Uveitis

Chromocell Issues Letter to Stockholders from Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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We transferred $2.2 million in liabilities to Chromocell Corporation in exchange for 2,600 shares of Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”).

Key Points: 
  • We transferred $2.2 million in liabilities to Chromocell Corporation in exchange for 2,600 shares of Series C Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”).
  • Our CEO has agreed to further defer a considerable portion of his accrued compensation, affirming the belief in Chromocell’s mission.
  • We truly feel that our IPO and recent therapeutic development activities have positioned Chromocell for long term growth and success.
  • I wish to thank you for your support and remain a resource to each of you as we move forward.

OKYO Pharma to Host Key Opinion Leader Event to Discuss New and Comprehensive Data from Phase 2 Dry Eye Disease Trial

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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LONDON and NEW YORK, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OKYO Pharma Limited (NASDAQ: OKYO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative ocular therapies for the treatment of inflammatory dry eye disease (DED), a multi-billion-dollar market, and anterior ocular segment diseases including neuropathic corneal pain (NCP), an ocular condition associated with pain but without an FDA approved therapy, announces that it will be hosting a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) event on April 9th, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET to discuss in depth the findings of the new and comprehensive efficacy data readout from the Phase 2 trial of OK-101 in dry eye disease, which will be announced on March 22nd, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • OKYO Pharma’s management team will also be in attendance to present an overview of OK-101’s mechanism of action.
  • He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has served on the editorial boards of several prestigious ophthalmology journals.
  • Additionally, statistically significant improvements were observed in both a “sign” (total conjunctival staining) and two “symptoms” (burning/stinging and blurred vision), which are FDA-recognized endpoints of dry eye disease.
  • The double-masked, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 trial was conducted at six sites in the U.S. and enrolled 240 subjects with DED dosed twice-daily (BID).

Bausch + Lomb Will Present New Scientific Data and Analyses at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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In addition to these scientific presentations, the company will also sponsor educational events focused on these and other Bausch + Lomb products.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to these scientific presentations, the company will also sponsor educational events focused on these and other Bausch + Lomb products.
  • Bausch + Lomb activities at ASCRS:
    “Assessment of the Spectacle Independence and Visual Outcomes Following Bilateral Implantation of a Novel Toric IOL* Among Cataract Patients.” Harasymowycz et al.
  • “Outcomes of an Ultra-Low Cylinder Powered (0.90 D) Toric versus Non-Toric IOL in Low Astigmatic Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery.” Muzychuk et al.
  • “Quality of Vision and Clinical Outcomes of a Novel Trifocal IOL* Implanted Bilaterally After Cataract Surgery: A Canadian Multicenter Study.” Harasymowycz et al.

Viatris Announces the Launch of RYZUMVl™ (Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution) 0.75% in the United States

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of RYZUMVI™ (phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic (e.g., tropicamide) agents in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced the U.S. commercial launch of RYZUMVI™ (phentolamine ophthalmic solution) 0.75% for the treatment of pharmacologically-induced mydriasis produced by adrenergic agonists (e.g., phenylephrine) or parasympatholytic (e.g., tropicamide) agents in the United States.
  • The onset of action of RYZUMVI generally occurs in 30 minutes.
  • In the MIRA-2 trials' placebo group, 34% of patients were still dilated (had not returned to ≤ 0.2 mm of baseline pupil diameter) at 24 hours.
  • To avoid the potential for eye injury or contamination, care should be taken to avoid touching the vial tip to the eye or to any other surface.

Alumis Announces Upsized $259M Series C Financing to Advance Clinical-stage Pipeline of Oral Therapies Designed to Address Immune Dysfunction

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alumis Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing oral therapies using a precision approach to transform the lives of patients with immune-mediated diseases, today announced an upsized $259M Series C financing. Alumis plans to use the proceeds of the financing to initiate pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials for its lead candidate ESK-001, a highly selective and potentially best-in-class allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2) inhibitor, in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in the second half of 2024, as well as support the two ongoing Phase 2 clinical trials for ESK-001 in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and non-infectious uveitis. The financing will also support the further advancement of Alumis’ precision data analytics and multi-platform approach to explore ESK-001’s potential application in other autoimmune indications, as well as A-005, a TYK2 inhibitor for the treatment of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases, and its earlier-stage internal pipeline programs.

Key Points: 
  • Srinivas Akkaraju, M.D., Ph.D., Founder and Managing General Partner of Samsara BioCapital, and Richard Gaster, M.D., Ph.D., Managing Partner at venBio Partners, will join Alumis’ Board of Directors.
  • “This investment will support the continued clinical development of ESK-001, building on promising data that have demonstrated full, sustained target inhibition leading to a potentially best-in-class oral TYK2 inhibitor profile.
  • We are now starting to see how this will translate into outcomes for patients.
  • We are proud of the company’s progress and happy to continue to support and work with the Alumis team and Board of Directors in this next stage of the company’s growth.”

Alvotech and Teva Announce U.S. Approval of SIMLANDI® (adalimumab-ryvk) injection, the first interchangeable high-concentration, citrate-free biosimilar to Humira®

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
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Teva is Alvotech’s strategic partner for the exclusive commercialization of SIMLANDI in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Teva is Alvotech’s strategic partner for the exclusive commercialization of SIMLANDI in the United States.
  • SIMLANDI is the first high-concentration, citrate-free biosimilar to Humira that has been granted an interchangeability status by the FDA, and will qualify for interchangeable exclusivity for the 40mg/0.4ml injection.
  • An interchangeable biosimilar may be substituted at the pharmacy without consulting the prescriber, much like generic drugs are routinely substituted for brand name drugs.
  • Alvotech handles development and manufacturing, and Teva is responsible for U.S. commercialization, which leverages Teva’s extensive experience and sales and marketing infrastructure.

TRS01 for Autoimmune Uveitis in Seven Major Markets: Size, Forecasts, and Emerging Insights, 2019-2023 and 2024-2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
Health, Pharmaceutical, Toll-like receptor 4, Uveitis, SWOT, EU4, TRS, Autoimmunity, TLR4, Research, Immune system, Pharmaceutical industry

This report provides comprehensive insights about TRS01 for autoimmune uveitis in the seven major markets.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides comprehensive insights about TRS01 for autoimmune uveitis in the seven major markets.
  • Further, it also consists of future market assessments inclusive of the TRS01 market forecast analysis for autoimmune uveitis in the 7MM, SWOT, analysts' views, comprehensive overview of market competitors, and brief about other emerging therapies in autoimmune uveitis.
  • A detailed description of regulatory milestones, and developmental activities, provide the current development scenario of TRS01 in autoimmune uveitis.
  • The report also features the SWOT analysis with analyst views for TRS01 in autoimmune uveitis.

Global Anterior Uveitis (Iritis) Drug Pipeline Research Report 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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This report provides comprehensive insights about 3+ companies and 3+ pipeline drugs in Anterior Uveitis pipeline landscape.

Key Points: 
  • This report provides comprehensive insights about 3+ companies and 3+ pipeline drugs in Anterior Uveitis pipeline landscape.
  • A detailed picture of the Anterior Uveitis pipeline landscape is provided which includes the disease overview and Anterior Uveitis treatment guidelines.
  • The assessment part of the report embraces, in depth Anterior Uveitis commercial assessment and clinical assessment of the pipeline products under development.
  • Anterior Uveitis pipeline report provides the therapeutic assessment of the pipeline drugs by the Route of Administration.

United States HUMIRA Market Analysis, Size, Forecast, and Insights Report, 2019-2023 and 2024-2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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The "US HUMIRA Market Size, Forecast, and Market Insight - 2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "US HUMIRA Market Size, Forecast, and Market Insight - 2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides comprehensive insights about HUMIRA for autoimmune uveitis in the US.
  • Further, it also consists of future market assessments inclusive of the HUMIRA market forecast analysis for autoimmune uveitis in the US, SWOT, analysts' views, comprehensive overview of market competitors, and brief about other emerging therapies in autoimmune uveitis.
  • What are the other emerging products available and how are these giving competition to HUMIRA for autoimmune uveitis?

Alvotech and Teva Announce U.S. Approval of SIMLANDI® (adalimumab-ryvk) injection, the first interchangeable high-concentration, citrate-free biosimilar to Humira®

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Saturday, February 24, 2024
Biotechnology, FDA, Health, Pharmaceutical, Managed Care, Pharmacy, Ulcerative colitis, Psoriasis, Uveitis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Multimedia, TEVA, Marketing, Teva, Partnership, Food, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Volunteering, Biosimilar, IC, Safety, Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Hidradenitis suppurativa, Patient, Prescription, Environment, Generic drug

Teva is Alvotech’s strategic partner for the exclusive commercialization of SIMLANDI in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Teva is Alvotech’s strategic partner for the exclusive commercialization of SIMLANDI in the United States.
  • An interchangeable biosimilar may be substituted at the pharmacy without consulting the prescriber, much like generic drugs are routinely substituted for brand name drugs.
  • As the only interchangeable adalimumab biosimilar with the high-concentration formulation, SIMLANDI can be substituted for Humira at the pharmacy level, subject to state pharmacy laws.
  • Alvotech handles development and manufacturing, and Teva is responsible for U.S. commercialization, which leverages Teva’s extensive experience and sales and marketing infrastructure.