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Lantern Pharma
Lantern Pharma is an AI company transforming the cost, pace, and timeline of oncology drug discovery and development. Our proprietary AI and machine learning (ML) platform, RADR®, leverages over 60+ billion oncology-focused data points and a library of 200+ advanced ML algorithms to help solve billion-dollar, real-world problems in cancer drug development. By harnessing the power of AI and with input from world-class scientific advisors and collaborators, we have accelerated the development of our growing pipeline of precision therapies.
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Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research and Takeda Announce Collaboration on Research and Development
Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced today that they have signed a partnership agreement with the goal to advance research and development in the field of oncology.Under the terms of this agreement, JFCR and Takeda will engage in mutual exchange utilizing each other's strengths for the purpose of advancing global early clinical trials and facilitating translational research based on this agreement. This will include active information exchanging and consultation regarding ongoing drug development. The partnership seeks to expedite the development of groundbreaking anti-cancer therapies and facilitate their swift delivery to cancer patients and their families.
Ipsen and Skyhawk Therapeutics announce RNA targeting research collaboration in rare neurological diseases
Ipsen and Skyhawk Therapeutics today announced the signing of an exclusive worldwide collaboration to discover and develop novel small molecules that modulate RNA for rare neurological diseases. The agreement includes an option pursuant to which Ipsen would acquire exclusive license for the worldwide rights to develop successful development candidates (DC). Following successful DC nomination, Ipsen will be responsible for all activities. Skyhawk's unique platform accelerates building RNA-targeting small molecules across several therapeutic areas, including rare neurological diseases.
Kynos Therapeutics announces positive top line results from the first-in-human Phase I study of its KMO inhibitor, KNS366, demonstrating safety, tolerability and target engagement
Kynos Therapeutics Ltd, a clinical stage biotechnology company developing first-in-class small molecule kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) inhibitors for acute and chronic inflammatory disorders, today announces the key findings from the first in human Phase I trial of its lead drug candidate, KNS366.KMO is an enzyme that acts at a key point in the kynurenine pathway of tryptophan metabolism, converting kynurenine into 3-hydroxykynurenine (3-HK). By inhibiting KMO activity, KNS366 is designed to reduce elevated 3-HK in order to prevent excess tissue damage and dysregulation of the immune system occurring during inflammation.
Samsung Bioepis Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Proposed Pembrolizumab Biosimilar
Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. today announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for PYZCHIVA™, a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab), paving the way for expanding its immunology portfolio. PYZCHIVA is approved for the treatment of certain autoimmune disorders in gastroenterology, dermatology and rheumatology. “We are proud to have our fourth immunology biosimilar approved in Europe,” said Byoungin Jung, Vice President and Regulatory Affairs Team Leader, at Samsung Bioepis. “With the latest approval, we are pleased to make an important progress towards providing additional treatment options for patients suffering chronic, autoimmune diseases in Europe.”