2025 "Silk Road for All Children" International Children's Literature Week The 10th Fairy Tales Conference Held in Wuyi, China
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 09:09
Core Points - The "Silk Road for All Children" International Children's Literature Week and the 10 Fairy Tale Conference was held in Wuyi, Zhejiang, China, attracting over one hundred participants from 25 countries and regions [1][2] - The conference aimed to promote cross-border exchanges in children's literature and IP transformation through various activities [2][3] - Achievements in international cooperation projects in children's literature were showcased, highlighting Wuyi's influence in this field [4][6] Group 1 - The conference featured a theme of "Hearts of wonder, world of harmony," facilitating diverse forms of engagement such as keynote speeches and fairy tale performances [2][3] - Notable international guests were awarded the title of "Fairy Tale Wuyi" International Communication Ambassador, recognizing their contributions to children's literature [4][5] - Wuyi has developed the "Fairy Tale Wuyi" brand over the past decade, focusing on global publication, IP transformation, and multimedia creations [6] Group 2 - Wuyi has achieved significant milestones, including overseas copyright exports for 45 works and translations of 28 fairy tale works into 8 languages [6] - The conference included participation from prominent children's literature figures from five continents, promoting cross-cultural exchanges [5][6] - The event was guided by the China Authors Association and co-sponsored by various cultural institutions, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the conference [1][4]
SALI Showcases Global Ambition with Times Square Billboard Campaign, Marking a New Milestone in Its Journey Toward a Global Power Tool Accessories Empire
Globenewswire· 2025-12-07 01:14
Core Insights - SALI, a leading power tool accessories brand from China, aims to transition from an e-commerce powerhouse to a global professional market leader, as showcased by its appearance on Nasdaq's billboard in Times Square under the theme "The Consistent Choice of Millions in Europe and America" [1][4] Group 1: Data-Backed Global Dominance - SALI serves over 160 countries and regions with more than 45 national-level distributors [3][7] - The brand's annual product sales on Amazon US and Europe exceed 300,000 units, with a cumulative user base of over 500,000 on these platforms [3] - There is a reported 15% year-over-year growth in markets associated with the Belt & Road Initiative [3] Group 2: Localized Strategies Breaking Market Barriers - SALI offers DIY-friendly kits tailored for North American hobbyists [3] - The company has established regional warehouses in collaboration with local logistics partners to reduce end-user costs [3] Group 3: The Future: From "Tool Supplier" to "Solution Architect" - SALI's CEO announced a shift towards scenario-based systems, including the upcoming "Safety Green Tools Alliance" with global partners, aiming to redefine sustainable industry standards [4] - The Times Square debut signifies SALI's evolution from a "hidden champion" to a "household global brand" [4]
TScan Therapeutics Announces Positive Updated Data from the ALLOHA™ Phase 1 Heme Trial at the 67th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 22:30
Core Insights - TScan Therapeutics, Inc. announced updated results from the ALLOHA Phase 1 trial of TSC-101, demonstrating favorable relapse-free survival and overall survival in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation [1][2][3] Group 1: Trial Results - The treatment arm showed a relapse-free survival (RFS) hazard ratio of 0.50 (p=0.23) and overall survival (OS) hazard ratio of 0.61 (p=0.52) compared to the control arm [1][3] - 100% of TSC-101-treated patients who reached two-year follow-up remained relapse-free, while only 25% in the control arm did [1][3] - Among the treatment arm, 21% relapsed compared to 33% in the control arm, indicating a lower relapse rate [3] Group 2: Safety and Tolerability - TSC-101 was well-tolerated with no dose-limiting toxicities observed, and adverse events were similar across both treatment and control arms [1][9] - The new commercial-ready manufacturing process reduced the manufacturing time from 17 days to 12 days, enhancing efficiency [9] Group 3: Future Plans - The company plans to initiate a pivotal study in the second quarter of 2026, focusing on enrolling remaining patients to support a fixed-dosing regimen [2][4] - TScan aims to expand its hematologic malignancies program in 2026 with additional product candidates to double the addressable patient population [2]
Fulcrum Therapeutics Announces Positive Initial Results from the 20 mg Dose Cohort of the Phase 1b PIONEER Trial of Pociredir in Sickle Cell Disease at the 67th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 22:30
Core Insights - Fulcrum Therapeutics reported positive initial results from the 20 mg dose cohort of the Phase 1b PIONEER trial for pociredir in sickle cell disease, showing a clear dose-response and clinically meaningful increases in fetal hemoglobin (HbF) levels [1][2][4] Trial Design and Data Overview - The PIONEER trial is a Phase 1b open-label dose-escalation study evaluating pociredir's safety and efficacy in adult patients with severe sickle cell disease, with the 20 mg cohort consisting of 12 adults [3][13] - As of the November 11, 2025 data cutoff, all 12 patients completed the Week 6 visit, and 6 patients reached the Week 12 visit [3] Efficacy Data - At Week 6, the mean absolute HbF increased by 9.9% in the 20 mg cohort, with 58% of patients achieving HbF levels ≥20% [4][10] - A >3.75-fold mean induction of HbF was observed at Week 12 in the 20 mg cohort compared to a 2.4-fold induction in the 12 mg cohort [4][5] - The proportion of F-cells increased from 31% at baseline to 58% at Week 6, indicating early progression toward pan-cellular HbF induction [10] Safety Profile - Pociredir was generally well-tolerated, with no treatment-related serious adverse events reported as of the November 11, 2025 data cutoff [1][11] - The safety profile observed in the 20 mg cohort remained consistent with previously reported safety data from the 12 mg cohort [10][11] Future Plans - Fulcrum plans to host an investor event on December 7, 2025, to discuss the results from the PIONEER trial [1][7] - Updated results from the trial are expected to be reported in Q1 2026 [3]
BioNTech and OncoC4 Announce Clinically Meaningful Overall Survival Benefit for Selective Treg Modulator Gotistobart in Patients with Previously Treated Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 20:30
Core Insights - BioNTech and OncoC4 presented promising data for gotistobart (BNT316/ONC-392), a Treg depletion candidate, showing significant overall survival benefits in patients with metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) compared to standard chemotherapy [1][4][5] Company Overview - BioNTech is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for cancer and other serious diseases, leveraging advanced immunotherapy techniques and a diverse oncology pipeline [9] - OncoC4 is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel biologicals for cancer treatment, with a strategic collaboration with BioNTech for gotistobart [14] Clinical Trial Insights - The PRESERVE-003 trial is a two-stage Phase 3 study evaluating gotistobart as a monotherapy against standard chemotherapy in sqNSCLC patients who have progressed on prior treatments [5] - In the non-pivotal stage, 45 patients received gotistobart, while 42 received docetaxel, with a 12-month overall survival rate of 63.1% for gotistobart versus 30.3% for docetaxel [2][4] - The ongoing pivotal stage aims to enroll approximately 500 patients across multiple countries, focusing on overall survival as the primary endpoint [5] Treatment Efficacy - Gotistobart has not yet reached a median overall survival at nearly 15 months of follow-up, while docetaxel showed a median overall survival of 10 months [2][4] - The treatment with gotistobart reduced the risk of death by 54% compared to docetaxel, indicating a significant clinical advantage [2][4] Safety Profile - The safety profile of gotistobart was manageable, with 42.2% of patients experiencing grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events compared to 48.8% in the docetaxel group [2][4] Regulatory Status - Gotistobart has received Fast Track Designation from the FDA for treating metastatic NSCLC patients whose disease progressed on prior anti-PD-(L)1 therapy, highlighting its potential as a novel treatment option [4][6]
Legend Biotech Highlights New CARVYKTI® Data in Multiple Myeloma and First-in-Human Results from Novel CAR-T Platform in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma at ASH 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 19:00
Core Insights - Legend Biotech Corporation announced long-term clinical data for CARVYKTI, showing a median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 50.4 months in triple-class-exposed relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma patients after a single infusion, marking one of the longest PFS outcomes for BCMA-targeted CAR-T therapy in this population [1][8][12] Group 1: Clinical Data and Efficacy - The CARTITUDE-1 and CARTITUDE-4 studies demonstrated that patients treated with CARVYKTI earlier in their treatment journey exhibited stronger immune fitness and a more immunocompetent tumor microenvironment, correlating with longer PFS [3][4][12] - At a median follow-up of 33.6 months, patients with standard-risk cytogenetics in the CARVYKTI arm achieved a 30-month PFS rate of 71.0%, compared to 43.2% in the standard-of-care arm [7][8] - Notably, all patients who achieved minimal residual disease (MRD)-negative complete response at 12 months following CARVYKTI infusion remained progression-free at 30 months [9] Group 2: Safety and Adverse Events - Among patients receiving CARVYKTI, cytokine release syndrome (CRS) occurred in 84% of cases, with a median time to onset of 7 days and resolution in 82% of patients [20][22] - Neurologic toxicities, including Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), occurred in 24% of patients, with a median time to onset of 10 days [25][28] - Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported in 36% of patients, with 93% experiencing laboratory IgG levels below 500 mg/dL after infusion [52][53] Group 3: Company Overview and Future Directions - Legend Biotech is a leader in cell therapy, particularly with CARVYKTI, which has been approved for treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma [64][65] - The company is focused on expanding patient access and therapeutic potential of CARVYKTI while driving innovation across its pipeline of cell therapy modalities [71]
Evaxion presents new data for EVX-04, a cancer vaccine candidate for acute myeloid leukemia at ASH Annual Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 19:00
Core Insights - Evaxion A/S has announced promising new data for its AML vaccine candidate, EVX-04, which shows strong T-cell responses and effective tumor growth prevention in preclinical models [1][5][10] - The data was presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, highlighting the company's commitment to engaging with the scientific community and potential partners [2] - The AI-Immunology™ platform has enabled the identification of unique ERV tumor antigens, which are selectively expressed in tumors but absent in normal tissues, making them ideal targets for cancer vaccines [4][11] Company Overview - Evaxion is a clinical-stage TechBio company focused on developing AI-powered vaccines, particularly in the field of immunology [1][12] - The company utilizes its proprietary AI-Immunology™ platform to decode the human immune system and create novel immunotherapies for various diseases, including cancer [12] Product Details - EVX-04 is designed as an off-the-shelf therapeutic cancer vaccine for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), addressing a significant unmet medical need due to high mortality rates associated with the disease [10] - The vaccine targets multiple non-conventional ERV tumor antigens, which have been shown to elicit specific immune responses and prevent tumor growth in preclinical models [5][10] - The data-driven approach ensures broad tumor coverage, making EVX-04 applicable across various cancers where current immunotherapies are inadequate [6][10] Market Context - AML is characterized by high mortality rates and limited treatment options, with a median age of diagnosis at 68 years and a long-term survival rate of only 40% for younger patients undergoing intensive treatment [8][9] - Approximately 50% of AML patients are not fit for intensive treatment, relying on low-intensity chemotherapy, which has a poor three-year overall survival rate of only 25% [9]
Prelude Therapeutics Presents Data at the 2025 ASH Annual Meeting from its Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) Programs
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 16:00
Core Insights - Prelude Therapeutics has presented preclinical data on its JAK2V617F-selective JH2 inhibitors and mCALR-targeted degrader antibody conjugates at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) 67 Annual Meeting, highlighting their potential for disease modification in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) [1][2] JAK2V617F Inhibitor Program - PRT12396, a JAK2V617F-selective JH2 inhibitor, has shown robust preclinical activity, selectively inhibiting JAK2V617F while preserving wild-type JAK2 signaling, and demonstrated superior efficacy compared to ruxolitinib in multiple preclinical MPN models [2][4] - The company has completed GLP toxicology studies and plans to file an Investigational New Drug (IND) application and initiate a Phase 1 study in the first quarter of 2026 [3][4] - JAK2V617F mutation is present in approximately 95% of polycythemia vera (PV) patients, 60% of essential thrombocythemia (ET) patients, and 55% of myelofibrosis (MF) patients, making it a critical target for treatment [5][6] mCALR-targeted Degrader Antibody Conjugates - The company has introduced a novel mCALR-targeted degrader antibody conjugate (DAC) that delivers a CDK9 degrader payload selectively to malignant cells, demonstrating deep mutant-selective killing and sparing healthy hematopoietic cells [4][7] - mCALR is found in approximately 25-35% of patients with MF and ET, and recent clinical data has shown meaningful therapeutic benefits from mCALR-directed antibodies [7][8] Company Overview - Prelude Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative precision oncology medicines, with a pipeline that includes selective KAT6A degraders and JAK2V617F-selective JH2 inhibitors, aiming to address high unmet needs in cancer treatment [8]
Ascentage Pharma Presents Pivotal China Registrational Study Data for Lisaftoclax in Oral Report at 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 15:15
Core Viewpoint - Ascentage Pharma presented promising results from a Phase II study of Lisaftoclax, a Bcl-2 selective inhibitor, for treating relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) at the ASH Annual Meeting, supporting its recent NDA approval in China [1][6][7] Company Overview - Ascentage Pharma Group International is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for unmet medical needs in cancer [16] - The company has a pipeline that includes inhibitors targeting key apoptotic pathway proteins and next-generation kinase inhibitors [16] Study Results - Lisaftoclax monotherapy showed a 62.5% objective response rate (ORR) in heavily pretreated BTK-refractory R/R CLL/SLL patients, with a median progression-free survival of 23.89 months [6][11] - Among 77 enrolled patients, 42.9% had chromosomal complex karyotype, 39% had del(17p)/TP53 mutation, and 53.2% had unmutated IGHV, indicating a high-risk patient population [3][13] - The study reported no tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) and a manageable safety profile, with frequent grade ≥3 treatment-related adverse events being hematologic toxicities [14][6] Clinical Significance - The results highlight Lisaftoclax's potential as a new treatment option for patients with high-risk CLL/SLL, addressing an urgent clinical need for effective therapies [5][7] - The study's findings suggest that even in ultra-high-risk patients, Lisaftoclax can achieve deep and durable responses, with 21.8% of patients achieving minimal residual disease (MRD) negativity in peripheral blood [11][15] Future Directions - Ascentage Pharma is conducting four global registrational Phase III studies for Lisaftoclax in various indications, including CLL/SLL, acute myeloid leukemia (AML), and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) [4][18] - The company aims to accelerate clinical programs to provide safe and effective therapies to patients globally [7]
Cogent Biosciences Presents Full SUMMIT Results of Bezuclastinib in Patients with NonAdvanced Systemic Mastocytosis (NonAdvSM) at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Globenewswire· 2025-12-06 14:30
Core Insights - Cogent Biosciences announced complete results from the SUMMIT clinical trial of bezuclastinib, showing significant improvements in patients with nonadvanced systemic mastocytosis (NonAdvSM) [1][2] - Bezuclastinib is expected to be a best-in-class treatment option, with a New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the FDA planned for December 2025 [2][6] SUMMIT Trial Data - The trial involved 118 patients receiving bezuclastinib and 60 receiving placebo, with a focus on those with moderate-to-severe symptoms despite best supportive care [3][4] - At 24 weeks, bezuclastinib showed a mean change in Total Symptom Score (TSS) of -24.3% compared to -15.4% for placebo, with a p-value of <0.001 [5] - 34.3% of patients on bezuclastinib achieved a ≥50% reduction in TSS, compared to 18.1% on placebo [5] Symptomatic and Objective Improvements - Bezuclastinib demonstrated significant improvements across 11 individual symptoms and objective measures of disease, including serum tryptase levels [6][7] - At 48 weeks, 87.4% of patients achieved a ≥50% reduction in serum tryptase levels, and 75.6% showed a ≥50% reduction in bone marrow mast cells [7] Safety Profile - The majority of treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were low grade, with 98.3% in the bezuclastinib arm versus 88.3% in the placebo arm [9] - Common TEAEs included hair color change (69.5% in bezuclastinib vs. 5.0% placebo) and nausea (22.0% in bezuclastinib vs. 13.3% placebo) [9] Future Plans - Cogent plans to present longer-term follow-up data from the SUMMIT trial at a scientific meeting in Q1 2026 [10] - An investor conference call is scheduled for December 8, 2025, to discuss the additional data from the SUMMIT trial [11]