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27-06-2025
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Desay Battery Showcases Full-Stack Energy Storage Solutions at Battery Expo 2025 in Vietnam
HUIZHOU, China, June 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- Desay Battery, a leading global provider of comprehensive energy storage solutions, took the stage at Battery Expo 2025 from June 25-27, presenting its self-developed energy storage cells, residential and commercial storage systems, and containerized C&I solutions. These advanced technologies drew attention for their alignment with Vietnam's surging energy storage needs. During the event, Desay Battery also signed cooperation agreements with local partners, furthering the company's strategic expansion in Southeast Asia. Driven by aging power infrastructure, frequent industrial electricity restrictions, and other reasons, Vietnam is witnessing an unprecedented demand for energy storage. Market projections suggest a 35% year-over-year growth in 2025, with the sector expected to exceed USD 500 million. The rapid development of the EV sector has also fueled rising demand for lithium batteries. As a global leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, Desay Battery's offerings directly address these emerging needs. The company's C&I systems, available in small and medium-to-large configurations, feature high-capacity cells, smart EMS platforms, and support for PV-diesel integration and peak-valley arbitrage. The 5MWh liquid-cooled container system, with UL9540A-certified safety and plug-and-play design, enables efficient deployment in grid, industrial, and microgrid settings. The company also showcased high-rate UPS battery systems designed for data centers, offering up to 70% space savings and reduced lifecycle costs. Behind this robust product ecosystem is Desay Battery's end-to-end design and manufacturing strength. Anchored in an innovation-driven quality management system, the company employs a comprehensive SIPOC framework and an eight-layer safety design, including smart EMS-based thermal and fire management. All battery cells undergo puncture testing, while PACK and system levels integrate proactive defense, intelligent suppression, and dual fire control. Desay Battery also operates a vertically integrated production chain, spanning from cell to system integration. With 20GWh planned capacity, over 14 automated modules and PACK lines, and a 100,000-square-meter intelligent factory, the company can achieve system integration capacity exceeding 25GWh annually. Its CCS design, adaptive EMS, and multi-level fire safety enable large-scale, customizable energy storage for commercial and utility applications. With over two decades of experience serving leading global clients, Desay Battery continues to deliver high-performance lithium battery solutions to top-tier OEMs and integrators. Recent recognitions include a repeat appearance on Bloomberg's 2025 Q2 Energy Storage Tier 1 list, underscoring the company's industry leadership and continued global impact. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE HUIZHOU DESAY BATTERY CO.,LTD. View original content to download multimedia:
Globe and Mail
12-06-2025
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Desay Battery Unveils Innovative Energy Storage Solutions at SNEC PV+ Expo, Announces Strategic Partnership with Turkish Energy Leader Demir Enerji
HUIZHOU, China , June 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- Desay Battery, a global leader in energy storage innovations, achieved a key milestone at the 2025 SNEC PV+ Expo, by announcing a strategic partnership with Demir Enerji, Turkey's leading energy company. Both parties are committed to collaborating on several energy storage projects in Ukraine , including the MHP Chicken Block Solar + ESS 2.5MW/5MWh project, MHP Project #1 with a capacity of 2MW/5MWh and Project #2 with 20MW/40MWh, as well as the VOLTAGEG project with 10MW/40MWh. "Through our partnership with Demir Enerji, we are excited to bring our most advanced energy storage technologies to Turkey's dynamic energy market," said Vice-President Jack Guo of Desay Battery. "This collaboration is a significant step in our global expansion strategy and highlights our dedication to advancing the transition to clean energy globally." At the exhibition, Desay Battery showcased cutting-edge battery cell technology, featuring a diverse range of products. This lineup included high-performance lithium-ion cells (DLP-100, DLP-280, DLP-314) as well as the innovative DSP-60 sodium-ion battery. In addition to cell technology, Desay Battery unveiled its modular energy storage systems, which consist of scalable lithium modules at 100Ah and 280Ah, along with 52S battery packs that allow for flexible integration. For commercial and industrial applications, the company introduced the Lumos energy storage cabinets with capacities of 215kWh and 344kWh. For residential use, offerings included the 10-25kWh LV Residential ESS and the 21kWh HV DCDC Residential ESS (280Ah), designed to provide efficient and space-saving solutions for homes. Furthermore, Desay Battery exhibited large-scale infrastructure solutions, including the Vita 5MWh Utility ESS liquid-cooled container storage system, which supports grid stability, as well as UPS battery cabinets designed for critical backup power. The products showcased not only highlight Desay Battery's leadership in energy storage technology but also demonstrate the company's deep understanding of diverse application needs, along with its ability to deliver precise, tailored solutions. "With over 20 years of specialized experience, Desay Battery has firmly positioned itself as a Tier 1 energy storage provider, recently earning a spot on BloombergNEF's Energy Storage Tier 1 List for Q2 2025. This recognition underscores the company's vertically integrated approach, which covers the entire spectrum from cell development to complete system integration. Supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and rigorous quality control processes, Desay Battery continues to set the standard in the energy storage industry. "
Business Upturn
05-06-2025
- Business
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HUTCHMED and Innovent Jointly Announce NDA Acceptance in China for Fruquintinib Combination with Sintilimab for the Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HUTCHMED (China) Limited ('HUTCHMED') (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) and Innovent Biologics, Inc. ('Innovent') (HKEX: 01801) today jointly announce that the New Drug Application ('NDA') for the combination of fruquintinib and sintilimab for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have failed prior treatment with one tyrosine kinase inhibitor ('TKI') has been accepted for review by the China National Medical Products Administration ('NMPA'). The NDA is supported by data from FRUSICA-2, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled registration study evaluating the efficacy and safety of fruquintinib in combination with sintilimab versus axitinib or everolimus monotherapy for the second-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma. The study has met its primary endpoint of progression free survival ('PFS'), as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. The combination also demonstrated improvements in secondary endpoints including objective response rate ('ORR') and duration of response ('DoR'). The safety profile was tolerable and no new safety signals were observed. Data from FRUSICA-2 will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific conference. Additional details may be found at using identifier NCT05522231. 'Kidney cancer continues to pose significant challenges in China, with limited treatment options for patients who fail first-line therapies. Submitting this NDA for the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for advanced renal cell carcinoma marks an important step in our efforts to address this unmet need,' said Dr Michael Shi, Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of HUTCHMED. 'We are dedicated to making this combination therapy available to patients with renal cell carcinoma. At the same time, through ongoing research, we remain focused on exploring the full potential of this combination, as well as advancing our broader pipeline across multiple cancer types, to provide more patients with new and effective treatment options.' 'The NDA acceptance of sintilimab and fruquintinib combination represents a significant step toward providing a more effective second line treatment option for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in China,' said Dr Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent. 'Our PD-1 inhibitor, sintilimab (TYVYT®), has solidified its position as a cornerstone of immuno-oncology (IO) therapy with this NDA as its 10th indication, marking a meaningful milestone in lifecycle management and clinical value optimization.' In December 2024, the combination of fruquintinib and sintilimab received conditional approval from the China NMPA for the treatment of patients with advanced mismatch repair proficient ('pMMR') endometrial cancer who have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation, based on data from the FRUSICA-1 study (NCT03903705). About Kidney Cancer and Renal Cell Carcinoma It is estimated that approximately 435,000 new patients were diagnosed with kidney cancer worldwide in 2022.1 In China, an estimated 74,000 new patients were diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2022.2 Approximately 90% of kidney tumors are renal cell carcinoma. About Fruquintinib Fruquintinib is a selective oral inhibitor of all three vascular endothelial growth factor receptors ('VEGFR') -1, -2 and -3. VEGFR inhibitors play a pivotal role in inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. Fruquintinib was designed to have enhanced selectivity that limits off-target kinase activity, allowing for drug exposure that achieves sustained target inhibition and flexibility for potential use as part of a combination therapy.3 About Fruquintinib Approvals Fruquintinib is co-developed and co-commercialized in China by HUTCHMED and Eli Lilly and Company under the brand name ELUNATE®. It is approved for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously received fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, and those who have previously received or are not suitable to receive anti-VEGF therapy or anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy (RAS wild-type) in China. It was included in the China National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) in January 2020. Since its launch in China, over 100,000 patients with colorectal cancer have been treated with fruquintinib. The combination of ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) and TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) has conditional approval in China for the treatment of patients with advanced pMMR endometrial cancer who have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. Takeda holds the exclusive worldwide license to further develop, commercialize, and manufacture fruquintinib outside mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, marketing it under the brand name FRUZAQLA®. Fruquintinib received approval for the treatment of previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer in the US, Europe, Japan and many other countries around the world. The safety and efficacy of fruquintinib for the following investigational uses have not been established and there is no guarantee that it will receive health authority approval or become commercially available in any country for the uses being investigated: About Fruquintinib for Second-line Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma Single-agent targeted therapy continues to be one of the primary choices for first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in China. Notably, advanced renal cell carcinoma patients who have experienced failure with single-agent targeted therapy previously still indicate an unmet medical need. Results from a proof-of-concept Phase Ib/II study of fruquintinib plus sintilimab were published in Targeted Oncology in January 2025. The combination showed promising efficacy and a tolerable safety profile in this setting. At the data cutoff of October 9, 2024, all 20 enrolled previously treated patients were evaluable for efficacy, with a median follow-up duration of 45.7 months. The confirmed ORR was 60.0% and DCR was 85.0%. Median DoR was 13.9 months and median PFS was 15.9 months. Overall survival ('OS') was not reached, and the 36-month OS rate was 58.3%.4 About Sintilimab Sintilimab, marketed as TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in China, is a PD-1 immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody co-developed and co-commercialized by Innovent and Eli Lilly and Company, which binds to PD-1 molecules on the surface of T-cells, blocks the PD-1 / PD-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway, and reactivates T-cells to kill cancer cells. 5 In China, sintilimab has been approved and included in the updated NRDL for seven indications. The updated NRDL reimbursement scope for TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) includes: For the treatment of relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin's lymphoma after two lines or later of systemic chemotherapy; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer lacking EGFR or ALK driver gene mutations; For the treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer who progressed after EGFR-TKI therapy; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer; For the first-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma with no prior systematic treatment; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Furthermore, sintilimab's eighth indication, in combination with fruquintinib for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial cancer with pMMR tumors that have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation, was conditional approved by the NMPA in December 2024. Two NDAs for sintilimab are currently under the NMPA review, including: In combination with ipilimumab as neoadjuvant treatment for resectable MSI-H/dMMR colon cancer is under the NMPA review and has been granted Priority Review designation; In combination with fruquintinib for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who failed prior treatment with a TKI. In addition, two clinical studies of sintilimab have met their primary endpoints: Phase 2 study of sintilimab monotherapy as second-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; Phase 3 study of sintilimab monotherapy as second-line treatment for squamous non-small cell lung cancer with disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy; Statement: Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug(s)/indication(s). About HUTCHMED HUTCHMED (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery, global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Since inception, HUTCHMED has focused on bringing drug candidates from in-house discovery to patients around the world, with its first three medicines marketed in China, the first of which is also approved around the world including in the US, Europe and Japan. For more information, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn. About Innovent Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 15 products in the market. It has 3 new drug applications under regulatory review, 4 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 15 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Lilly, Sanofi, Incyte, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guided by the motto, 'Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action,' Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn. Statement: (1) Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug (s)/indication(s). (2) Ramucirumab (Cyramza ® ) and Selpercatinib (Retsevmo ® ) and Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca ® ) were developed by Eli Lilly and Company. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including its expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma and the further clinical development of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination in this and other indications. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding the sufficiency of clinical data to support NDA approval of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in China, or other jurisdictions, its potential to gain expeditious approvals from regulatory authorities, the safety profile of fruquintinib, HUTCHMED's ability to fund, implement and complete its further clinical development and commercialization plans for the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination, and the timing of these events. In addition, as certain studies rely on the use of other drug products such as sintilimab as combination therapeutics with fruquintinib, such risks and uncertainties include assumptions regarding the safety, efficacy, supply and continued regulatory approval of these therapeutics. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of these and other risks, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. HUTCHMED undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise. Medical Information This press release contains information about products that may not be available in all countries, or may be available under different trademarks, for different indications, in different dosages, or in different strengths. Nothing contained herein should be considered a solicitation, promotion or advertisement for any prescription drugs including the ones under development. CONTACTS Investor Enquiries +852 2121 8200 / [email protected] Media Enquiries FTI Consulting – +44 20 3727 1030 / [email protected] Ben Atwell / Alex Shaw +44 7771 913 902 (Mobile) / +44 7779 545 055 (Mobile) Brunswick – Zhou Yi +852 9783 6894 (Mobile) / [email protected] Panmure Liberum Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker Atholl Tweedie / Freddy Crossley / Rupert Dearden +44 20 7886 2500 HSBC Joint Broker Simon Alexander / Alina Vaskina / Arnav Kapoor +44 20 7991 8888 Cavendish Joint Broker Geoff Nash / Nigel Birks +44 20 7220 0500 ____________________ 1 The Global Cancer Observatory, kidney cancer fact sheet. Accessed February 19, 2025. 2 The Global Cancer Observatory, China fact sheet. Accessed February 19, 2025. 3 Sun Q, et al. Discovery of fruquintinib, a potent and highly selective small molecule inhibitor of VEGFR 1, 2, 3 tyrosine kinases for cancer therapy. Cancer Biol Ther . 2014;15(12):1635-45. doi: 10.4161/15384047.2014.964087. 4 Xu H, et al. Fruquintinib Plus Sintilimab in Patients with Treatment‑Naïve and Previously Treated Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: Results from a Phase Ib/II Clinical Trial. Targeted Oncolog y. 2025; 20:113–125. 5 Wang J, et al . Durable blockade of PD-1 signaling links preclinical efficacy of sintilimab to its clinical benefit. mAbs 2019;11(8): 1443-1451. doi: 10.1080/19420862.2019.1654303. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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Innovent's IBI363 (PD-1/IL-2α-bias Bispecific Antibody Fusion Protein) Receives Second NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Immuno-resistant Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, autoimmune, cardiovascular and metabolic, ophthalmology, and other major diseases, announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted a second Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to its first-in-class PD-1/IL-2α-bias bispecific antibody fusion protein, IBI363, for the treatment of unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) that has progressed following anti-PD-(L)1 immunotherapy and platinum-based chemotherapy. To date, IBI363 has received BTDs from China's NMPA CDE and Fast Track Designations (FTDs) from the U.S. FDA for two indications—sqNSCLC and melanoma. The latest BTD further advances IBI363's potential in addressing immunotherapy resistance and cold tumor challenges. The latest data from the Phase 1 clinical study of IBI363 in subjects with squamous non-small cell lung cancer (sqNSCLC) who previously received immunotherapy were reported in an oral presentation at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting. Manageable safety, encouraging efficacy, and long-term survival benefits were observed in both immunotherapy-resistant squamous non-small cell lung cancer and wild-type lung adenocarcinoma, offering new therapeutic hope for immunotherapy-resistant patients. At this year's ASCO conference, IBI363 presented breakthrough clinical findings in three immunotherapy-resistant and cold tumor types: non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma, garnering significant attention. Dr. Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent, stated, "IBI363 could potentially be a promising next-generation IO agent by combining dual mechanisms—PD-1 blockade and IL-2-driven tumor-specific T-cell populations expansion—thus reshape the tumor microenvironment. Recent regulatory milestones, including multiple FTDs and BTDs, underscore its clinical value in addressing unmet needs. We are accelerating IBI363's global development across multiple tumor types: the first registrational study in acral and mucosal melanoma, a head-to-head trial against pembrolizumab, has already been initiated. We will communicate with regulatory authorities about additional registrational clinical trials for lung cancer and colorectal cancer, bringing innovation therapies at the forefront of immunotherapy to benefit global patients." NMPA Breakthrough Therapy Designation is intended to facilitate and expedite the development and review of investigational drugs for serious diseases or conditions when preliminary clinical evidence indicates substantial improvement over current therapies. BTD qualifies a drug candidate for accelerated review by the CDE and provides the sponsor with timely advice and communication to expedite the approval process, helping to address the unmet clinical needs of patients more swiftly. About Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (sqNSCLC) Lung cancer is the most common and deadliest malignancy worldwide, including in China[1], posing a significant public health challenge. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for more than 80% of all lung cancer cases[2], with squamous cell carcinoma being one of its two major subtypes[2]. In recent years, immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed the treatment landscape for NSCLC. However, for patients with NSCLC who have failed immunotherapy and lack driver gene mutations, there remains a significant and urgent unmet need for effective treatment options. The standard second- or third-line treatment, docetaxel, offers limited efficacy, with a median progression-free survival (PFS) of less than four months[3],[4]. While antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have shown promise, two large Phase 3 studies in squamous NSCLC have yet to demonstrate satisfactory efficacy[3],[4]. About IBI363 (First-in-class PD-1/IL-2α-bias bispecific antibody fusion protein) IBI363 is a first-in-class PD-1/IL-2α-bias bispecific antibody fusion protein independently developed by Innovent Biologics. It functions by both blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway and activating the IL-2 pathway. The IL-2 arm of IBI363 is designed to maintain its affinity for IL-2Rα while reducing binding to IL-2Rβ and IL-2Rγ, thereby minimizing toxicity. The PD-1 binding arm not only blocks PD-1 but also selectively delivers IL-2. This approach targets and activates tumor-specific T cells that express both PD-1 and IL-2α, leading to more precise and effective activation of this T cell subpopulation. IBI363 has demonstrated robust antitumor activity in various tumor-bearing pharmacological models, but also showed outstanding efficacy in PD-1 resistance and metastasis models. At this year's ASCO conference, IBI363 presented breakthrough clinical findings in three immunotherapy-resistant and cold tumor types: non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and melanoma, garnering significant attention. In response to urgent clinical needs, Innovent is conducting clinical studies in China, the United States and Australia to further explore the efficacy and safety of IBI363 in various tumor indications, including immune-resistant, cold tumors, and front-line treatments. The first pivotal trial of IBI363 was initiated in 2025 for unresectable locally advanced or metastatic mucosal or acral melanoma who have not received prior systemic therapy. IBI363 has received two fast track designations (FTD) from the U.S. FDA and two breakthrough designations (BTD) from the China NMPA, for the treatment of squamous non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma, respectively. About Innovent Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 15 products in the market. It has 3 new drug applications (NDA) under regulatory review, 4 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 15 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Incyte, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guided by the motto, "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn. Statement: 1) Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug (s)/indication (s). 2) Ramucirumab (Cyramza) and Selpercatinib (Retsevmo) and Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca) were developed by Eli Lilly and Company. Forward-Looking Statements This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent, are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. Innovent does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly. These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Innovent with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Innovent's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Innovent's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions. Innovent, the Directors and the employees of Innovent assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialize or turn out to be incorrect. References: 1 Globocan 2022 (version 1.1) - 08.02.2024 2 NCCN guidelines (NSCLC, version 3.2025) 3 J Clin Oncol . 2025 Jan 20;43(3):260-272. doi: 10.1200/JCO-24-01544. 4 J Clin Oncol . 2024 Aug 20;42(24):2860-2872. doi: 10.1200/JCO.24.00733. View original content: SOURCE Innovent Biologics Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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HUTCHMED and Innovent Jointly Announce NDA Acceptance in China for Fruquintinib Combination with Sintilimab for the Treatment of Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited ('HUTCHMED') (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) and Innovent Biologics, Inc. ('Innovent') (HKEX: 01801) today jointly announce that the New Drug Application ('NDA') for the combination of fruquintinib and sintilimab for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who have failed prior treatment with one tyrosine kinase inhibitor ('TKI') has been accepted for review by the China National Medical Products Administration ('NMPA'). The NDA is supported by data from FRUSICA-2, a randomized, open-label, active-controlled registration study evaluating the efficacy and safety of fruquintinib in combination with sintilimab versus axitinib or everolimus monotherapy for the second-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma. The study has met its primary endpoint of progression free survival ('PFS'), as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR) according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. The combination also demonstrated improvements in secondary endpoints including objective response rate ('ORR') and duration of response ('DoR'). The safety profile was tolerable and no new safety signals were observed. Data from FRUSICA-2 will be submitted for presentation at an upcoming scientific conference. Additional details may be found at using identifier NCT05522231. 'Kidney cancer continues to pose significant challenges in China, with limited treatment options for patients who fail first-line therapies. Submitting this NDA for the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for advanced renal cell carcinoma marks an important step in our efforts to address this unmet need,' said Dr Michael Shi, Head of R&D and Chief Medical Officer of HUTCHMED. 'We are dedicated to making this combination therapy available to patients with renal cell carcinoma. At the same time, through ongoing research, we remain focused on exploring the full potential of this combination, as well as advancing our broader pipeline across multiple cancer types, to provide more patients with new and effective treatment options.' 'The NDA acceptance of sintilimab and fruquintinib combination represents a significant step toward providing a more effective second line treatment option for patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in China,' said Dr Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent. 'Our PD-1 inhibitor, sintilimab (TYVYT®), has solidified its position as a cornerstone of immuno-oncology (IO) therapy with this NDA as its 10th indication, marking a meaningful milestone in lifecycle management and clinical value optimization.' In December 2024, the combination of fruquintinib and sintilimab received conditional approval from the China NMPA for the treatment of patients with advanced mismatch repair proficient ('pMMR') endometrial cancer who have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation, based on data from the FRUSICA-1 study (NCT03903705). About Kidney Cancer and Renal Cell Carcinoma It is estimated that approximately 435,000 new patients were diagnosed with kidney cancer worldwide in 2022.1 In China, an estimated 74,000 new patients were diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2022.2 Approximately 90% of kidney tumors are renal cell carcinoma. About Fruquintinib Fruquintinib is a selective oral inhibitor of all three vascular endothelial growth factor receptors ('VEGFR') -1, -2 and -3. VEGFR inhibitors play a pivotal role in inhibiting tumor angiogenesis. Fruquintinib was designed to have enhanced selectivity that limits off-target kinase activity, allowing for drug exposure that achieves sustained target inhibition and flexibility for potential use as part of a combination therapy.3 About Fruquintinib Approvals Fruquintinib is co-developed and co-commercialized in China by HUTCHMED and Eli Lilly and Company under the brand name ELUNATE®. It is approved for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer who have previously received fluoropyrimidine, oxaliplatin and irinotecan-based chemotherapy, and those who have previously received or are not suitable to receive anti-VEGF therapy or anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) therapy (RAS wild-type) in China. It was included in the China National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) in January 2020. Since its launch in China, over 100,000 patients with colorectal cancer have been treated with fruquintinib. The combination of ELUNATE® (fruquintinib) and TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) has conditional approval in China for the treatment of patients with advanced pMMR endometrial cancer who have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. Takeda holds the exclusive worldwide license to further develop, commercialize, and manufacture fruquintinib outside mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, marketing it under the brand name FRUZAQLA®. Fruquintinib received approval for the treatment of previously treated metastatic colorectal cancer in the US, Europe, Japan and many other countries around the world. The safety and efficacy of fruquintinib for the following investigational uses have not been established and there is no guarantee that it will receive health authority approval or become commercially available in any country for the uses being investigated: About Fruquintinib for Second-line Treatment of Renal Cell Carcinoma Single-agent targeted therapy continues to be one of the primary choices for first-line treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma in China. Notably, advanced renal cell carcinoma patients who have experienced failure with single-agent targeted therapy previously still indicate an unmet medical need. Results from a proof-of-concept Phase Ib/II study of fruquintinib plus sintilimab were published in Targeted Oncology in January 2025. The combination showed promising efficacy and a tolerable safety profile in this setting. At the data cutoff of October 9, 2024, all 20 enrolled previously treated patients were evaluable for efficacy, with a median follow-up duration of 45.7 months. The confirmed ORR was 60.0% and DCR was 85.0%. Median DoR was 13.9 months and median PFS was 15.9 months. Overall survival ('OS') was not reached, and the 36-month OS rate was 58.3%.4 About Sintilimab Sintilimab, marketed as TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in China, is a PD-1 immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody co-developed and co-commercialized by Innovent and Eli Lilly and Company, which binds to PD-1 molecules on the surface of T-cells, blocks the PD-1 / PD-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway, and reactivates T-cells to kill cancer cells. 5 In China, sintilimab has been approved and included in the updated NRDL for seven indications. The updated NRDL reimbursement scope for TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) includes: For the treatment of relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin's lymphoma after two lines or later of systemic chemotherapy; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer lacking EGFR or ALK driver gene mutations; For the treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer who progressed after EGFR-TKI therapy; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer; For the first-line treatment of unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma with no prior systematic treatment; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; For the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Furthermore, sintilimab's eighth indication, in combination with fruquintinib for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial cancer with pMMR tumors that have failed prior systemic therapy and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation, was conditional approved by the NMPA in December 2024. Two NDAs for sintilimab are currently under the NMPA review, including: In combination with ipilimumab as neoadjuvant treatment for resectable MSI-H/dMMR colon cancer is under the NMPA review and has been granted Priority Review designation; In combination with fruquintinib for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma who failed prior treatment with a TKI. In addition, two clinical studies of sintilimab have met their primary endpoints: Phase 2 study of sintilimab monotherapy as second-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma; Phase 3 study of sintilimab monotherapy as second-line treatment for squamous non-small cell lung cancer with disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy; Statement: Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug(s)/indication(s). About HUTCHMED HUTCHMED (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) is an innovative, commercial-stage, biopharmaceutical company. It is committed to the discovery, global development and commercialization of targeted therapies and immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer and immunological diseases. Since inception, HUTCHMED has focused on bringing drug candidates from in-house discovery to patients around the world, with its first three medicines marketed in China, the first of which is also approved around the world including in the US, Europe and Japan. For more information, please visit or follow us on LinkedIn. About Innovent Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 15 products in the market. It has 3 new drug applications under regulatory review, 4 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 15 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Lilly, Sanofi, Incyte, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Guided by the motto, 'Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action,' Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn. Statement: (1) Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug (s)/indication(s).(2) Ramucirumab (Cyramza®) and Selpercatinib (Retsevmo®) and Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca®) were developed by Eli Lilly and press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect HUTCHMED's current expectations regarding future events, including its expectations regarding the therapeutic potential of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma and the further clinical development of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination in this and other indications. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, assumptions regarding the sufficiency of clinical data to support NDA approval of the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination for the treatment of patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma in China, or other jurisdictions, its potential to gain expeditious approvals from regulatory authorities, the safety profile of fruquintinib, HUTCHMED's ability to fund, implement and complete its further clinical development and commercialization plans for the fruquintinib and sintilimab combination, and the timing of these events. In addition, as certain studies rely on the use of other drug products such as sintilimab as combination therapeutics with fruquintinib, such risks and uncertainties include assumptions regarding the safety, efficacy, supply and continued regulatory approval of these therapeutics. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. For further discussion of these and other risks, see HUTCHMED's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on AIM and on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. HUTCHMED undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or press release contains information about products that may not be available in all countries, or may be available under different trademarks, for different indications, in different dosages, or in different strengths. Nothing contained herein should be considered a solicitation, promotion or advertisement for any prescription drugs including the ones under development. CONTACTS Investor Enquiries +852 2121 8200 / ir@ Media Enquiries FTI Consulting – +44 20 3727 1030 / HUTCHMED@ Ben Atwell / Alex Shaw +44 7771 913 902 (Mobile) / +44 7779 545 055 (Mobile) Brunswick – Zhou Yi +852 9783 6894 (Mobile) / HUTCHMED@ Panmure Liberum Nominated Advisor and Joint Broker Atholl Tweedie / Freddy Crossley / Rupert Dearden +44 20 7886 2500 HSBC Joint Broker Simon Alexander / Alina Vaskina / Arnav Kapoor +44 20 7991 8888 Cavendish Joint Broker Geoff Nash / Nigel Birks +44 20 7220 0500 ____________________ 1 The Global Cancer Observatory, kidney cancer fact sheet. Accessed February 19, 2025. 2 The Global Cancer Observatory, China fact sheet. Accessed February 19, 2025. 3 Sun Q, et al. Discovery of fruquintinib, a potent and highly selective small molecule inhibitor of VEGFR 1, 2, 3 tyrosine kinases for cancer therapy. Cancer Biol Ther. 2014;15(12):1635-45. doi: 10.4161/15384047.2014.964087. 4 Xu H, et al. Fruquintinib Plus Sintilimab in Patients with Treatment‑Naïve and Previously Treated Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma: Results from a Phase Ib/II Clinical Trial. Targeted Oncology. 2025; 20:113–125. 5 Wang J, et al. Durable blockade of PD-1 signaling links preclinical efficacy of sintilimab to its clinical benefit. mAbs 2019;11(8): 1443-1451. doi: 10.1080/19420862.2019.1654303. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
