Takeda’s zasocitinib hits key Phase 3 psoriasis goals, challenging oral and biologic rivals

Takeda’s zasocitinib hits key Phase 3 psoriasis goals, challenging oral and biologic rivals

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited has reported positive topline results from two pivotal Phase 3 studies of its investigational drug zasocitinib (TAK-279), a once-daily oral tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, in adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The trials met all primary and secondary endpoints, with more than 50 percent of participants achieving near-complete skin clearance (PASI […]

Can Harbour BioMed’s deal with Bristol Myers Squibb redefine the future of multispecific antibodies?

Can Harbour BioMed’s deal with Bristol Myers Squibb redefine the future of multispecific antibodies?

Harbour BioMed has signed a global strategic collaboration and license agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb to discover and develop next-generation multispecific antibodies. The deal could be worth over $1.1 billion across upfront payments, milestones, and royalties. It also signals growing interest in platforms capable of generating novel immunotherapies for complex diseases. The announcement is not […]

Inside Xtant Medical’s Strata launch: What sets it apart from legacy bone grafts

Inside Xtant Medical’s Strata launch: What sets it apart from legacy bone grafts

Xtant Medical Holdings, Inc. has launched its next-generation synthetic bone graft, nanOss Strata, in the United States. The graft, built from hydroxycarbonapatite (HCA), is designed to enhance bioactivity and integration in orthopedic and spinal surgeries. This launch follows the company’s strategic exit from non-core spinal implant assets, signaling a renewed focus on its biologics portfolio. […]