Shares in biopharmaceutical company Viking Therapeutics (VKTX 5.35%) were up by 6.3% at 12:30 a.m. ET today. The move likely stems from the market digesting the previous day's news that Viking had initiated a phase 3 trial of its most promising program in its pipeline, namely VK2375, a treatment for metabolic disorders, including obesity.Why VK2375 is exciting investorsThere are probably two key reasons why the market likes the initiation of a phase 3 trial:VK2375 is a dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist simila ...

Core Insights - Ocular Therapeutix has launched a new corporate branding and website, marking a significant transformation towards becoming a retina-focused company [1][8] - The new branding reflects the company's innovative vision and commitment to redefining the retina experience, particularly in the treatment of retinal diseases [3][6] Company Overview - Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to redefining the retina experience, with a focus on innovative treatments for retinal diseases [9] - The investigational therapy AXPAXLI™ (OTX-TKI) is an axitinib hydrogel designed for intravitreal injection, aimed at improving treatment durability and long-term outcomes for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) [7][9] Market Context - Wet AMD affects approximately 1.8 million people in the U.S., and current treatment options often require up to 12 injections per year, leading to patient burden and potential treatment discontinuation [6] - The company aims to disrupt existing treatment paradigms for retinal diseases, addressing the high burden associated with current pulsatile treatments [6][3] Product Pipeline - Ocular's pipeline includes AXPAXLI™, currently in Phase 3 clinical trials for wet AMD, and DEXTENZA, an FDA-approved corticosteroid for ocular inflammation and pain [10] - The investigational product OTX-TIC is in Phase 2 clinical trials for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, leveraging the company's proprietary ELUTYX™ technology [10]

NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: IOVA) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Iovance you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/iovance-biotherapeutics-inc-class-action-lawsuit. Investors have until July 14, 2 ...

NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Organon you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/organon-co-class-action. Investors have until July 22, 2025, to ask the Court to be appointed to lea ...

NEW YORK, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: SRPT) for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Sarepta, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/sarepta-therapeutics-inc-class-action. Why is Sarepta being Investigated? Sarepta is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatment ...

Company Overview - Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. is a next-generation technology and biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative cell therapy platforms for cancer, autoimmune, and infectious diseases [3][4] - The company has a therapeutic portfolio that includes assets licensed from Deverra Therapeutics, featuring an allogeneic cellular immunotherapy platform and DVX201, a clinical-stage natural killer cell therapy technology [4] - Coeptis is also developing a universal, multi-antigen CAR technology licensed from the University of Pittsburgh, alongside GEAR cell therapy and companion diagnostic platforms in collaboration with VyGen-Bio and the Karolinska Institute [4] Recent Developments - Coeptis has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC related to a proposed merger agreement with Z Squared Inc. [1][2] - The Form S-4 includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus regarding the proposed transaction, which has not yet become effective [2] Technology Division - Coeptis has established a Technology Division aimed at enhancing operational capabilities through advanced technologies, including AI-powered marketing software and robotic process automation tools acquired from NexGenAI Solutions Group [5] Z Squared Overview - Z Squared Inc. is focused on digital asset compute mining, primarily generating Dogecoin (DOGE) and other digital assets like Litecoin, with a market cap of $20 billion [7]

Core Insights - Cellectar Biosciences has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Nusano for iodine-125 and actinium-225, essential for its clinical studies and future commercial needs [1][2] - This partnership is crucial for advancing Cellectar's targeted radiotherapy programs, including CLR-125 for triple-negative breast cancer and CLR-225 for pancreatic cancer [2][5] - Nusano's next-generation production facility in Utah will produce these isotopes, addressing supply chain challenges and enabling innovation in cancer treatment [2][3] Company Overview - Cellectar Biosciences is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing proprietary drugs for cancer treatment, utilizing its Phospholipid Drug Conjugate™ (PDC) delivery platform [4] - The company's product pipeline includes iopofosine I-131, CLR 121225, and CLR 121125, targeting various solid tumors with significant unmet needs [5][6] - Cellectar has received multiple designations from the FDA for its products, including Breakthrough Therapy Designation and Orphan Drug Designation [6] Industry Context - Nusano aims to stabilize the supply of medical radioisotopes, which are critically undersupplied in the market, and to support innovation across multiple industries [3] - The partnership between Cellectar and Nusano highlights the growing importance of reliable access to high-quality radioisotopes for advancing cancer therapies [2][3]

Cohen and Associates is a highly respected neuropsychiatry clinic in western Florida Cohen to serve as foundational clinic in the Sarasota - Bradenton area of Florida Acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to revenue and EBITDA MIAMI, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HOPE Therapeutics™, Inc. ("HOPE"), a multi-site clinical care delivery organization and wholly-owned subsidiary of NRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NRXP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the signing of a bi ...

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) provided evidence-based recommendation for the use of ZORYVE® (roflumilast) cream 0.15% in adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis (AD)Recommendation reflects ZORYVE’s proven efficacy, safety, and tolerability as a next-generation, steroid-free, topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitorAmong newly evaluated branded topical therapies, ZORYVE is the only treatment with a strong recommendation for adults with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis in AAD’s focuse ...

Core Insights - The Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC) has recommended the continuation of the study for GRI-0621, indicating no safety concerns in the reviewed data [1][3] - Interim results show GRI-0621 to be safe and well-tolerated in the first 24 patients evaluated, with no adverse events related to hyperlipidemia [3][4] - The company expects to report 6-week interim biomarker data in July 2025, with topline results anticipated in Q3 2025 [5] Company Overview - GRI Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company focused on developing Natural Killer T (NKT) cell modulators for treating inflammatory, fibrotic, and autoimmune diseases [1][7] - GRI-0621 is a small molecule RAR-βɣ dual agonist that inhibits the activity of human Type 1 Invariant NKT (iNKT) cells, showing promise in improving fibrosis and liver function in preliminary trials [2][7] - The ongoing Phase 2a study is randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled, enrolling approximately 36 subjects with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) [4][5] Study Details - The Phase 2a study evaluates GRI-0621 at a dose of 4.5mg orally once daily for 12 weeks, with a primary endpoint focused on safety and tolerability [4][5] - Secondary endpoints include changes in serum biomarkers at weeks 6 and 12, pharmacokinetics assessment, and pharmacodynamic activity of GRI-0621 [4][5] - The study also includes a sub-study examining NKT cell activity in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid [4]