Business Development
LaNova Medicines Announces Global Exclusive License Agreement with AstraZeneca for LM-305, a Novel GPRC5D-Targeting Antibody Drug Conjugate
SHANGHAI, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LaNova Medicines Ltd. ("LaNova Medicines") announced today it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq: AZN), for LM-305, a pre-clinical stage antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting G protein-coupled receptor, class C, group 5, member D (GPRC5D).
Zion Pharma Announces Global Agreement with Roche to Develop and Commercialize a Blood Brain Barrier Penetrant Oral HER2 Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
HONG KONG & SUZHOU, China & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Zion Pharma Limited, a Chinese biotechnology company focused on the development of brain-penetrable compounds, today announced that Roche has acquired the global rights to Zion’s lead program, ZN-A-1041. ZN-A-1041 is an orally administered selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor targeting the Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2).
Chance Pharmaceuticals and Acorda Therapeutics Announce Agreement to Provide INBRIJA® in Greater China
HANGZHOU, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chance Pharmaceuticals and Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced that they have entered into distribution and supply agreements to provide INBRIJA® in Greater China (Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao). INBRIJA is indicated in the United States for the intermittent treatment of episodic motor fluctuations (OFF episodes) in adult patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) treated with a levodopa/dopa-decarboxylase inhibitor.
Bliss Biopharmaceutical Enters Into a Clinical Trial Collaboration Agreement With an Option of Strategic Collaboration With Eisai for BB-1701
HANGZHOU, China, May 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bliss Biopharmaceutical (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd, ("BlissBio") a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapeutics, announced a clinical trial collaboration agreement with option for strategic collaboration with Eisai Co., Ltd. ("Eisai"), for BB-1701, eribulin-payload based ADC directed against Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) for the treatment of cancers.
Acorda Therapeutics and Chance Pharmaceuticals Announce Agreement to Commercialize INBRIJA® in China
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOR) and Hangzhou Chance Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. today announced that they have entered into distribution and supply agreements to provide INBRIJA® in China.
Neuro3 Therapeutics Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Rights to Develop and Commercialize Clinical Stage KCNQ2 Activators from Lundbeck
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and SUZHOU, China, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuro3 Therapeutics (Neuro3), a biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative medicines for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) diseases, announced today the signing of an exclusive, worldwide license and option agreement with Lundbeck, a leading pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of innovative medicines treating neurological and psychiatric diseases.
Junshi Biosciences Announces Collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s to Develop and Commercialize Toripalimab in 21 Countries
SHANGHAI, China, May 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd (“Junshi Biosciences”, HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180) announced a collaboration with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (“Dr. Reddy’s”) to develop and commercialize toripalimab, the anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody in Latin America, India, South Africa, and at the election of Dr. Reddy’s, also in Australia, New Zealand and other countries.
Adagene Achieves $3 Million Milestone in Collaboration with Exelixis for Successful Nomination of Second SAFEbody® Novel Masked Antibody-Drug Conjugate
Adagene Inc. (“Adagene”) (Nasdaq: ADAG), a platform-driven, clinical-stage biotechnology company transforming the discovery and development of novel antibody-based therapies today announced achievement of a milestone in its ongoing collaboration with Exelixis for development of novel masked antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidates leveraging Adagene’s proprietary SAFEbody precision masking technology.
Hasten Biopharma Acquires Commercial Rights in China for Roche’s Antibiotic Rocephin®
Hasten Biopharmaceutic Co., Ltd (China) ("Hasten") today announced that it has acquired the commercial rights in China for Rocephin®, a long-acting, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, from Swiss multinational healthcare company, Roche.
Zai Lab Announces Strategic Partnership and Global License Agreement with MediLink Therapeutics for a Next Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugate Program in Oncology
Zai Lab Limited (NASDAQ: ZLAB; HKEX: 9688) today announced a strategic partnership and exclusive worldwide license agreement with MediLink Therapeutics (MediLink). MediLink is an innovative drug development company focusing on next generation anti-body-drug conjugates (ADCs) and related technologies.
