Core Insights - The report highlights the approval of semaglutide (Wegovy) for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASH) by the FDA, which is expected to enhance the market penetration of related products and diagnostic tools [7][10][15] - The report suggests that companies like Furuya Co., Ltd. will benefit from the growth opportunities in the MASH indication market due to the increasing prescription rates of semaglutide and the rising demand for diagnostic instruments [15][5] Industry Performance Review - As of August 15, 2025, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector's TTM-PE stands at 51.31 times, which is 110% higher than its historical low of 24.38 times [16] - The healthcare sector has shown a relative premium of 281% compared to the CSI 300 index, which is significantly above the average premium rate of 241% over the past decade [16] - The pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector experienced a 3.08% increase in the week from August 11 to August 15, 2025, ranking 10th among 27 sub-industries [20][24] Company Dynamics - Furuya Co., Ltd. is noted for its FibroScan series of liver fibrosis diagnostic instruments, which are the first globally to utilize transient elastography technology for non-invasive liver stiffness measurement [15] - The report emphasizes the strategic collaborations between Furuya and leading pharmaceutical companies to promote the clinical application and commercialization of new drugs [15] - The report identifies several companies that could be key players in the MASH treatment landscape, including innovative drug and device companies such as Furuya, Anglikon, and others [15]

Core Viewpoint - The joint application for the market approval of HLX04-O, a recombinant anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody injection for treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), has been submitted by Fuhong Hanlin and Edding Bio, marking the second such application for a bevacizumab ophthalmic formulation in China [2][4]. Group 1: Product Development - HLX04-O is developed using genetic engineering technology and specifically binds to VEGF, blocking its interaction with receptors on endothelial cells, thereby inhibiting endothelial cell proliferation and reducing neovascularization [2]. - The drug has successfully met the primary endpoint in a Phase III clinical trial (NCT05003245) comparing its efficacy and safety against ranibizumab in wAMD patients, showing non-inferiority in terms of best-corrected visual acuity improvement [3]. - An international multi-center Phase III clinical study (NCT04740671) is also being conducted for HLX04-O, with participants recruited from China, Australia, the EU, and the US [3]. Group 2: Market Context - Currently, there are no approved bevacizumab formulations for treating ophthalmic diseases in China, making HLX04-O a significant addition to the market [4]. - The only other application for a bevacizumab ophthalmic formulation, TAB014, was submitted by Zhaoke Ophthalmology and Dongyao Pharmaceutical in June 2023 for the treatment of wAMD [4].

Core Viewpoint - The joint application for the market approval of HLX04-O, a recombinant anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody injection for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD), has been submitted by Fuhong Hanlin and Edding Bio, marking the second such application for a bevacizumab ophthalmic formulation in China [1][2][3] Group 1: Product Development - HLX04-O is developed using genetic engineering technology and specifically binds to VEGF, inhibiting its interaction with receptors on endothelial cells, thereby reducing neovascularization associated with wAMD [1] - The drug has successfully met the primary endpoint in a Phase III clinical trial (NCT05003245) comparing its efficacy and safety against Ranibizumab in wAMD patients, showing non-inferiority in terms of best-corrected visual acuity improvement [2] - An international multi-center Phase III clinical study (NCT04740671) is also being conducted for HLX04-O, with participants recruited from China, Australia, the EU, and the US [2] Group 2: Market Context - Currently, there are no approved bevacizumab formulations for ophthalmic diseases in China, making HLX04-O the second reported application for such a drug after TAB014 [3]