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Jun 24, 2024

Altimmune touts 'best-in-class' lean mass results for weight loss therapy in quest to outdo big time competitors


Amylyx seeks to fill Relyvrio-sized hole in pipeline with $35M GLP-1 buy


Top 10 smartest deals in biopharma


Takeda’s anti-CD38 antibody on track for phase 3 after boosting platelet count in bleeding disorder


Alumis eyes IPO of over $300M to fund clinical-stage TYK2 pipeline


The end of eFFECTOR Therapeutics: Oncology biotech winds down after mid-stage fail


Novo Nordisk unwraps phase 3 hemophilia A data, revealing how Roche rivalry may shake out


When the Wegovy stops, the weight gain restarts. Could a GLP-1 gene therapy change that?

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Altimmune touts 'best-in-class' lean mass results for weight loss therapy in quest to outdo big time competitors

After a full data analysis, Altimmune is heralding phase 2 obesity data for pemvidutide as “best-in-class” for spurring weight loss while preserving lean mass.
 

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Amylyx seeks to fill Relyvrio-sized hole in pipeline with $35M GLP-1 buy

Searching for a path forward after the withdrawal of Relyvrio in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals has purchased a GLP-1 receptor antagonist from Eiger Biopharma for $35.1 million.

Top 10 smartest deals in biopharma

The past couple of years have seen Big Pharmas whip out their wallets to place high-stake bets in the red-hot races for antibody-drug conjugates, radiopharmaceuticals and obesity drugs, to name a few. We wanted to take another look at some of the deals that have kept our attention.

Why early market access planning is crucial in CGT commercial strategy

CGT companies should consider developing a market access strategy early in clinical development, ideally more than three years prior to launch.

Takeda’s anti-CD38 antibody on track for phase 3 after boosting platelet count in bleeding disorder

Takeda may have pruned back the potential indications for mezagitamab, but the latest raft of phase 2 data suggest that the anti-CD38 antibody could still “transform treatment” of primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).

Alumis eyes IPO of over $300M to fund clinical-stage TYK2 pipeline

Alumis is eyeing up potential proceeds of over $300 million that the biotech will use to fund its TYK2 inhibitor through phase 3 psoriasis trials.

The end of eFFECTOR Therapeutics: Oncology biotech winds down after mid-stage fail

It’s the end of an era—eFFECTOR Therapeutics’ era to be exact. The oncology biotech has laid off staff as it plans to wind down, according to a June 24 release.

Novo Nordisk unwraps phase 3 hemophilia A data, revealing how Roche rivalry may shake out

Novo Nordisk has shared a closer look at phase 3 results on its hemophilia A candidate Mim8, revealing new data that show how it squares up against Roche’s blockbuster Hemlibra on key measures of efficacy and tolerability.

When the Wegovy stops, the weight gain restarts. Could a GLP-1 gene therapy change that?

GLP-1 drugs like Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Novo Nordisk's Wegovy work to address obesity—as long as a patient keeps taking them. Harith Rajagopalan, M.D., Ph.D. thinks his company, Fractyl Health, may have the answer.

Amid duel with Novo's Wegovy, Lilly's Zepbound homes in on potential FDA sleep apnea nod

Late last week, Lilly shared detailed results from its phase 3 SURMOUNT-OSA study, which found that Zepbound at the 10 mg and 15 mg doses aced its primary and secondary endpoints in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Alnylam CEO touts 'big-win scenario' for Amvuttra in closely watched heart disease trial

In one of the most closely watched biotech trial readouts of the year, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals said its RNA interference drug reduced the risk of death or recurrent cardiovascular events. The result appears to be a best-case scenario for Alnylam, but analysts are still eager to see detailed data from Amvuttra's combination with Pfizer's tafamidis.

Teladoc research shows AI-powered 'nudges' can improve diabetes members' engagement, health outcomes

Artificial intelligence can play a key role in diabetes management programs by enabling more personalized health "nudges" for members, which drives higher engagement and better health outcomes, according to new data released by Teladoc Health.
 
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A closer look at 'friend-shoring' and the drug shortage challenge

In this week’s episode of “The Top Line,” Fierce Pharma’s Zoey Becker sits down with Bobby Sheng, the CEO of Bora Pharmaceuticals, to discuss the concept of “friend-shoring” in drug manufacturing.
 

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Watch our on-demand webinar video to learn more about the challenges in pDNA manufacturing for gene and cell therapy and how to resolve many of these barriers by partnering with our experts through the adoption of vital manufacturing technologies and strategies.
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A Comprehensive and Flexible Approach to CMC for Fab and Fc-Fusion Development Programs

New molecular formats are gaining momentum in today’s market. Characterizing these products and developing robust manufacturing processes can help to usher them to market and provide new treatment options for diseases which are currently challenging to treat. Read this white paper to learn more.
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Fresenius Medical Care gets 25x faster kidney disease insights

This detailed case study shows how Fresenius Medical Care achieved 25 times faster insights to help kidney disease patients, launching the world’s largest global database of dialysis care with fully anonymized patient data.
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Adding Rare Disease Products to Your Company’s Portfolio

This paper outlines the challenges, pitfalls, & solutions associated with adding rare disease therapies to a biopharma company’s portfolio.
 

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