China NMPA introduces new drug data protection. Innovative drugs get 6 yrs, 505(b)(2)-type drugs 4 yrs, generics shorter or none. Aligns China closer to US-style exclusivity. #DataProtection#FDA#NMPA#Exclusive
Astellas Pharma has terminated the first-in-human study (NCT06544642) of its STING inhibitor ASP5502—an AI-derived PCC that moved from design to clinic in just 7 months. Speed is improving, but translation remains the real bottleneck.
Merck has discontinued development of the PARP1i M9466 (HRS-1167), which it had licensed from Hengrui. In a Ph1 study evaluating the combination with irinotecan in CRC, the program encountered DLTs. Against this backdrop, the planned expansion into SCLC was not pursued further.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has discontinued the Phase 2 NATRIX-SBP study (NCT06833190) evaluating REGN5381 in uncontrolled hypertension. The trial enrolled 34 pt before termination.
This marks the 2nd MNC to abandon this target, following Novartis's earlier exit. $REGN $NVS $LLY
CTTQ has submitted an ANDA for fruquintinib (Fruzaqla) in China, possibly in preparation for market entry after the patent expires in 2028. Tables might turn — will CTTQ's Anlotinib be next? $HCM $TAK
The next generation anti-nectin-4 ADC LY4052031 study (NCT06465069) is on hold because Eli Lilly called it off. It's about advanced urothelial or other solid tumors. $LLY $PFE $MRK
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Due to a business decision, Astellas terminated the phase 1 study of CD20 autologous convertible CAR-T ASP2802.
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