Biologically Active Substance
AstraZeneca’s oral PCSK9 inhibitor halves cholesterol in phase 2 trial
AZD0780, LDL Cholesterol Lipoproteins, AstraZeneca ‘s, Oral cavity, PCSK9 inhibitor, Effectiveness
Solbinsiran Demonstrates Significant Lipid Reductions in Phase 2 Trial for Mixed Dyslipidemia
Solbinsiran, siRNA, mixed dyslipidemia, Eli Lilly, PROLONG-ANG3, apolipoprotein B, LDL-C, triglycerides
Biotech Restructuring and European Regulatory Setbacks
LifeMine Therapeutics, layoffs, PTC Therapeutics, Translarna, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, European Commission, regulatory decision
Chiesi unveils 430M investment to revitalize Italian production site for inhaler, biologics manufacturing
Investments, Inhaler, Biological Factors, production
Soleno breaks through with FDA nod for Prader-Willi syndrome treatment Vykat XR
FDA approval, Vykat XR, Prader-Willi syndrome, hyperphagia, Soleno Therapeutics, diazoxide choline
Wave Life Sciences’ WVE-N531 Shows Promise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), WVE-N531, exon 53 skipping, Phase II trial, dystrophin expression, muscle health improvement, FDA approval
Kaken Secures Japanese Rights for Alumis’ Novel TYK2 Inhibitor ESK-001
Alumis, Kaken Pharmaceutical, ESK-001, TYK2 inhibitor, dermatology, licensing agreement, Japan
Merck Secures $2B Deal with China’s Hengrui for Novel Heart Drug
Merck, Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, HRS-5346, Lipoprotein(a) inhibitor, cardiovascular disease, licensing agreement
Immunovant Shifts Focus to Next-Gen Drug Despite Positive Phase 3 Results for Batoclimab in Myasthenia Gravis
Immunovant, batoclimab, myasthenia gravis, Phase 3 success, IMVT-1402, FcRn inhibitor, autoimmune disorders