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Manufactured-protein therapeutics: monoclonal antibodies (mAbs); bispecifics & fusion proteins; therapeutic proteins & enzymes; vaccines; and blood & plasma products. Distinct from Cell & Gene Therapy (living cells / genetic material) and from chemically-synthesised small molecules (which stay under Pharmaceuticals).

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InnoCare soficitinib meets Phase III endpoint in atopic dermatitis

InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib met its primary endpoint with statistical significance in a registrational Phase III atopic dermatitis trial.
InnoCare's oral TYK2 inhibitor soficitinib met its primary endpoint with statistical significance in a registrational Phase III atopic dermatitis trial.
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ENDURANCE trial: two-year lenalidomide matches lifelong therapy

A phase III NEJM study found two years of lenalidomide maintenance equals indefinite treatment for survival in standard-risk multiple myeloma patients.
A phase III NEJM study found two years of lenalidomide maintenance equals indefinite treatment for survival in standard-risk multiple myeloma patients.
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Neutrolis publishes NEJM case report on NET-degrading SLE therapy

A single-patient compassionate-use case in NEJM shows NTR-441 rapidly cleared SLE symptoms caused by congenital DNASE1L3 deficiency.
A single-patient compassionate-use case in NEJM shows NTR-441 rapidly cleared SLE symptoms caused by congenital DNASE1L3 deficiency.
Diagnostics
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IGeneX single-step immunoblot nearly doubles early Lyme detection rate

A peer-reviewed study found IGeneX's FDA-cleared IB tests detected early Lyme disease in 58.3% of cases versus 30.0% with standard
A peer-reviewed study found IGeneX's FDA-cleared IB tests detected early Lyme disease in 58.3% of cases versus 30.0% with standard
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Novo Nordisk wins EC approval for Wegovy pill as EU's first oral GLP-1

The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
The European Commission has approved once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg for weight management, making Wegovy the first GLP-1 pill available across all EU
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Rani Therapeutics RT-114 oral GLP-1/2 agonist tops subcutaneous exposure

Phase 1a data showed oral RT-114 achieved more than 150% bioavailability relative to a matched subcutaneous dose, with a mild adverse-event profile.
Phase 1a data showed oral RT-114 achieved more than 150% bioavailability relative to a matched subcutaneous dose, with a mild adverse-event profile.
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InnoCare's orelabrutinib cuts CLL/SLL progression risk by 68% in Phase 3

Phase 3 data published in STTT show orelabrutinib delivered a hazard ratio of 0.32 versus chemoimmunotherapy in treatment-naive CLL/SLL patients.
Phase 3 data published in STTT show orelabrutinib delivered a hazard ratio of 0.32 versus chemoimmunotherapy in treatment-naive CLL/SLL patients.
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Spero Therapeutics licenses anti-CD40L antibody SP001 from Innovent

Spero gains ex-China rights to a Phase 2-ready monoclonal antibody targeting autoimmune diseases, in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion.
Spero gains ex-China rights to a Phase 2-ready monoclonal antibody targeting autoimmune diseases, in a deal worth up to $1.1 billion.
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Spero Therapeutics raises $105m royalty financing to fund SP001 Phase 2

The Cambridge biotech is monetising Utebzi royalties via a KKR-backed deal to fund its anti-CD40L immunology candidate SP001.
The Cambridge biotech is monetising Utebzi royalties via a KKR-backed deal to fund its anti-CD40L immunology candidate SP001.
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Aligos receives $25m upfront as China HBV licence deal activates

Aligos Therapeutics has received the first cash payment from its Greater China licence of HBV candidate pevifoscorvir sodium, which also secured China's Breakthrough
Aligos Therapeutics has received the first cash payment from its Greater China licence of HBV candidate pevifoscorvir sodium, which also secured China's Breakthrough
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Regulatory Science

Bavarian Nordic files chikungunya vaccine for approval in Brazil

Partner Eurofarma has submitted CHIKV VLP to Anvisa, targeting a country that reported more than half of global chikungunya cases in 2025.
Partner Eurofarma has submitted CHIKV VLP to Anvisa, targeting a country that reported more than half of global chikungunya cases in 2025.
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Cadrenal Phase 2 data show 25% thrombotic event cut in HIT

CAD-1005 cut new thrombotic events by more than 25% versus placebo in the first randomised, blinded trial in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
CAD-1005 cut new thrombotic events by more than 25% versus placebo in the first randomised, blinded trial in heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.
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Regulatory Science

Elevar Therapeutics receives FDA CRL for rivoceranib-camrelizumab in HCC

The FDA cited manufacturing deficiencies at a listed site, not clinical data concerns, in declining to approve the first-line hepatocellular carcinoma combination.
The FDA cited manufacturing deficiencies at a listed site, not clinical data concerns, in declining to approve the first-line hepatocellular carcinoma combination.
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FDA clears lecanemab subcutaneous autoinjector for Alzheimer's

Eisai and Biogen's LEQEMBI IQLIK autoinjector gains FDA approval as an initiation dose, offering patients a home-use alternative to intravenous infusion.
Eisai and Biogen's LEQEMBI IQLIK autoinjector gains FDA approval as an initiation dose, offering patients a home-use alternative to intravenous infusion.
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Immutep efti shows 30.9-month mOS in 1L NSCLC despite trial setback

Mature INSIGHT-003 data show efti plus pembrolizumab and chemotherapy achieved 30.9-month mOS in low PD-L1 first-line NSCLC patients.
Mature INSIGHT-003 data show efti plus pembrolizumab and chemotherapy achieved 30.9-month mOS in low PD-L1 first-line NSCLC patients.
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Mesoblast hits 300-patient target in Phase 3 back pain trial

Mesoblast said its pivotal rexlemestrocel-L trial is now fully enrolled, with top-line results expected in mid-2027 and a BLA filing to follow.
Mesoblast said its pivotal rexlemestrocel-L trial is now fully enrolled, with top-line results expected in mid-2027 and a BLA filing to follow.
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Sana Biotech's HIP-modified islets show durable function at 14 months

NEJM follow-up data show HIP-modified islet cells surviving and producing insulin at 14 months in a type 1 diabetes patient without immunosuppression.
NEJM follow-up data show HIP-modified islet cells surviving and producing insulin at 14 months in a type 1 diabetes patient without immunosuppression.
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Ipsen Dysport hits Phase III endpoints in episodic and chronic migraine

Ipsen's abobotulinumtoxinA met primary endpoints in both BEOND trials, becoming the first botulinum toxin with Phase III efficacy across episodic and chronic migraine.
Ipsen's abobotulinumtoxinA met primary endpoints in both BEOND trials, becoming the first botulinum toxin with Phase III efficacy across episodic and chronic migraine.
Diagnostics
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Roche wins CE Mark for automated blood test for latent TB

The Elecsys IGRA TB test processes samples in 19 minutes, cutting standard IGRA turnaround in half and integrating with Roche's existing cobas immunoassay platforms.
The Elecsys IGRA TB test processes samples in 19 minutes, cutting standard IGRA turnaround in half and integrating with Roche's existing cobas immunoassay platforms.
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Xeltis makes first commercial implant of aXess vascular access device

The Eindhoven medtech has begun its European commercial rollout of aXess, a bioabsorbable hemodialysis graft designed to regenerate into the patient's own living vessel.
The Eindhoven medtech has begun its European commercial rollout of aXess, a bioabsorbable hemodialysis graft designed to regenerate into the patient's own living vessel.
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