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Ipsen joins the ADC club with deal worth up to $900m

Ipsen has joined the slew of companies developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) with the announcement of a new global licensing agreement with Sutro Biopharma for the development of the latter’s STRO-003. Ipsen declared that the deal would give it exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise the ROR1-targeting ADC STRO-003. Ipsen is accountable for Phase I preparations, including investigational new drug application (IND) submissions. The Paris, France-headquartered company will also be responsible for the later clinical development and global commercialisation of STRO-003. Under the partnership, Sutro Biopharma could receive up to $900m in prospective upfront, development, and commercial milestone-based payments. This is inclusive of $90m in near-term payments in the form of tiered royalties on global sales, and an equity investment, dependent on Ipsen’s successful development and commercialisation strategy. STRO-003 is one of three named ADCs being developed in Sutro’s clinical pipeline. In June 2023, Sutro announced plans to submit INDs ...
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First Patient Dosed in Clinical Trial of YOLT-101 for the Treatment of FH

SHANGHAI, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YolTech Therapeutics announced that the first patient has been dosed with YOLT-101, the company’s in vivo genome editing candidate being developed as a single dose, potentially curative therapy for Familial Hypercholesterolemia(FH), marking the commencement of an Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT). Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s ability to remove low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol from the blood. It is characterized by high levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol, which can lead to an increased risk of early heart disease. YOLT-101, developed independently by YolTech, aims to intervene in specific genetic mutations associated with Familial Hypercholesterolemia. Leveraging advanced gene editing technology and lipid nanoparticle (LNP) delivery, YOLT-101 promises to provide effective treatment options for patients. The preclinical data of YOLT-101 indicate that a single dose of the drug resulted in a significant reduction of LDL-C levels lasting nearly two ...
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YolTech Therapeutics to Participate in 2024 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean

SHANGHAI, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — YolTech Therapeutics, a trailblazing biopharmaceutical company specializing in gene editing, is delighted to announce its participation in 2024 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean. The event will take place from April 9th to 11th, 2024, at the esteemed Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, situated at Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101, 00136 Roma RM, Italy. The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean stands as the premier conference uniting the ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) community from Europe and beyond. Covering an extensive array of commercialization topics spanning market access, regulatory issues, manufacturing, and financing within the sector, this program boasts expert-led panels, extensive one-on-one partnering capabilities, exclusive networking opportunities, and over 60 dedicated presentations by leading publicly traded and privately held companies in the space. YolTech is poised to make a significant impact at this event, showcasing its pioneering advancements in in vivo ...
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CanSinoBio Invited to Boao Forum for Asia 2024 Annual Conference

On the afternoon of March 29, the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) 2024 Annual Conference came to an end. During the four-day conference, nearly 2,000 Chinese and foreign guests from more than 60 countries and regions focused on the theme of “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Common Responsibilities”, exchanged views on the world economy, scientific and technological innovation, social development, international cooperation and other issues, and discussed the propositions of the times together. Dr. Xuefeng Yu, Chairman and CEO of CanSinoBio, was invited to attend the forum and discussed with more than 20 medical and health experts, industry think tanks and representatives of innovative enterprises from China, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Singapore, and India on the theme of “Health without Borders – International Medical and Healthcare Cooperation. Through the development of new quality productivity, strengthen the global cooperation to eliminate health disparities and promote global ...
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Latest Research Results of Magnesium Isoglycyrrhizinate GM-DILI-002 Announced

Recently, the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL 2024) presented a study (GM-DILI-002) analyzing the efficacy of Chiatai Tianqing magnesium isoglycyrrhizinate (MgIG) in the treatment of liver injury associated with a novel antitumor drug based on real-world data from China, and the results of the study (No. 100906 and No. 100910) fill the evidence-based Gap. This real-world, non-interventional, multi-center, retrospective study was conducted in three main settings. The study was based on an e-diagnostic system that screened and analyzed data from a population of 1,710 patients who met international liver biochemical criteria related to DILI (drug-induced liver injury) during treatment with novel antineoplastic agents. In recent years, the emergence of new antitumor drugs, such as molecular targeting and immune checkpoint inhibitors, has led to a continuous improvement in the survival of tumor patients, but at the same time the problem of drug-related ...
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Researchers Present First Study Using Biomimetic AI Digital Twins

Mike Hollan The study used technology developed by a variety of companies, including RYLTI. AI digital twins are here. A group of researchers presented the first study to use digital twins created using AI. According to a press release,1 the group consisted of researchers from Genzeva, LumeGene, RYLTI, Brigham & Women’s Hospital of Harvard University, and QIAGEN Digital Insights worked together to bring the digital creations into a study on the molecular mechanisms of endometrial-related disorders. Dr. William G. Kearns, co-founder, CEO, and chief scientific officer at Genzeva and LumaGene, led the study. In a press release, he said, “This landmark study demonstrated a way to combine omics and a digital twin ecosystem to understand the molecular mechanism of disease better. By incorporating Genzeva’s multiomics platform, QIAGEN’s Digital Insight, and RYLTI’s pioneering biomimetic AI platform for genomic analyses we uncovered hidden dark data with insights that may never have been ...
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Gilead, Xilio Therapeutics Ink Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Develop Early Phase Tumor-Activated IL-12

Don Tracy, Associate Editor Deal aims to commercialize XTX301 for treating advanced solid tumors by leveraging Xilio’s tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies. Gilead Sciences and Xilio Therapeutics announced that they have agreed to terms on a licensing agreement regarding XTX301, Xilio’s Phase I tumor-activated IL-12. According to Gilead, the partnership aims to expand the company’s focus in immuno-oncology, leveraging Xilio’s novel tumor-activation platform to improve its therapeutic nature and build a consistent pipeline of tumor-activated molecules. As per the deal, Xilio will receive an upfront payment of $43.5 million, with $30 million in cash and an equity investment of $13.5 million provided by Gilead in common stock. Overall, Xilio will have the opportunity to earn up to $604 million based on specified development, regulatory, and sales-based milestones.1 “Xilio’s novel tumor-activation platform naturally complements Gilead’s clinical development program in difficult-to-treat cancers and expands our focus in immuno-oncology,” said Bill Grossman, MD, PhD, SVP, ...
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Upgraded Syndromic Testing Analyzer Enables Remote Test Results Access

QIAGEN (Venlo, the Netherlands) has released the QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 2.0, including the Software 1.6 upgrade. This represents a significant advancement from the initial QIAstat-Dx Analyzer 1.0, offering enhanced capabilities for the accurate, rapid, and cost-effective identification of complex syndromes. The system, which is designed for laboratory settings, incorporates economical, disposable cartridges that integrate sample preparation with all necessary reagents on board. Leveraging multiplex real-time PCR technology, it can identify and distinguish between various pathogens, delivering results within approximately one hour. Additionally, the system enables the display of cycle threshold (Ct) values and amplification curves, providing deeper analytical insights beyond those achievable with endpoint PCR or alternative methodologies. A key feature of this upgraded system is the introduction of the QIAstat-Dx Operational Module PRO, which is equipped with a 64-bit processor and 4GB of RAM. This enables the Remote Results Application, a pioneering tool in syndromic testing that allows for the ...
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Single Genetic Test to Accelerate Diagnoses for Rare Developmental Disorders

Alterations in human DNA range from minor single nucleotide variations to substantial alterations involving the deletion or duplication of extensive DNA segments, known as copy number variations (CNVs). While CNVs contribute significantly to human genetic diversity and are often harmless, they can also lead to various neurodevelopmental disorders like Angelman syndrome, DiGeorge syndrome, and Williams-Beuren syndrome. Children suspected of having genetic conditions due to these significant DNA deletions or duplications typically undergo a lengthy diagnostic process that begins with microarray testing and may advance to more comprehensive genome-wide sequencing tests, such as exome or genome sequencing. Detecting CNVs in sequencing data and interpreting them can be challenging for clinical teams, which is why microarrays are commonly employed. Scientists have now created a single approach to identify these structural alterations using data from genome-wide exome sequencing assays. The findings of the study by researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute (Cambridgeshire, UK) ...
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A step towards global harmonisation of GMP inspection protocols

In a letter dated March 21, the US FDA India office country director Sarah McMullen said that four states (Gujarat, Telangana, Goa and Karnataka) had been ‘sensitised to FDA’s inspection process and, as such, are eligible for inclusion as observers for relevant inspection in their respective states.’ The letter goes on to mention, ‘We would appreciate relevant opportunities being made available to state inspectors to attend as observers as practical.’ US FDA’s ‘Observed Inspection Program‘ involves interaction between the USFDA India office and State Drug Control Authorities, with the former inviting the latter as observers during inspections. As the letter indicates, ‘FDA has shared best practices and inspectional protocols in regulatory forums with several states.’ It is logical that the US FDA would now turn to replicate these efforts in other states, especially those with many FDA-registered facilities, like Maharashtra, for instance, and explore the possibility of adding to this ...
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