Executive Chairman of the Board, Fu Wei, informed the Company of his intent to purchase up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s American Depository Shares (ADSs)ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NovaBridge Biosciences (Nasdaq: NBP) (NovaBridge or the Company) a global biotechnology platform company committed to accelerating access to innovative medicines, today announced that Fu Wei, Executive Chairman of the Board, intends to purchase up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s ADSs in open market transact ...

Core Insights - ABL Bio has entered into a collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly, which includes a USD 40 million upfront payment and a USD 15 million equity investment [1][3] Group 1: Collaboration and Funding - ABL Bio and Eli Lilly are conducting joint research and development on multiple therapeutic candidates utilizing the Grabody platform [2] - The newly secured funding will be used to accelerate R&D on ABL Bio's core technologies, including bispecific antibodies and dual-payload ADCs [2][3] - ABL Bio aims to expand the indications of its Grabody platform into areas with high unmet needs, such as obesity and muscle disorders [3] Group 2: Clinical Development and Pipeline - ABL Bio is developing various clinical and non-clinical assets based on the Grabody platform, with 8 pipelines currently in clinical projects across multiple countries [4] - ABL301 (SAR446159) has completed Phase 1 clinical trials, with Sanofi set to conduct subsequent studies [4] - ABL001 (tovecimig) has received Fast Track designation from the FDA, and ABL111 (givastomig) has shown promising results in a Phase 1b trial [4]

本文源自：金融界AI电报 礼来公司将向ABL Bio支付4000万美元用于许可、研究及合作，并进行1500万美元股权投资。ABL Bio 与礼来公司合作开展基于双特异性抗体平台"Grabody"的联合研究。 ...

Core Insights - NovaBridge Biosciences announced new data from the Phase 1 dosing study of ragistomig, a bispecific 4-1BB X PD-L1 antibody, showing consistent antitumor activity and improved safety profile with a new dosing schedule [1][2][3] Group 1: Study Results - The new Q6W dosing schedule demonstrated a disease control rate (DCR) of 58.8%, comparable to the 64.3% DCR observed with the previous Q2W schedule [7] - Only 5% of patients experienced Grade ≥3 liver function test (LFT) elevations with the Q6W regimen, compared to 40% with the Q2W regimen [13] - The study achieved its objective of extending the therapeutic window, supporting the advancement of ragistomig into combination studies [2][3] Group 2: Immunological Data - The Q6W dosing showed positive immunological data, including expansion of effector memory and CD8+ T cells, indicating durable immune engagement [7][13] - The study reported no cases of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) with either dosing schedule, highlighting the favorable safety profile [7][13] Group 3: Patient Characteristics - The study included 20 heavily pre-treated subjects receiving 3 mg/kg Q6W ragistomig, with 100% previously treated with immuno-oncology therapies [12] - Among the 17 evaluable patients on the Q6W regimen, the objective response rate was 11.8%, while the Q2W regimen had a 28.6% response rate [9] Group 4: Future Directions - The ongoing evaluation of the 5 mg/kg Q6W dosing cohort and future combination studies is anticipated to further assess the efficacy of ragistomig [8]

Core Insights - NovaBridge Biosciences announced new data from the expanded Phase 1 dosing study for ragistomig, a bispecific antibody targeting 4-1BB and PD-L1, to be presented at ESMO-IO 2025 [1][2] - The study successfully extended the therapeutic window for ragistomig, demonstrating strong anti-tumor efficacy and improved tolerability, including enhanced hepatic safety [2][3] - Ragistomig aims to provide new treatment options for patients resistant to checkpoint inhibitors, a significant drug class in cancer therapy [3][5] Company Overview - NovaBridge is a global biotechnology platform focused on accelerating access to innovative medicines, combining business development expertise with clinical development [8] - The company is developing a differentiated pipeline, including ragistomig and givastomig, targeting various cancers and conditions [8][9] - Ragistomig is being developed in collaboration with ABL Bio, utilizing advanced bispecific antibody technology to minimize off-tumor toxicity [5][6] Clinical Study Details - The Phase 1 study of ragistomig is ongoing in the U.S. and South Korea, with a primary focus on defining dose-limiting toxicity and adverse event profiles [5][6] - The new dosing schedule, Q6W, has shown promising results in PD-L1 non-responders, balancing safety and sustained efficacy [6][7] - Interim results, including immunological data, are expected to be presented at the upcoming ESMO-IO meeting [6][7]

Biotech M&A Activity - Merck announced the acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics for approximately $9.2 billion, primarily for its antiviral drug aimed at preventing flu infections in high-risk patients, currently in late-stage clinical trials [1] - This acquisition follows Merck's earlier $10 billion deal to acquire Verona Pharma for respiratory drugs, indicating a trend of significant investments in biotech [1] - The dollar volume of M&A in the biotech sector reached $129 billion through October 31, 2025, a 43% increase compared to all of 2024, despite a 26% decrease in the number of deals, highlighting a shift towards larger, market-ready assets [3] Recursion's Challenges - Recursion has not successfully brought any drugs to market since its founding, with its shares dropping 86% since its IPO in April 2021, resulting in a current market cap of $2.2 billion [4] - The company reported a revenue decline of one-third to $44 million from $65 million over the last 12 months, while losses surged nearly 90% to $716 million [4] - Incoming CEO Najat Khan aims to tackle the challenges of AI in drug development, acknowledging the high failure rate in the industry [5] Infant Formula Outbreak - A botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart's organic infant formula affected 23 babies across 13 states, leading to multiple hospitalizations and five lawsuits from parents [6] - ByHeart had previously shut down its Pennsylvania manufacturing plant due to safety violations and announced a nationwide recall of its infant formula [7] Profluent's AI Innovations - Profluent, a startup focused on using AI for protein design, raised $106 million in new venture funding, bringing its total investment to $150 million and approaching a valuation of $1 billion [12] - The company aims to revolutionize drug development and agriculture by making biology programmable, which could lead to significant breakthroughs in therapeutics and diagnostics [11]

South Korea’s newest billionaire is Lee Sang-hoon, founder of Seoul-based ABL Bio, after it struck a $2.6 billion licensing and joint research deal with Eli Lilly for its bispecific antibody technology. https://t.co/AsPJpFZ2pp (Photo: Getty Images) https://t.co/9tdgfIBfXX ...

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Core Insights - I-Mab announced updated data from the Phase 1 study of givastomig, a bispecific antibody targeting CLDN18.2 and 4-1BB, showing an 18% objective response rate (ORR) in heavily pre-treated gastroesophageal carcinoma patients [1][2][7] Study Data Summary - The Phase 1 study involved 45 patients with a median of 3 prior therapies, demonstrating an ORR of 18% with responses across a dose range from 5 mg/kg Q2W to 18 mg/kg Q3W [2][7][13] - No differences in efficacy were observed across varying levels of CLDN18.2 expression, with a disease control rate (DCR) of 49% [7][13] - The median progression-free survival (mPFS) was 2.96 months and median overall survival (mOS) was 7.49 months [13] Safety Profile - Givastomig was well tolerated, with no dose-limiting toxicities reported, and common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) included anemia (27%), white blood cell count decrease (22%), and nausea (20%) [10][13] Future Plans - I-Mab plans to report topline results from the Phase 1b dose expansion study and initiate a global randomized Phase 2 study in Q1 2026 [2][7] - The upcoming presentation at the Triple Meeting on October 23, 2025, will provide further insights into the safety and efficacy of givastomig [4][5] Market Potential - The treatment strategy for givastomig is anchored in the first-line gastric cancer market, which is estimated to be a $2 billion potential market [7]

Core Insights - I-Mab announced that an abstract related to updated data from the Phase 1 study of givastomig has been accepted for presentation at the AACR-NCI-EORTC conference in Boston from October 22-26, 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Givastomig Development - Givastomig is a bispecific antibody targeting Claudin 18.2-positive tumor cells, designed to activate T cells through the 4-1BB signaling pathway in the tumor microenvironment [4][6] - The drug is being developed for first-line metastatic gastric cancers and other Claudin 18.2-positive gastrointestinal tumors, with promising anti-tumor activity observed in Phase 1 trials [4][6] - I-Mab is collaborating with ABL Bio for the development of givastomig, sharing worldwide rights excluding Greater China and South Korea [5] Group 2: Conference Presentation Details - The presentation at the conference will cover updated safety, efficacy, and biomarker analysis from the Phase I study of givastomig in Claudin 18.2 positive advanced gastroesophageal carcinoma [3] - The session is scheduled for October 23, 2025, from 6:20 to 6:35 PM ET at the Hynes Convention Center, with Dr. Samuel J. Klempner as the speaker [3]