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Citius Oncology Expands Distribution Network for LYMPHIR with Execution of Distribution Services Agreement with Cencora
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 12:32
Core Insights - Citius Oncology has executed a distribution services agreement with Cencora to enhance its commercial infrastructure for the FDA-approved immunotherapy LYMPHIR [1][2][3] - The agreement aims to expand Citius Oncology's distribution network, ensuring product availability upon launch and supporting long-term scalability [2][3] - LYMPHIR is indicated for relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) and is a targeted immune therapy that has shown antitumor activity [4][5] Company Overview - Citius Oncology is a majority-owned subsidiary of Citius Pharmaceuticals, focusing on developing and commercializing novel targeted oncology therapies [29][30] - The FDA approved LYMPHIR in August 2024, with an estimated initial market exceeding $400 million, indicating significant growth potential in an underserved market [29][30] - Citius Pharmaceuticals also has a late-stage pipeline that includes other critical care products, demonstrating a diverse portfolio [30] Product Details - LYMPHIR (denileukin diftitox-cxdl) is a recombinant fusion protein that targets IL-2 receptors, leading to cell death in tumors expressing these receptors [4][5] - The product is indicated for adult patients with r/r Stage I-III CTCL after at least one prior systemic therapy [8][29] - The drug has received regulatory approval in Japan for CTCL and peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) prior to its FDA approval [5]
Neurocrine Biosciences Presents New Analysis of CAHtalog® Registry Showing Most Patients with Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Experienced High Glucocorticoid Exposure, Suboptimal Disease Control or Both at ENDO 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 12:30
SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBIX) today announced results from a new analysis using real-world data from CAHtalog®, a comprehensive registry of patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia in the United States. The analysis demonstrated significant variability in glucocorticoid treatment regimens and frequent changes in health status and outcomes over time in both pediatric and adult patients. These results were presented at the Endocrine Society's ...
MiNK Therapeutics Announces Frontiers in Immunology Publication Highlighting iNKT Cells as a Dual-Function Platform Key to Overcoming Barriers in Solid Tumor Cell Therapy
GlobeNewswire· 2025-07-15 12:21
Core Insights - MiNK Therapeutics is pioneering allogeneic invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapies, with a focus on treating solid tumors where conventional therapies have struggled [1][2] - The company’s lead product, agenT-797, has shown durable responses in patients with treatment-refractory solid tumors, demonstrating its potential as a next-generation therapy [3][4] Company Overview - MiNK Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing iNKT cell therapies and precision-targeted immune technologies [7] - The company’s proprietary platform aims to restore immune balance and drive cytotoxic immune responses across various diseases, including cancer and immune-mediated disorders [7][9] Clinical Data - In a recent case, a patient with metastatic testicular cancer achieved complete remission after treatment with agenT-797 combined with anti–PD-1 therapy, remaining disease-free for over two years [3] - Ongoing Phase 2 trials in gastric cancer have shown that agenT-797 can activate the immune system, enhance tumor infiltration, and provide durable disease control in patients who previously failed immunotherapy [4] Unique Mechanism of Action - iNKT cells, when engineered with CARs, maintain their innate tumor-homing and immunomodulatory features while gaining antigen-specific precision, allowing for both direct tumor killing and broad immune reprogramming [5] - MiNK-215, an IL-15–armored, FAP-targeting CAR-iNKT therapy, is designed to penetrate fibrotic tumors and has shown promise in preclinical studies by enhancing T cell infiltration and depleting stromal barriers [6][8] Manufacturing and Scalability - The iNKT platform allows for scalable and cost-effective manufacturing, with the potential for off-the-shelf therapies that do not require complex conditioning or lymphodepletion [8][9]
Allarity Therapeutics Announces New Licensing and Laboratory Services Agreement to Expand DRP® Platform Utilization
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 12:00
Core Insights - Allarity Therapeutics has signed a new commercial agreement with a non-disclosed EU-based biotechnology company, granting a non-exclusive global license to selected proprietary Drug Response Predictor (DRP) algorithms in breast cancer, along with laboratory services from Allarity's Medical Laboratory in Denmark [1][2] Group 1: Agreement Details - The agreement includes advanced transcriptome analysis services to support the partner's precision oncology solutions in breast cancer and secures purchase commitments for Allarity's laboratory services over the next year [2] - The financial impact of this agreement on Allarity's outlook is not expected to be significant [2] Group 2: Technology and Expertise - The agreement validates the broad applicability of Allarity's DRP technology, which is based on decades of research and development, aimed at improving patient selection and treatment outcomes [3] - Allarity's DRP platform utilizes advanced gene expression profiling to predict individual tumor responses to specific therapies, covering over 100 drugs, including investigational compounds and approved drugs [3][5] Group 3: Product Information - Stenoparib, developed by Allarity, is a dual-targeted inhibitor of PARP1/2 and tankyrase 1/2, showing potential as a therapeutic for various cancers, including ovarian cancer [4] - The company holds exclusive global rights for the development and commercialization of stenoparib, which was originally developed by Eisai Co. Ltd. [4][6] Group 4: Company Overview - Allarity Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing personalized cancer treatments, particularly through the use of its DRP technology for selecting patients who may benefit most from stenoparib [6]
PolyPid Unveils a Long-Acting GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Delivery Platform Targeting the Diabetes and Weight Loss Market
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 12:00
PolyPid's proprietary and clinically validated, prolonged-release drug delivery technology aims to subcutaneously deliver GLP-1 for approximately 60 days, compared to current standard of care of weekly injections. The GLP-1 delivery platform expands PolyPid's product portfolio beyond the recently successful Phase 3 D- PLEX100 , demonstrating versatility of the Company's proprietary drug delivery platforms in multiple major therapeutic areas. PETACH TIKVA, Israel, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PolyPid Lt ...
Perre Fabre Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Transfer of Investigational New Drug Application for Tabelecleucel from Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 12:00
Atara Biotherapeutics resubmitted the tabelecleucel Biologics License Application (BLA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 11 Pierre Fabre Laboratories is now responsible for all global clinical trial activities for the tabelecleucel clinical program Enrollment is ongoing for pivotal, Phase 3 ALLELE Study (NCT03394365) investigating tabelecleucel in patients with EBV+PTLD in Solid Organ Transplant and Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant after failure of standard therapy NCT04554914 also o ...
Lisata Therapeutics Expands Intellectual Property Portfolio with New Composition of Matter Patent for Certepetide
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 12:00
About Lisata Therapeutics Newly issued U.S. patent extends certepetide IP protection to 2040, with subsequent opportunity for patent term extension This patent covers novel cyclic peptides and their use in treating solid tumors BASKING RIDGE, N.J, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LSTA) ("Lisata" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases, today announced t ...
SELLAS Meets All Primary Endpoints in Phase 2 Trial of SLS009 in r/r AML and Receives FDA Guidance to Advance into First-Line Therapy Study
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 11:45
Core Insights - SELLAS Life Sciences Group has successfully met all primary endpoints in its Phase 2 trial of SLS009 (tambiciclib) for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (r/r AML) [1][3][4] Trial Design and Objectives - The Phase 2 trial was an open-label, single-arm, multi-center study assessing the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of SLS009 in combination with venetoclax and azacitidine at two dose levels: 45 mg and 60 mg [2] - The trial aimed for a target overall response rate (ORR) of at least 20% and a median survival of at least 3 months [2] Efficacy Results - The trial exceeded the target ORR of 20%, achieving an ORR of 44% among AML MR patients at the optimal 30 mg twice a week (BIW) dose and 50% in ASXL1-mutated AML MR patients [6][12] - Median overall survival (mOS) was reported at 8.9 months for AML MR patients and 8.8 months for those refractory to venetoclax-based regimens, significantly surpassing historical benchmarks of 2.4 months [6][12] Safety Profile - SLS009 was well tolerated, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed across all treatment arms, validating its safety profile [9][12] Future Development Plans - Based on the positive Phase 2 results, the company plans to advance SLS009 into a randomized trial targeting newly diagnosed AML populations, with enrollment expected to begin by Q1 2026 [3][10][13] - The upcoming trial will include two cohorts: one for patients unlikely to benefit from standard therapy based on molecular profiling and another for patients showing early resistance to treatment [13][14] Industry Context - The results from the trial highlight a significant advancement in treatment options for patients with r/r AML, addressing a critical unmet medical need in this patient population [11][12]
Palatin Announces Positive Preclinical Efficacy Data for Oral MC4R Agonist PL7737 in Animal Model of Obesity
Prnewswire· 2025-07-15 11:30
Oral PL7737 monotherapy produced rapid and significant weight loss after just 4 days of treatment Combination of oral PL7737 and tirzepatide resulted in additive weight loss effects IND-enabling toxicology program ongoing IND submission planned for 4Q2025; Clinical data expected in 1H2026PRINCETON, N.J., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Palatin Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: PTNT), a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin rec ...
ZEVASKYN™ Gene Therapy Now Available at New Qualified Treatment Center in San Francisco Bay Area
Globenewswire· 2025-07-15 11:30
Core Insights - Abeona Therapeutics has activated a Qualified Treatment Center for ZEVASKYN, the first FDA-approved therapy for treating RDEB wounds with a single application [1][2] - ZEVASKYN is a gene-modified cellular therapy developed through a collaboration between Abeona Therapeutics and Stanford Medicine, receiving FDA approval in April 2025 [1][2] - The treatment is now available at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, marking a significant milestone in its commercial launch [2] Company Overview - Abeona Therapeutics is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing cell and gene therapies for serious diseases, with ZEVASKYN being its flagship product for RDEB [7] - The company operates a fully integrated cGMP cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility in Cleveland, Ohio, which is responsible for the commercial production of ZEVASKYN [7] Product Details - ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel) is the first autologous cell sheet-based gene therapy for RDEB, addressing a severe skin disease caused by defects in the COL7A1 gene [3][4] - The therapy incorporates the COL7A1 gene into a patient's skin cells to produce functional type VII collagen, leading to clinically meaningful wound healing and pain reduction [3][4] Patient Support Initiatives - Abeona has established a comprehensive patient support program, Abeona Assist™, to help eligible patients access ZEVASKYN, including assistance with insurance benefits and logistical support [2]