Topics included MRD testing's impact, defining high-risk myeloma, and the potential of allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy. CEPHEUS trial showed improved MRD negativity and PFS with daratumumab in myeloma treatment.

Takeda focuses on better health and future through life-transforming treatments. Tohoku University, founded in 1907, aims for innovative research and human resource development, establishing the Drug Discovery Strategy Promotion Organization in 2023 for collaborative research. Tohoku University Hospital promotes advanced medical care and international-level clinical research.

The FDA's accelerated approval pathway, enacted in 1992, has led to over 200 drugs reaching market based on surrogate endpoints. Despite recent withdrawals like Pfizer's Oxbryta and Takeda's Exkivity, the program has a strong track record, with over half of approvals converting to full approval. Challenges include failed confirmatory trials and the need for better biomarker understanding.

Molecular glue degraders, discovered serendipitously, have opened a new field of drug discovery, attracting Big Pharma investments. These small molecules enhance protein destruction by interacting with ligases, targeting 'undruggable' proteins. Major deals in 2024 include collaborations between Biogen, Novartis, Takeda, and Novo Nordisk, potentially worth over $6 billion. The therapeutic potential spans oncology, neurodegeneration, autoimmune, and cardiometabolic diseases. The discovery of cereblon as thalidomide's target in 2010 was pivotal, leading to further research and development in this space.

Johnson & Johnson aims to cure half of all multiple myeloma patients, shifting from disease management to potential cure. Their therapies, including Darzalex and Carvykti, have shown significant improvements in progression-free survival and response rates, with innovative approaches like bispecific antibodies and precision medicine. The company emphasizes early use of effective treatments to reduce healthcare burden.

Grace Liu from Sino Biological discusses Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs), a cancer therapy combining precision targeting with potent cytotoxic drugs. ADCs consist of a monoclonal antibody, cytotoxic payload, and linker, balancing efficacy and safety. Sino Biological offers comprehensive ADC development solutions, aiding in the complex process from discovery to clinical studies.

Technological advancements like AI, next-gen sequencing, and CRISPR have revolutionized drug discovery and development, with regulatory shifts streamlining approval processes. Future biopharma will leverage immunological pathways to treat chronic inflammation, emphasizing patient representation in clinical trials. AI and ML may transform treatment algorithms, personalized medicine, and health outcome prediction, requiring careful management of privacy and consent.