Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. and Coherus Biosciences Inc. have disclosed positive data from a phase III trial of the anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy in China.
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. and Coherus Biosciences Inc. have disclosed positive data from a phase III trial of the anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in combination with chemotherapy in China. Though already approved for several indications, they’re seeking to position it as a first-line treatment of advanced squamous or non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The final data largely confirmed interim findings from the study, first reported in August 2021.
Barely two weeks into the year, Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. has already locked down an out-licensing deal and an in-licensing agreement. In a follow-up to their $1.1 billion deal a year ago, Coherus Biosciences Inc. has moved ahead with the right to exercise its option to license Junshi’s JS-006, a recombinant humanized IgG4k monoclonal antibody targeting T cell immunoglobulin and ITIM domain protein (TIGIT). Separately, Junshi has in-licensed antibody “modules,” or Dotbodies, from Dotbio Pte. Ltd. for use in oncology and the development of several multispecific antibodies.
Coherus Biosciences Inc. and partner Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. continued to build their case for the anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab, popping the lid off positive interim data from the pivotal, combination phase III study called Choice-01 in first-line advanced squamous or non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Coherus Biosciences Inc. and partner Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. continued to build their case for the anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab, popping the lid off positive interim data from the pivotal, combination phase III study called Choice-01 in first-line advanced squamous or non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. could receive an aggregate $1.1 billion from Coherus Biosciences Inc. for the rights to develop and commercialize Junshi’s anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in the U.S. and Canada. The deal is powered by Coherus’ core biosimilar business and is designed to steer the company into the business of immuno-oncology.
Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co. Ltd. could receive an aggregate $1.1 billion from Coherus Biosciences Inc. for the rights to develop and commercialize Junshi’s anti-PD-1 antibody toripalimab in the U.S. and Canada. The deal is powered by Coherus’ core biosimilar business and is designed to steer the company into the business of immuno-oncology.