United Therapeutics Corp. is eyeing a possible priority review in its anticipated supplemental NDA for Tyvaso (treprostinil) in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) after the second phase III trial hit its endpoints, even besting the impressive findings from the first phase III study reported last year, and positioning United for a substantial commercial launch in 2027.
Pinnacle Medicines Inc. secured $89 million in a series B financing, bringing the total raised by the company to $134 million. The round was co-led by LAV and Foresite Capital.
Pinnacle Medicines Inc. secured $89 million in a series B financing, bringing the total raised by the company to $134 million. The round was co-led by LAV and Foresite Capital.
Biolojic Design Ltd. has earned an additional milestone payment from its collaboration partner, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., for TEV‘325 (TEV-56308, formerly BD-9), a multibody targeting IL-13 and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) for autoimmune disease
Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a fatal lung disease characterized by excessive deposition of extracellular matrix proteins in the lung interstitium due to excessive fibroblast activation, which leads to tissue scarring and potential respiratory failure. Chinese researchers have published results of their investigations into circular RNAs and the pathogenesis of PF.
CSPC Zhongqi Pharmaceutical Technology (Shijiazhuang) Co. Ltd. has disclosed crystalline forms of phosphodiesterase PDE4B2 inhibitors. They are reported to be useful for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung diseases and asthma.
CF Pharmtech Inc. has announced IND approval by China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for ICF-001, a long-acting inhalation powder candidate for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and related severe pulmonary diseases.
The activation of mast cells in the lungs and skin is involved in diseases such as asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria, where the KIT receptor tyrosine kinase is a key regulator of mast cell function.
Baseimmune Ltd. has announced its strategic expansion into fibrosis, with a new fibrosis-focused pipeline led by a program for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
The K-health MIRAE Initiative, also known as Korean ARPA-H, announced plans to allocate about ₩162 billion (US$110 million) in nine new projects over the next five years, with a focus on strengthening national health security.
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