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Sep. 18, 2023

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FDA grants broad label for GSK’s momelotinib in myelofibrosis with anemia

Five years after Gilead Sciences Inc. gave up on momelotinib in the wake of two phase III failures in myelofibrosis, the JAK1/2 and ACVR1 inhibitor has found its way to the market in the hands of GSK plc. Branded Ojjaara, the drug gained U.S. FDA approval for use in intermediate- or high-risk myelofibrosis patients with anemia regardless of prior administration with JAK inhibitors such as Jakafi (ruxolitinib, Incyte Corp.). Read More

Anthos’ phase II in afib hits primary endpoint and makes an early stop

Anthos Therapeutics Inc.’s phase II study of abelacimab in treating atrial fibrillation in patients at moderate to high risk of stroke has met its primary endpoint. The data monitoring committee stopped the study early as the fully human monoclonal antibody targeting factor XI/XIa reduced bleeding when compared to a leading standard of care, direct oral anticoagulant, Xarelto (rivaroxaban, Johnson & Johnson). Read More
Biosimilars

US biosimilar labeling distinctions a thing of the past?

If the U.S. FDA has its way, biosimilars and interchangeable biosimilars would no longer be a difference with a distinction – at least when it comes to labeling. Instead of distinguishing between the two, the agency is recommending that the labeling for both follow-ons include a “biosimilarity statement.” Read More

Let there Belite: Alkeus, Kubota help in Stargardt orals genesis

Iveric Bio Inc.’s regulatory win Aug. 4 drew attention to the already hot eye-disease space, where intriguing new developments include the possibility of an oral therapy for Stargardt disease. Belite Bio Inc. in late July finished enrollment of a phase III study with once daily tinlarebant, a retinol binding protein 4 antagonist for Stargardt’s. Data from 90 adolescent subjects in the study called Dragon are due in mid-2024. Read More
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Study identifies cause of death for Alzheimer’s neurons

By creating a new mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease that better recapitulated how the disease plays out in humans, investigators at KU Leuven have gained new insights into how amyloid plaques, tau tangles and neuronal death are related at the molecular level. Read More

ICYMI: Week in review, Sept. 11-15, 2023

A quick look back at top stories. Read More

Biggest gainers and losers for Sept. 11-15, 2023

The top 10 biopharma stock gainers and losers for the week. Read More

Appointments and advancements for Sept. 18, 2023

New hires and promotions in the biopharma industry, including: Aiviva, Apnimed, Black Diamond, Nilogen Oncosystems, Verve. Read More

Financings for Sept. 18, 2023

Biopharmas raising money in public or private financings, including: Aboleris, Acesis, Broken, Oxurion, Titan. Read More

In the clinic for Sept. 18, 2023

Clinical updates, including trial initiations, enrollment status and data readouts and publications: Acticor, Harpoon, Neurobo, Zynerba. Read More

Other news to note for Sept. 18, 2023

Biopharma happenings, including deals and partnerships, grants, preclinical data and other news in brief: Athebio, Atriva, Biocure, Biontech, Boundless Bio, Novvae, Pharmanovia, Point Biopharma, Sanofi, Taiho, Virpax. Read More

Regulatory actions for Sept. 18, 2023

Regulatory snapshots, including global drug submissions and approvals, clinical trial approvals and other regulatory decisions and designations: Almirall, Argenx, Ascendis, Astrazeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, Hemogenyx, Iovance, Merck, Moderna, PTC, UCB, Vertex. Read More

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