Frontier Biotechnologies Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with GSK plc whereby GSK will obtain exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize two of Frontier’s small interfering RNA (siRNA) pipeline products.
Asahi Kasei Pharma Corp. has advanced its novel endothelin ETA receptor antagonist AK-1960 into phase I in Japan for the treatment of various refractory diseases, such as chronic kidney disease.
Changchun Genescience Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. has received clearance from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to start clinical trials with Gensci-136 for injection, a dual APRIL/BAFF antagonist in development for the treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy.