Investment Rating - The report provides a positive outlook on the MASH non-invasive diagnosis technology, suggesting it could accelerate new drug development in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector [2]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector experienced a decline of 0.65% from August 25 to August 29, underperforming compared to the Wind All A index (1.9%) and the CSI 300 index (2.71%). Only the medical research outsourcing (4.9%) and other biological products (0.14%) sectors saw gains, while in vitro diagnostics (-4.12%), raw materials (-3.34%), and vaccines (-0.59%) faced significant declines [2][7]. - The FDA has accepted the proposal for using VCTE-LSM as a reasonable alternative endpoint for clinical trials in adults with MASH and moderate to advanced fibrosis. This non-invasive method is expected to enhance patient compliance and could lead to a surge in drug development in the MASH area within the next two to three years [2][13]. - The report emphasizes the potential for domestic companies in China to leverage their cost advantages and forward-looking strategies in the field of non-invasive companion diagnostics, particularly in the MASH drug development competition [2]. Market Weekly Review - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector's performance was notably weaker than the broader market indices, with specific sub-sectors like medical research outsourcing and other biological products showing resilience [7][8]. - Individual stocks such as Tianchen Medical (30.1%), Ailis (25.6%), and Maiwei Biotech-U (22.4%) performed well, while stocks like Lifang Pharmaceutical (-13.9%), Yuekang Pharmaceutical (-11.9%), and Kanghua Biotech (-11.1%) faced significant losses [10][12]. Industry News and Key Company Announcements - On August 28, Kangfang Biotech announced that its drug AK112 received approval for treating advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, with promising clinical trial results expected to be presented at an international conference [12]. - The report highlights various companies' financial performances, with notable revenue changes and profit margins, indicating a mixed outlook across the sector [16][17].