Novartis is acquiring Chinook Therapeutics in a $3.2 billion deal that brings two late-stage drug candidates for a rare kidney disorder. The Novartis drug pipeline already has a molecule in late-stage development for the same kidney disease, which could raise questions from antitrust regulators.
01.05.2023 - SAN DIEGO, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Biora Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIOR), the biotech company that is reimagining therapeutic delivery, today announced the appointment of Ariella Kelman, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kelman has a . Seite 1
Positive phase 2 data from 2 studies on the investigational monoclonal antibody felzartamab designed to deplete CD38+ plasma cells, demonstrated reduced pathogenic antibody levels in primary membranous nephropathy.
The serious adverse event reported in the early-stage study resolved quickly, but Chinook Therapeutics said it is suspected to be related to its experimental primary hyperoxaluria therapy. Meanwhile, Human Immunology Biosciences is looking ahead to Phase 3 after its rare kidney disease drug posted positive mid-stage data.