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Articles Tagged with ''GLP-1''

Pfizer’s loss offers boost to competitors in obesity space

April 14, 2025
By Jennifer Boggs
Pfizer Inc. is ending work on oral GLP-1 candidate danuglipron for weight loss following the report of a single potentially drug-induced liver injury, a move that appears to open the door for other firms working on oral therapies in the high-dollar obesity space, even as industry watchers seek further details to determine whether similar safety signals could emerge for those competitors.
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Antag aiming to fill therapeutic gaps in obesity space

April 3, 2025
By Nuala Moran
The latest obesity contender, Antag Therapeutics A/S, has dosed the first participants in a phase I trial of a glucose-dependent insulinotrophic polypeptide (GIP) agonist it said will address key gaps in the current treatment options, not least the gastrointestinal side effects seen with GLP-1 agonists.
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In a $2B deal, Novo licenses obesity drug from China’s United Bio

March 25, 2025
By Lee Landenberger
Building upon its already impressive obesity drug portfolio, Novo Nordisk A/S has licensed a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon from United Biotechnology Co. Ltd. China-based United is getting $200 million up front and the chance to earn up to $1.8 billion in milestone payments. United Biotechnology retains the rights to subcutaneously administered UBT-251, which is in the early stages of development for treating obesity, type 2 diabetes and other diseases, in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan while Bagsværd, Denmark-headquartered Novo get exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the triple agonist receptor across the rest of the world.
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In a $2B deal, Novo licenses obesity drug from China’s United Bio

March 24, 2025
By Lee Landenberger
Building upon its already impressive obesity drug portfolio, Novo Nordisk A/S has licensed a triple agonist of the receptors for GLP-1, GIP and glucagon from United Biotechnology Co. Ltd. China-based United is getting $200 million up front and the chance to earn up to $1.8 billion in milestone payments. United Biotechnology retains the rights to subcutaneously administered UBT-251, which is in the early stages of development for treating obesity, type 2 diabetes and other diseases, in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan while Bagsværd, Denmark-headquartered Novo get exclusive rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize the triple agonist receptor across the rest of the world.
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Vivani looking to get slim with Cortigent neurostimulation spin

March 13, 2025
By Holland Johnson
The Vivani Medical Inc. combination appears to be over less than three years since its inception after the company reported plans to spin off Cortigent, the division that develops brain implants. Vivani said it plans to create two focused companies dedicated to driving current and future value in their respective therapeutic areas.
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Vivani looking to get slim with Cortigent neurostimulation spin

March 12, 2025
By Holland Johnson
The Vivani Medical Inc. combination appears to be over less than three years since its inception after the company reported plans to spin off Cortigent, the division that develops brain implants.
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Asia recap: Innocare, Akeso in phase III; Deepseek in Antengene

Feb. 25, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
Several Asia biotechs this week – including Innocare Pharma Ltd., Akeso Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanbio Co. Ltd. and Ascletis Pharma Inc. – unveiled the start of new late-stage clinical trials or interim findings from early stage studies.
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Asia recap: Innocare, Akeso in phase III; Deepseek in Antengene

Feb. 21, 2025
By Marian (YoonJee) Chu
Several Asia biotechs this week – including Innocare Pharma Ltd., Akeso Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sanbio Co. Ltd. and Ascletis Pharma Inc. – unveiled the start of new late-stage clinical trials or interim findings from early stage studies.
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Allurion cleared to resume sale of swallowable gastric balloon in France

Feb. 14, 2025
By Shani Alexander
Allurion Technologies Inc. is cleared by regulators in France to resume sales of its swallowable gastric balloon to treat obesity, in the country. Last summer, the company withdrew the Allurion Balloon from the French market amid concerns about the safety of the weight loss device. The greenlight to relaunch the product is good news for Allurion given that France represents a sizeable portion of its market.
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BIO CEO 2025: The quest for next-gen obesity meds

Feb. 13, 2025
By Karen Carey
While first-generation glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists have clearly taken the obesity market by storm, generating billions of dollars for Novo Nordisk A/S and Eli Lilly and Co., several other companies are developing follow-on products that could clean up the tolerability and adherence issues of Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide).
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