BEIJING, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To further explore and carry forward the essence of Ming Dynasty culture, the "Impressions of the Ming Dynasty: A Chapter of World Heritage" -- Ming Dynasty Culture Forum 2025 -- officially opened on June 14 at the Global Ming Culture Exchange Center. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. The forum consists of an opening ceremony, four sub-forums, and a cultural relics exhibition. The five Ming imperial tombs are collaborating ...

Summary of Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) Update / Briefing Company Overview - **Company**: Galectin Therapeutics (GALT) - **Focus**: Development of belapectin as a treatment for NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, addressing a significant unmet medical need [2][4] Industry Context - **Condition**: NASH cirrhosis is a leading cause of liver transplantation in the US, with an estimated 5 million adults affected, including 3.3 million with portal hypertension [8][9] - **Market Opportunity**: Belapectin is positioned as a first-in-class therapy for NASH cirrhosis, with peak sales potential estimated at $18 billion [15] Clinical Trial Insights - **Clinical Trials**: Multiple Phase IIb trials conducted, including the NAVIGATE trial, which focused on patients with NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension [5][19] - **Mechanism of Action**: Belapectin is a Galectin-3 inhibitor, which has shown anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic effects in preclinical studies [5][6] NAVIGATE Trial Findings - **Patient Population**: Included patients with compensated NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, with no baseline varices [20][21] - **Primary Endpoint**: Focused on the development of esophageal varices and other hepatic decompensation events [22][36] - **Results**: - Statistically significant reduction in new varices in the belapectin 2 mg/kg group (11.3% vs. 22.3% in placebo) [27] - Reduction in liver stiffness observed, indicating less disease progression [28][30] - Safety profile comparable to placebo, with no significant adverse events reported [31][37] Key Opinion Leaders' Perspectives - **Expert Opinions**: KOLs emphasized the urgent need for effective therapies in the NASH cirrhosis population, highlighting belapectin's potential to fill this gap [8][9][12] - **Market Feedback**: Positive responses from payers and physicians regarding the clinical and economic benefits of belapectin [14] Additional Insights - **Endoscopic Endpoint**: The NAVIGATE trial utilized centrally adjudicated endoscopy videos to track variceal development, enhancing the reliability of results [39][41] - **Comparison with Other Therapies**: Belapectin targets a more advanced patient population compared to other investigational therapies, which often select for less severe cases [62][63] Conclusion - **Future Outlook**: Belapectin shows promise in addressing the unmet needs of patients with advanced NASH cirrhosis and portal hypertension, with a favorable safety profile and significant market potential [36][60]

Enliven Therapeutics (ELVN) Update Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Enliven Therapeutics - **Program**: ELVN001, targeting chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) Industry Context - **Market Size**: CML represents a large market with significant unmet needs, with a potential $9 billion opportunity in the U.S. alone [doc id='45'] - **Current Treatment Landscape**: The treatment of CML has evolved, focusing on quality of life and tolerability, with approximately 30% of patients switching therapies within a year due to intolerance or lack of response [doc id='7'][doc id='8'] Core Points and Arguments 1. **ELVN001's Potential**: ELVN001 is designed to address unmet needs in CML and has shown a potentially best-in-class profile in heavily pretreated patients [doc id='5'][doc id='6'] 2. **Regulatory Pathway**: Historical phase one data in CML has accurately predicted success in pivotal trials, allowing for smaller and faster studies [doc id='5'] 3. **Patient Population**: The ongoing phase one trial has enrolled a heavily pretreated population, with 72% of patients having discontinued their last TKI due to lack of efficacy [doc id='20] 4. **Efficacy Results**: - 47% of patients achieved major molecular response (MMR) by 24 weeks, with 32% achieving MMR and 100% maintaining MMR [doc id='24'] - 77% of patients achieved MR2 by 24 weeks, indicating robust efficacy despite the heavily pretreated population [doc id='25] 5. **Comparison with Osiminib**: ELVN001's efficacy appears favorable compared to osiminib, with a higher MMR rate in a more heavily pretreated population [doc id='27][doc id='36'] 6. **Safety Profile**: ELVN001 has shown a favorable safety profile, with low rates of dose reductions and discontinuations due to adverse events [doc id='31][doc id='34] 7. **Dosing Convenience**: ELVN001 supports once-daily dosing with or without food, addressing key challenges with current TKIs [doc id='34][doc id='77] Additional Important Insights - **Market Dynamics**: The CML market supports multiple blockbuster drugs despite the presence of generics, with TKI switching dynamics indicating a need for better treatment options [doc id='12] - **Emerging Competition**: Osiminib has rapidly penetrated earlier lines of therapy, but high discontinuation rates (50% within two years) indicate a significant opportunity for ELVN001 [doc id='11] - **Next Steps**: Enliven Therapeutics plans to initiate a pivotal trial for ELVN001 in 2026, with a focus on both late-line and frontline settings [doc id='16][doc id='44] Conclusion - Enliven Therapeutics is optimistic about the potential of ELVN001 to become a preferred treatment option for CML, with a clear regulatory path and promising early data supporting its efficacy and safety profile [doc id='46]

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Core Insights - Polyrizon Ltd. announced positive preclinical results for its hydrogel-based Trap & Target (T&T) platform, indicating effective drug delivery to the upper nasal cavity, which is crucial for central nervous system (CNS) applications [1][4] Group 1: Study Results - The study, conducted with the University of Parma, showed that Polyrizon's hydrogel formulation achieved over 60% preferential accumulation in the middle and upper turbinates, enhancing nose-to-brain transport [3] - The results suggest potential applications for CNS indications, such as opioid overdose treatment and seizure management, where rapid brain access is critical [3][4] Group 2: Technology Validation - The CEO of Polyrizon emphasized the validation of the T&T technology's ability to achieve localized deposition in favorable nasal regions, which could lead to new therapies for acute neurological and psychiatric conditions [4] - The hydrogel demonstrated consistent delivery to upper nasal segments while maintaining favorable handling characteristics, supporting further preclinical development [4] Group 3: Future Plans - Polyrizon plans to validate these preclinical results in animal models and initiate safety studies as part of its translational roadmap for the T&T technology [5]

小米今年最重磅的新品类，或许非NAS莫属。 小米生态链总经理陈波2024年曾表示，小米针对NAS核心技术已经开展了几个月的预研，产品最快2024年底上线，慢则2025年上半年面世。然而2025年上半 年即将结束，小米NAS却迟迟未发。 日前陈波再次站了出来，在直播时表示小米NAS预计10月初步量产和测试，年底前发布上市，给广大米粉吃了一颗定心丸。 是否要参加小米NAS首发购买？雷科技建议米粉们要慎重考虑，因为这不是一款「为发烧而生」的产品。 面向手机、平板用户，小米NAS终于来了 近几年随着流媒体、个人存储需求不断增加，NAS逐渐从企业、极客圈走向大众市场。市场调研机构恒州博智（QYResearch）统计数据显示，2023年全球 家用NAS设备市场规模为24.4亿元，预计2030年将达到289.3亿元，年均复合增长率41.99%。 （图源：恒州博智） 中国市场2023年家用NAS规模为7.12亿元，约占全球的29.19%，预计2030年将达到96.19亿元，约占全球的33.25%。 蓬勃发展的行业吸引了众多企业入场，2020年起，绿联、华为等品牌先后进军NAS领域，鲁大师也发布了NAS软件，可将电脑转换为NA ...

Core Points - AB Science has announced the issuance of a Canadian patent for AB8939, which protects its composition and use in treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML) until 2036 [1] - The patent completes the intellectual property coverage for AB8939 across all key geographic areas, including Europe, USA, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Israel, Latin America, and Australia [2] - AB8939 is a novel microtubule destabilizer currently in early phase clinical trials for AML, with the first phase focusing on determining the maximum tolerated dose [3] - The drug is also eligible for regulatory data protection in Canada, preventing generic competition for 8 years post-approval, and has received orphan drug designation from EMA and FDA, providing additional market exclusivity [4] - A separate patent application has been filed to protect AB8939 for treating AML with specific chromosomal abnormalities, potentially extending protection until 2044 [5] - AB8939 targets cancer cells by destabilizing microtubules and inhibiting enzymes essential for cancer stem cell survival [6] - AB Science specializes in developing protein kinase inhibitors for diseases with high unmet medical needs and has a portfolio of molecules including masitinib [7][8]

89Bio (ETNB) FY 2025 Conference June 11, 2025 11:20 AM ET Speaker0 Great. Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us. I'm really pleased to be joined by Rohan Palikar, CEO of eighty nine Bio. Thank you so much. Speaker1 Andrea, great to be here. Thanks for having us. Speaker0 Yeah. Maybe to start, let's just talk about the NASH space, the evolution. There have been so many developments, both on the clinical side as well as the approved drug last year. How do you see the NASH space evolving from h ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The launch of ResDiffera has been described as outstanding, with over 17,000 patients on the product by March 2025, compared to almost zero a year prior [6][7] - The company reported that over 80% of commercial lives were covered by payers at the six-month mark post-launch [6] - The company anticipates robust growth for 2025, with expectations for gross to net discounts typical for specialty medicines [44][45] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on expanding its prescriber base, with over 70% of targeted prescribers having written prescriptions for ResDiffera [9] - The company is currently at 5% penetration of the identified 315,000 diagnosed patients, indicating significant room for growth [8][9] - The management noted that the product is becoming standard of care, which is expected to facilitate further adoption [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company sees favorable market dynamics in the NASH space, with a potential patient population that is many multiples of the diagnosed patients [8] - The anticipated approval of semaglutide is viewed as a market growth opportunity rather than a direct threat [31][32] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is optimistic about extending its intellectual property (IP) into the 2040s and is actively pursuing new IP to enhance its position [23][24] - The focus on lifecycle management includes ongoing trials and exploring distinct populations for potential new indications [24][26] - The company is strategically positioned to leverage its existing product while selectively pursuing business development opportunities [65][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the product's performance and its acceptance in the market, noting positive feedback from prescribers and patients [36][37] - The company is well-prepared for the European launch, with a strong team in place and high anticipation from the treating community [78][79] - Management believes that the competitive landscape will not hinder their growth, as they maintain a strong product profile [30][31] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with $848 million in cash and only $115 million in debt, providing ample capacity for future initiatives [69] - The management emphasized the importance of time in building familiarity with the product among prescribers and patients [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: What are the expectations for reauthorization? - Management believes reauthorization will not be a challenge, as criteria are fair and based on physician assessments of patient stabilization or improvement [21][22] Question: How does the company plan to manage competition? - The company is focused on gross to net strategies and has begun contracting for access, anticipating competition while maintaining a long-term view [42][44] Question: What is the company's approach to business development? - The company is selectively looking for opportunities to enhance its pipeline without risking its current strong position [66][70] Question: How does the company view the upcoming European launch? - Management is optimistic about the European launch, noting that the market is better prepared than the U.S. was at launch [75][78] Question: What is the anticipated impact of MFN on pricing in Europe? - The company is optimistic that Europe will recognize innovation and is prepared to approach pricing based on unfolding information [84]

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- vTv Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: VTVT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of cadisegliatin, a potential first-in-class oral adjunctive therapy to insulin being investigated for the treatment of type 1 diabetes (T1D), today announced that management will participate in the H.C. Wainwright “HCW@Home” Series, being held virtually on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Conference details are as follows: H.C. Wainwright “HCW@Home with vTv ...