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HUTCHMED Announces Expanded Coverage on National Reimbursement Drug List and Inclusion in the First Commercial Insurance Drug List in China
Globenewswire· 2025-12-08 00:00
Core Viewpoint - HUTCHMED has successfully renewed contracts with the China National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA), ensuring the inclusion of its drugs ELUNATE, ORPATHYS, and SULANDA in the updated National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) effective January 1, 2026, and the addition of TAZVERIK to the National Commercial Health Insurance Innovative Drug List [1][4]. Group 1: Drug Inclusion and Details - ELUNATE (fruquintinib) is included for treating advanced endometrial cancer with pMMR tumors and metastatic colorectal cancer patients who have undergone prior chemotherapy [2]. - ORPATHYS (savolitinib) is included for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with MET exon 14 skipping alteration [3]. - SULANDA (surufatinib) is renewed for treating unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, progressive non-functional well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumors [3]. - TAZVERIK (tazemetostat) is included in the Commercial Insurance Drug List for adult patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma with EZH2 mutation [4]. Group 2: Reimbursement Framework - The new Commercial Insurance Drug List, established by the NHSA, focuses on innovative medicines with significant clinical value, enabling reimbursement through various commercial health insurance products [4]. - As of the end of 2024, approximately 1.33 billion people in China had basic medical insurance coverage, representing around 95% of the population, highlighting the government's commitment to improving drug affordability [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - HUTCHMED is an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for cancer and immunological diseases [10]. - The company has successfully brought its first three medicines to market in China, with one also approved globally [10].
Immix Biopharma Announces Pricing of Upsized $100 Million Underwritten Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 23:20
Core Viewpoint - Immix Biopharma, Inc. has announced a registered offering of 19,117,646 shares of common stock priced at $5.10 per share, aiming to raise approximately $100 million in gross proceeds to support the development of its lead candidate, NXC-201, and for general corporate purposes [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering includes pre-funded warrants to purchase 490,196 shares at a price of $5.09 per warrant, with the gross proceeds expected to be $100 million before expenses [1]. - The offering is expected to close on or about December 9, 2025, pending customary closing conditions [1]. Group 2: Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the offering, along with existing cash and cash equivalents, will be used to fund the development of NXC-201 and for working capital and general corporate purposes [2]. - The company anticipates that these funds will be sufficient to meet operational needs into mid-2027 [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Immix Biopharma, Inc. is a leader in the treatment of relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis, a serious condition caused by toxic light chains produced by the immune system [6]. - The lead candidate, NXC-201, is a CAR-T cell therapy designed to filter out non-specific activation and target the source of toxic light chains [6]. - NXC-201 is currently being evaluated in a multi-center study in the U.S. and has received Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy designation from the FDA [6].
Structure Therapeutics to Report Data from ACCESS Clinical Program of Oral Small Molecule GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, Aleniglipron, on December 8, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 23:20
Core Insights - Structure Therapeutics Inc. is set to release topline data from its ACCESS clinical program for aleniglipron, a once-daily oral small molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist aimed at treating obesity, on December 8, 2025 [1] - A conference call and webcast will be held by management to discuss the data at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day [1] Company Overview - Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative oral small molecule treatments for chronic metabolic conditions, particularly obesity [3] - The company utilizes a next-generation structure-based drug discovery platform to create a robust pipeline targeting GPCR, featuring multiple proprietary clinical-stage oral small molecule compounds [3] - The aim is to overcome the scalability limitations of traditional biologic and peptide therapies, making treatments more accessible to individuals with obesity globally [3]
At ASH 2025 Oral Presentation, Immix Biopharma Reports Positive Phase 2 NXC-201 Results, Advancing Toward BLA Submission as a Potentially First- and Best-in-Class Therapy for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 23:15
Core Insights - Immix Biopharma's NXC-201 demonstrated a complete response (CR) rate of 75% in a Phase 2 trial for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis, with potential to increase to 95% based on MRD negativity predictions [1][3][4] - The company plans to submit a Biologics License Application (BLA) for NXC-201 in 2026 following the final readout of the NEXICART-2 trial [1][2] Clinical Results - In the Phase 2 trial, 15 out of 20 patients achieved a complete response, indicating significant efficacy [1][3] - Prior to treatment, patients had a median of 4 prior lines of therapy, and all had organ involvement due to AL Amyloidosis [3] - Clinical improvements were observed in 70% of evaluable patients, with no neurotoxicity reported [3] Market Context - Current treatments for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis yield a CR rate of 10% or lower, highlighting a significant unmet medical need [4] - The U.S. patient population for relapsed/refractory AL Amyloidosis is projected to grow by 12% annually, reaching approximately 38,500 patients by 2026 [9] - The AL Amyloidosis market is expected to grow from $3.6 billion in 2017 to $6 billion by 2025 [9] Company Overview - Immix Biopharma is focused on developing NXC-201, a BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapy, which has received RMAT and Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA [7][10] - The ongoing NEXICART-2 trial is designed to enroll 40 patients and is pivotal for the company's future regulatory submissions [6][10]
SELLAS Life Sciences Presents Positive Phase 2 Data of SLS009 in Combination with AZA/VEN in Relapsed/Refractory AML-MR at ASH 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 23:00
Core Insights - SELLAS Life Sciences Group, Inc. announced promising clinical data for SLS009, a CDK9 inhibitor, in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax for treating relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia with myelodysplastic syndrome-related changes [1][3] Group 1: Clinical Study Details - The Phase 2 study involved 35 evaluable patients with a median age of 69, where 98% had ELN adverse-risk AML, with common mutations including ASXL1, RUNX1, TP53, and SRSF2 [2] - The overall response rate for SLS009 in combination with AZA/VEN was 46%, with 29% achieving complete response (CR) or CR with incomplete blood count recovery (CRi) [3] - Patients with ASXL1 and TP53 mutations had response rates of 48% and 57%, respectively, with median overall survival (mOS) significantly exceeding the expected 2.6 months [3] Group 2: Safety and Tolerability - No dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or treatment-related deaths were reported, indicating that the combination therapy was well tolerated [3][5] - The combination therapy demonstrated a median overall survival of 8.9 months in the least pretreated cohort, with a 58% response rate in patients with one prior line of therapy [5] Group 3: Future Plans and Implications - The company plans to expand the study to evaluate SLS009 plus AZA/VEN in newly diagnosed AML with high-risk features in Q1 2026 [5] - The results suggest that SLS009 may effectively overcome resistance to venetoclax-based regimens by targeting MCL-1, a key resistance mechanism in AML [4]
Drilling hits wide zone of mineralisation in new area well outside resource
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 22:06
Core Viewpoint - Cygnus Metals Limited has reported a significant mineral intersection of 28.9 meters at 2.5 g/t AuEq, located just 200 meters from the surface at its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project in Quebec, indicating potential for resource growth and the discovery of a new parallel mineralized zone [1][3][4]. Group 1: Exploration Results - The recent drilling at the Cedar Bay deposit has revealed a wide zone of strong mineralization, with results including 28.9m at 2.5g/t AuEq (1.0g/t Au, 1.0% Cu, and 12.0g/t Ag) [5][6]. - Follow-up drilling is set to commence next week to further explore the extent of this new mineralized zone [6][7]. - The Chibougamau District has a historical production record of 945,000 tons of copper and 3.5 million ounces of gold, showcasing its strong discovery potential [6][7]. Group 2: Resource Growth and Estimates - Cygnus has increased its global resource by 29%, with the current Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) totaling 6.4 million tons at 3.0% CuEq for 193,000 tons CuEq (Measured and Indicated) and 8.5 million tons at 3.5% CuEq for 295,000 tons CuEq (Inferred) [6][8]. - The ongoing drilling aims to enhance the MRE and solidify Cedar Bay as a key component in the development of the Chibougamau Project [8][9]. - The current MRE includes significant grades, with the Cedar Bay resource being gold-dominant, containing 67,000 ounces at 8.1 g/t AuEq (Indicated) and 205,000 ounces at 7.8 g/t AuEq (Inferred) [6][8]. Group 3: Infrastructure and Development Potential - The Chibougamau area is equipped with established infrastructure, including a 900,000 tons per annum processing facility, sealed highways, an airport, and regional rail infrastructure, providing a significant advantage for copper-gold development [10][14]. - The processing facility is the only base metal processing facility within a 250 km radius, which includes several other advanced copper and gold projects [10][14]. - Cygnus is focused on advancing economic studies to drive resource growth and move towards the development phase of the Chibougamau Project [4][9].
Lynozyfic™ (linvoseltamab) Monotherapy in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) Shows Impressive Responses, Supporting Rationale as a Potential Foundation in Frontline Treatment
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 21:30
Core Insights - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has reported promising results from the Phase 1/2 LINKER-MM4 trial evaluating Lynozyfic™ (linvoseltamab) for newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) patients, demonstrating a VGPR+ rate of ≥70% across all dose groups [2][4][3] - The trial is significant as it is the first to assess a BCMAxCD3 bispecific monotherapy in NDMM, aiming to simplify treatment regimens and improve tolerability [3][4] - Lynozyfic has shown a high rate of minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity, with 95% of evaluable VGPR+ patients achieving MRD negative status [4][5] Company Overview - Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company focused on developing innovative medicines for serious diseases, including blood cancers [36][30] - The company utilizes its proprietary VelocImmune technology to create fully human antibodies, which are integral to its drug development efforts [35][33] Clinical Development - The LINKER-MM4 trial is part of a broader clinical development program for Lynozyfic, which includes various ongoing trials exploring its use as both monotherapy and in combination with other treatments [6][13] - The trial involved a dose escalation and expansion approach, with 45 patients treated across different dose levels [4][3] Treatment Efficacy - Lynozyfic monotherapy has achieved MRD negativity rates comparable to traditional quadruplet regimens but earlier in the treatment course, indicating its potential as a foundational treatment for multiple myeloma [3][4] - The median time to onset of response across all dose levels was 1.2 months, with responses expected to deepen over time [4][3] Safety Profile - The most common treatment-emergent adverse events included cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neutropenia, with no Grade 4 infections or dose-limiting toxicities reported [5][4] - Infections were noted in 84% of patients, primarily occurring within the first three months of treatment, but the rate decreased over time [5][4] Future Outlook - Regeneron plans to host a virtual investor event to discuss its multiple myeloma development program, highlighting the ongoing advancements in its clinical pipeline [8][2] - The company is committed to exploring Lynozyfic's potential across various lines of therapy for multiple myeloma and related conditions [13][6]
Lyell Immunopharma Presents New Clinical Data from Ongoing Trial of Ronde-Cel Showing High Rates of Durable Complete Responses in Patients with Large B-cell Lymphoma at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 21:30
Core Insights - Lyell Immunopharma, Inc. announced new clinical data for its CAR T-cell therapy, ronde-cel, showing promising efficacy in treating large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) with a 93% overall response rate and a 76% complete response rate in the 3L+ setting [1][5][12] - Ronde-cel has received FDA Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation, indicating its potential as a significant treatment option for patients with relapsed and/or refractory LBCL [2][17] Clinical Data Summary - In the 3L+ setting, 29 patients showed a 93% overall response rate and a 76% complete response rate, with a median progression-free survival of 18 months [4][5] - In the 2L setting, 18 patients, predominantly with primary refractory disease, achieved an 83% overall response rate and a 61% complete response rate [6][12] - Safety profile was manageable, with no high-grade cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and low rates of Grade 1 (32%) and Grade 2 (29%) CRS reported [7][6] Pivotal Trials - Lyell has initiated two pivotal trials: PiNACLE – H2H, a head-to-head trial comparing ronde-cel to other CAR T-cell therapies, and PiNACLE, a single-arm trial for the 3L+ setting [8][10] - The PiNACLE – H2H trial aims to enroll approximately 400 patients and focuses on event-free survival as the primary endpoint [9] Translational Data - Ronde-cel demonstrated robust expansion and high expression of memory-related genes post-infusion, with a higher proportion of CD62L-positive T cells compared to other CAR T-cell products [11] - The product showed up to a three-fold higher expansion in patients after infusion compared to approved CD19 CAR T-cell products [11] Company Overview - Lyell Immunopharma is focused on advancing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, utilizing proprietary manufacturing processes to enhance T-cell efficacy [18][16]
Wave Life Sciences to Announce Interim Data from the Phase 1 INLIGHT Trial of WVE-007 (INHBE) for Obesity on Monday, December 8, 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 21:00
Core Insights - Wave Life Sciences Ltd. is set to announce interim data from the Phase 1 INLIGHT clinical trial for WVE-007, an investigational treatment for obesity, on December 8, 2025 [1] - The company utilizes its proprietary SpiNA design in the development of WVE-007, which targets INHBE mRNA linked to obesity [3] Group 1: WVE-007 Overview - WVE-007 is a GalNAc-siRNA designed to silence INHBE mRNA, which has shown potential in improving body composition and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease [3] - Preclinical studies indicate that WVE-007 can lead to adipocyte shrinkage, reduced inflammation, and improved insulin sensitivity [3] - When used in conjunction with semaglutide, WVE-007 demonstrated a doubling of weight loss in mice and prevented weight regain after stopping semaglutide [3] Group 2: INLIGHT Clinical Trial - The INLIGHT trial is a first-in-human study evaluating WVE-007 in adults with overweight or obesity, focusing on safety, tolerability, and various health metrics [4] - The trial employs a 3:1 active to placebo ratio and is being conducted at multiple sites, including locations in the US [4] Group 3: Company Background - Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology firm dedicated to RNA medicines, with a diverse pipeline addressing conditions such as obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy [5] - The company's PRISM® platform integrates various RNA-targeting modalities, enabling innovative treatments for both rare and common diseases [5] - Wave Life Sciences is headquartered in Cambridge, MA, and aims to transform human health through scientific breakthroughs [5]
Dyne Therapeutics to Host Investor Conference Call and Webcast to Review Topline Results from Registrational Expansion Cohort (REC) of DELIVER Clinical Trial of Z-Rostudirsen (DYNE-251) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; Tomorrow, December 8 at 8:00 a.m. ET
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 16:00
Core Insights - Dyne Therapeutics plans to announce topline clinical results from the Registrational Expansion Cohort of the Phase 1/2 DELIVER trial for zeleciment rostudirsen on December 8, 2025 [1] - A webcast will be hosted at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, with a press release issued prior to the event [1][2] Company Overview - Dyne Therapeutics focuses on delivering functional improvement for individuals with genetically driven neuromuscular diseases [3] - The company is developing therapeutics targeting muscle and the central nervous system to address the root causes of diseases [3] - Current clinical programs include myotonic dystrophy type 1 and Duchenne muscular dystrophy, with preclinical programs for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and Pompe disease [3]