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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2024. "Strong growth in sales and earnings this quarter reflects the momentum we're building throughout our business. We continue to invest heavily in our rapidly advancing pipeline, with a focus on delivering innovative therapies across our core therapeutic areas," said Robert A. Bradway, chairman and chief executive officer. Key results include: For the third quarter, total revenues increased 23% to $8.5 billion in comparison to the third quarter of 2023. Product sales grew 24%, driven by 29% volume growth, partially offset by 2% lower net selling price. Excluding sales from our Horizon Therapeutics (Horizon) acquisition, product sales grew 8%, driven by volume growth of 12%. Ten products delivered at least double-digit sales growth in the third quarter, including Repatha® (evolocumab), TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko), BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab), EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg), and TAVNEOS® (avacopan). Our performance included $1.2 billion of sales from our rare disease products, driven by several first-in-class, early-in-lifecycle medicines, including TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw), KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase), UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon), and TAVNEOS® (avacopan). GAAP earnings per share (EPS) increased 62% from $3.22 to $5.22, driven by mark-to-market gains on our BeiGene, Ltd. (BeiGene) equity investment and higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including amortization expense from Horizon-acquired assets and incremental expenses from Horizon. GAAP operating income remained relatively unchanged at $2.0 billion, and GAAP operating margin decreased 5.8 percentage points to 25.1%. Non-GAAP EPS increased 13% from $4.96 to $5.58, driven by higher revenues, partially offset by higher operating expenses, including incremental expenses from Horizon, and interest expense. Non-GAAP operating income increased from $3.4 billion to $4.0 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin decreased 2.4 percentage points to 49.6%. The Company generated $3.3 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 versus $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2023, driven by business performance and timing of working capital items, partially offset by lower interest income. References in this release to "non-GAAP" measures, measures presented "on a non-GAAP basis" and "free cash flow" (computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow) refer to non-GAAP financial measures. Adjustments to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and other items are presented on the attached reconciliations. Refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for further discussion. Product Sales Performance General Medicine Repatha® (evolocumab) sales increased 40% year-over-year to $567 million in the third quarter, driven by 41% volume growth and 8% favorable changes to estimated sales deductions, partially offset by 10% lower net selling price. EVENITY® (romosozumab-aqqg) sales increased 30% year-over-year to $399 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth. Prolia® (denosumab) sales increased 6% year-over-year to $1.0 billion in the third quarter, driven by 9% volume growth, partially offset by lower inventory levels. Oncology BLINCYTO® (blinatumomab) sales increased 49% year-over-year to $327 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth. Vectibix® (panitumumab) sales increased 12% year-over-year to $282 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth. KYPROLIS® (carfilzomib) sales increased 8% year-over-year to $378 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by volume growth outside the U.S. LUMAKRAS®/LUMYKRAS™ (sotorasib) sales increased 88% year-over-year to $98 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth and favorable changes to estimated sales deductions. XGEVA® (denosumab) sales increased 4% year-over-year to $541 million in the third quarter, driven by higher net selling price. Nplate® (romiplostim) sales increased 9% year-over-year to $456 million in the third quarter. U.S. government orders were $128 million in Q3'24 compared to $142 million in Q3'23. Excluding these U.S. government orders, Nplate sales grew 18% year-over-year in the third quarter, driven by 14% volume growth and higher net selling price. IMDELLTRA™ (tarlatamab-dlle) generated $36 million of sales in the third quarter. Sales increased 200% quarter-over-quarter, driven by volume growth. IMDELLTRA is the first and only FDA-approved bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE ®) therapy for the treatment of extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). MVASI® (bevacizumab-awwb) sales decreased 8% year-over-year to $195 million in the third quarter. Going forward, we expect continued sales erosion driven by competition. Inflammation TEZSPIRE® (tezepelumab-ekko) sales increased 67% year-over-year to $269 million in the third quarter, driven by volume growth. Otezla® (apremilast) sales decreased 1% year-over-year to $564 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by 7% lower net selling price, partially offset by 5% volume growth. Enbrel® (etanercept) sales decreased 20% year-over-year to $825 million in the third quarter, primarily driven by 13% unfavorable changes to estimated sales deductions and 12% lower net selling price. Going forward, we expect continued declining net selling price and relatively flat volumes. AMJEVITA®/AMGEVITA™ (adalimumab) sales increased 9% year-over-year to $166 million in the third quarter. Rare Disease Except for TAVNEOS®, the products listed below were added through the acquisition of Horizon on Oct. 6, 2023. TEPEZZA® (teprotumumab-trbw) generated $488 million of sales in the third quarter. TEPEZZA is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for thyroid eye disease (TED). KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) generated $310 million of sales in the third quarter. KRYSTEXXA is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for chronic refractory gout. UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) generated $106 million of sales in the third quarter. UPLIZNA is used to treat adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. TAVNEOS® (avacopan) generated $80 million of sales in the third quarter. Sales increased 116% year-over-year, primarily driven by volume growth. TAVNEOS is a first-in-class treatment for severe active anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody-associated vasculitis (ANCA-associated vasculitis). Ultra-Rare products, which consist of RAVICTI® (glycerol phenylbutyrate), PROCYSBI® (cysteamine bitartrate), ACTIMMUNE® (interferon gamma-1b), QUINSAIR® (levofloxacin) and BUPHENYL® (sodium phenylbutyrate), generated $188 million of sales in the third quarter. Established Products Our established products, which consist of EPOGEN® (epoetin alfa), Aranesp® (darbepoetin alfa), Parsabiv® (etelcalcetide) and Neulasta® (pegfilgrastim), generated $550 million of sales. Sales decreased 7% year-over-year for the third quarter, driven by volume declines. In the aggregate, we expect the year-over-year volume declines for this portfolio of products to continue. Product Sales Detail by Product and Geographic Region Operating Expense, Operating Margin and Tax Rate Analysis On a GAAP basis for the third quarter: Total Operating Expenses increased 32% year-over-year. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales increased 13.0 percentage points driven by higher amortization expense from Horizon acquisition-related assets and, to a lesser extent, higher royalties and profit share. Research & Development (R&D) expenses increased 34% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, marketed product support, and research and early pipeline, including Horizon-acquired programs. Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased 20% primarily driven by commercial expenses related to Horizon-acquired products. Other operating expenses consisted primarily of an impairment charge associated with an IPR&D asset and changes in the fair values of contingent consideration liabilities, both related to our Teneobio, Inc. acquisition from 2021. Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 5.8 percentage points year-over-year to 25.1%. Tax Rate decreased 2.4 percentage points year-over-year primarily due to the change in earnings mix as a result of the inclusion of the Horizon business, partially offset by quarter-to-date 2024 unrealized gains on our strategic equity investments, primarily BeiGene. On a non-GAAP basis for the third quarter: Total Operating Expenses increased 27% year-over-year. Cost of Sales as a percentage of product sales increased 0.4 percentage points driven by higher royalties and profit share, partially offset by lower manufacturing costs and changes in sales mix. R&D expenses increased 35% driven by higher spend in later-stage clinical programs, marketed product support, and research and early pipeline, including Horizon-acquired programs. SG&A expenses increased 21%, primarily driven by commercial expenses related to Horizon-acquired products. Operating Margin as a percentage of product sales decreased 2.4 percentage points year-over-year to 49.6%. Tax Rate decreased 2.7 percentage points year-over-year primarily due to the change in earnings mix as a result of the inclusion of the Horizon business. Cash Flow and Balance Sheet The Company generated $3.3 billion of free cash flow in the third quarter of 2024 versus $2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2023, driven by business performance and timing of working capital items, partially offset by lower interest income. The Company's third quarter 2024 dividend of $2.25 per share was declared on August 2, 2024, and was paid on September 6, 2024, to all stockholders of record as of August 16, 2024, representing a 6% increase from this same period in 2023. During the third quarter, the Company reduced principal debt outstanding by $2.5 billion. Year-to-date, the Company has reduced principal debt outstanding by $4.5 billion. Cash and investments totaled $9.0 billion and debt outstanding totaled $60.4 billion as of September 30, 2024. 2024 Guidance For the full year 2024, the Company now expects: Total revenues in the range of $33.0 billion to $33.8 billion. On a GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $8.71 to $9.56, and a tax rate in the range of 9.0% to 10.5%. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS in the range of $19.20 to $20.00, and a tax rate in the range of 14.0% to 15.0%. Capital expenditures to be approximately $1.3 billion. Share repurchases not to exceed $500 million. Third Quarter Product and Pipeline Update The Company provided the following updates on selected product and pipeline programs: General Medicine MariTide (maridebart cafraglutide, AMG 133) MariTide is a multispecific molecule that inhibits the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) and activates the glucagon like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor. A Phase 2 study of MariTide is ongoing in adults who are living with overweight or obesity, with or without Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Topline data are anticipated in late 2024. Planning for a broad Phase 3 program across multiple indications remains on track. A Phase 2 study investigating MariTide was initiated for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes in patients with and without obesity. AMG 513 A Phase 1 study of AMG 513 was initiated and is enrolling patients living with obesity. Olpasiran (AMG 890) Olpasiran is a potentially best-in-class small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) molecule that reduces lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) synthesis in the liver. The Ocean(a)-Outcomes trial, a Phase 3 cardiovascular outcomes study, is ongoing in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and elevated Lp(a). Repatha EVOLVE-MI, a Phase 4 study of Repatha administered within 10 days of an acute myocardial infarction to reduce the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, is ongoing. VESALIUS-CV, a Phase 3 CV outcomes study of Repatha, is ongoing in patients at high CV risk without prior myocardial infarction or stroke. In September data were presented from: a sub-analysis of the FOURIER trial demonstrating that patients with obesity (BMI >35) are at an increased risk of CV events. Repatha treatment of patients with obesity resulted in a reduction in the composite endpoint of CV death, myocardial infarction, stroke, hospitalization for unstable angina or coronary revascularization at 3 years [HR 0.71 (0.59-0.86), and Absolute Risk Reduction = 5.65%] the SLICE-CEA study, the first randomized trial of Repatha in patients with asymptomatic severe high-risk carotid artery stenosis. The study demonstrated that 6 months of Repatha treatment led to significant reductions in lipid rich necrotic core (LRNC) volume (p=0.017) and its components, intraplaque hemorrhage (IPH) (p=0.037) and lipid volume (p=0.023) in the carotid vessels, as assessed by MRI. Oncology IMDELLTRA IMDELLTRA is a first-in-class delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeting BiTE® (bispecific T-cell engager) molecule. The Company is advancing a comprehensive global clinical development program across extensive-stage and limited-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC): DeLLphi-304, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA with standard of care chemotherapy in second-line extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), is ongoing. DeLLphi-305, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA and durvalumab with durvalumab alone, is enrolling patients with first-line ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-306, a Phase 3 study comparing IMDELLTRA with placebo following concurrent chemoradiation therapy, is enrolling patients with limited-stage SCLC. DeLLphi-308, a Phase 1b study evaluating subcutaneous tarlatamab, was initiated in patients with second line or later ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with a programmed cell death protein ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitor +/- carboplatin and etoposide, is ongoing in patients with first-line ES-SCLC. DeLLphi-302, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in combination with AMG 404 in patients with second-line or later SCLC, is complete. AMG 404 is an anti-programmed cell death protein 1 (PD1) monoclonal antibody. DeLLpro-300, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA in patients with previously treated de novo or treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer, is complete. In September, data were presented from: DeLLphi-301, a Phase 2 study of IMDELLTRA where extended follow-up data demonstrated sustained anti-cancer activity and a manageable safety profile in patients with ES-SCLC previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. Among 100 patients treated with the 10 mg dose level, the median duration of response was 9.7 months (95% CI, 6.9‒NE) and the median overall survival was 15.2 months. No new safety concerns were identified. DeLLphi-303, a Phase 1b study of IMDELLTRA combined with a PD-L1 inhibitor as first-line ES-SCLC maintenance therapy. With a median follow-up of 10.0 months (range 1.4 - 20.4), IMDELLTRA in combination with a PD-L1 inhibitor, demonstrated a manageable safety profile with durable disease control [median duration of disease control: 9.3 months (95% CI: 5.6–not estimable)] and notable survival outcomes [median PFS 5.6 months (95% CI: 3.6–9.0), 9-month Kaplan-Meier estimate for OS of 88.9%]. BLINCYTO Golden Gate, a Phase 3 study of BLINCYTO alternating with low-intensity chemotherapy, continues to enroll older adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-negative B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). A Phase 1/2 study of subcutaneous blinatumomab has completed enrollment in the dose-expansion and optimization phase in adult patients with relapsed or refractory Ph-negative B-ALL. The Company is planning to advance blinatumomab subcutaneous administration to a potentially registration-enabling Phase 2 portion of this study with initiation in H2 2025. Xaluritamig (AMG 509) Xaluritamig is a first-in-class bispecific T-cell engager targeting six-transmembrane epithelial antigen of prostate 1 (STEAP1). The Company will initiate a Phase 3 study in post-taxane metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in fourth quarter of 2024. A Phase 1 monotherapy dose-expansion study of xaluritamig is ongoing in patients with mCRPC and has completed enrollment of patients in a reduced monitoring after treatment administration cohort. A fully outpatient treatment cohort continues to enroll patients to further improve administration convenience. A Phase 1 combination of xaluritamig with enzalutamide or abiraterone continues to enroll patients with mCRPC in dose-escalation and dose-expansion respectively. A Phase 1b study evaluating neoadjuvant xaluritamig therapy prior to radical prostatectomy was initiated in patients with newly diagnosed localized intermediate or high–risk prostate cancer. A Phase 1b study was initiated and is now enrolling patients to evaluate xaluritamig in patients with high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer after definitive therapy. In September results were presented from: a Phase 1 dose exploration cohort evaluating xaluritamig monotherapy in patients with mCRPC where with a median follow-up of 27.9 months, the median OS was 17.7 months across all cohorts. An encouraging PSA90 rate (45.1%) was also observed in high-dose cohorts, and presence of PSA90 response was associated with survival (p = 0.0044), potentially serving as an early indicator for benefit in these patients. a Phase 1 dose-expansion cohort evaluating xaluritamig monotherapy using multiple dosing regimens in patients with mCRPC demonstrated that the 1.5 mg Q2W target dosing regimen is the most favorable efficacy and safety profile and will be the recommended Phase 3 dose and schedule. AMG 193 AMG 193 is a first-in-class small molecule methylthioadenosine (MTA)-cooperative protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (PRMT5) inhibitor. A Phase 1/1b/2 study of AMG 193 continues to enroll patients with advanced methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP)-null solid tumors in the dose-expansion portion of the study. A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 alone or in combination with other therapies is enrolling patients with advanced MTAP-null thoracic malignancies. A Phase 1b study of AMG 193 in combination with other therapies in advanced MTAP-null gastrointestinal, biliary tract, and pancreatic cancers is enrolling patients. A Phase 1/2 study of AMG 193 in combination with IDE397, an investigational methionine adenosyltransferase 2A (MAT2A) inhibitor, continues to enroll patients with advanced MTAP-null solid tumors. A Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AMG 193 was initiated in patients with MTAP-null previously treated advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In September, data were presented from a Phase 1 dose-escalation and initial dose-expansion study of AMG 193 in patients with MTAP-null solid tumors. The data demonstrated monotherapy activity and an acceptable safety profile. These data open opportunities to explore both monotherapy and combination therapy development strategies. Bemarituzumab Bemarituzumab is a first-in-class fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (FGFR2b) targeting monoclonal antibody. FORTITUDE-101, a Phase 3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy, is ongoing in patients with first-line gastric cancer. FORTITUDE-102, a Phase 1b/3 study of bemarituzumab plus chemotherapy and nivolumab in patients with first-line gastric cancer, has completed enrollment of the Phase 3 portion of the study. FORTITUDE-103, a Phase 1b/2 study of bemarituzumab plus oral chemotherapy regimens with or without nivolumab, continues to enroll patients in first-line gastric cancer. FORTITUDE-301, a Phase 1b/2 basket study of bemarituzumab monotherapy, is ongoing in patients with solid tumors with FGFR2b overexpression. Nplate The primary analysis of a Phase 3 study of Nplate as supportive care in chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia in gastrointestinal malignancies is complete. The Company continues to follow patients through a planned final analysis in H1 2025. Data presentation at a medical congress is anticipated in mid-2025. LUMAKRAS/LUMYKRAS CodeBreaK 202, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS plus chemotherapy vs. pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated and programmed PD-L1 negative advanced NSCLC. Regulatory review by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of the CodeBreaK 200 Phase 3 study of adults with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic KRAS G12C–mutated NSCLC along with data from the Phase 2 dose-comparison substudy is ongoing. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) date for the Phase 3 CodeBreaK 300 study of LUMAKRAS plus Vectibix vs. investigator's choice of therapy in KRAS G12C–mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) from October 17, 2024, to January 17, 2025, to allow time for review of recently submitted supplemental data. CodeBreaK 301, a Phase 3 study of LUMAKRAS in combination with Vectibix and FOLFIRI, is enrolling patients with first-line KRAS G12C–mutated CRC. Inflammation TEZSPIRE The Company is planning to initiate Phase 3 studies in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a BEC ≥ 150 cells/µl or greater. Study initiation is anticipated in H1 2025. A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE is ongoing in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2024. A Phase 3 study of TEZSPIRE continues to enroll patients with eosinophilic esophagitis. In severe asthma, the WAYFINDER Phase 3b study and the PASSAGE Phase 4 real-world effectiveness study are fully enrolled. The SUNRISE Phase 3 study continues to enroll patients. Rocatinlimab (AMG 451/KHK4083) Rocatinlimab is a first-in-class T-cell rebalancing monoclonal antibody targeting the OX40 receptor. The eight study ROCKET Phase 3 program continues to enroll patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). To date, over 3,200 patients have been enrolled in the ROCKET program, with six studies having completed enrollment. In September, the Company reported results from the Phase 3 HORIZON study (part of the ROCKET program), evaluating rocatinlimab monotherapy vs. placebo in adults with moderate-to-severe AD. The study met its co-primary endpoints and all key secondary endpoints, achieving statistical significance versus placebo at week 24. 32.8% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved ≥ 75% reduction from baseline in Eczema Area and Severity Index score (EASI-75), compared to 13.7% placebo treated (19.1% difference, p<0.001). 19.3% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved a Validated Investigator's Global Assessment for Atopic Dermatitis (vIGA-ADTM) score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with a ≥ 2-point reduction from baseline, compared to 6.6% in placebo (12.8% difference, p<0.001). In the U.S., a more stringent scoring method was used (revised Investigator's Global Assessment, or rIGA) where 16.4% of patients in the rocatinlimab group achieved a score of 0 (clear) or 1 (almost clear) with a ≥ 2-point reduction from baseline, compared to 4.9% in placebo (11.5% difference, p<0.001). Safety findings were consistent with those seen in the Phase 2b AD study. Additional key data readouts from the ROCKET Phase 3 program are expected in late 2024 through H2 2025: ROCKET SHUTTLE is a 24-week study evaluating rocatinlimab in combination with topical corticosteroids and/or topical calcineurin inhibitors in adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in late 2024 to early 2025. ROCKET IGNITE is a 24-week study evaluating rocatinlimab monotherapy in adult patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in late 2024 to early 2025. ROCKET ASCEND is a study evaluating rocatinlimab maintenance therapy in adult and adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025. ROCKET ASTRO is a 52-week study evaluating rocatinlimab in adolescent patients with moderate-to-severe AD. Data readout is anticipated in H2 2025. A Phase 2 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with moderate-to-severe asthma. A Phase 3 study of rocatinlimab is enrolling patients with prurigo nodularis. Otezla In September data were presented from: a Phase 3 study of Japanese patients with Palmoplantar Pustulosis (PPP) demonstrating maintained or increased efficacy (compared with the week 16 primary analysis) and no new safety signals with 52 weeks of Otezla treatment. the DISCREET moderate-to-severe genital psoriasis study demonstrating that improvements in disease severity, symptoms, and quality of life with Otezla treatment were maintained at week 32. No new safety signals were observed. the FOREMOST study of patients with oligoarticular psoriatic arthritis, where Otezla demonstrated sustained benefits in skin, joint, fatigue, and pain symptoms through 48-weeks. Blinatumomab Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) molecule targeting CD19. A Phase 2 study of blinatumomab was initiated in patients with autoimmune disease with an initial focus on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with nephritis. Inebilizumab Inebilizumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting CD19. A Phase 2 study of inebilizumab was initiated in patients with autoimmune disease with an initial focus on SLE with nephritis. Efavaleukin alfa (AMG 592) Efavaleukin alfa is an interleukin 2 (IL 2) mutein Fc fusion protein. A Phase 2b study of efavaleukin alfa in patients with ulcerative colitis was terminated due to the study meeting a prespecified futility threshold, and not related to safety concerns. Ordesekimab (AMG 714/PRV-015) Ordesekimab is a monoclonal antibody that binds interleukin-15. A Phase 2b study of ordesekimab is ongoing in patients with nonresponsive celiac disease. AMG 104 (AZD8630) AMG 104 is an inhaled anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) fragment antigen-binding (Fab). A Phase 2 study was initiated in patients with asthma. Rare Disease TAVNEOS A Phase 3, open-label study of TAVNEOS in combination with Rituximab or a cyclophosphamide-containing regimen, is enrolling patients from 6 years to < 18 years of age with active ANCA-associated vasculitis (Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) / Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)). TEPEZZA In September, TEPEZZA was approved for the treatment of active Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Regulatory review in multiple additional geographies continues. A Phase 3 study of TEPEZZA in Japan continues to enroll patients with chronic or low clinical activity score TED. A Phase 3 study evaluating the subcutaneous route of administration of teprotumumab is enrolling patients with TED. KRYSTEXXA Data from the AGILE study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of KRYSTEXXA administered with a shorter infusion duration in patients with uncontrolled gout receiving methotrexate as co-administration will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology Convergence (ACR) in November. UPLIZNA The Company recently presented results of the Phase 3 MINT clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of UPLIZNA for the treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score improvement after two doses compared to placebo at Week 26: -4.2 overall improvement, -1.9 placebo adjusted (p < 0.0001, primary endpoint). In the acetylcholine receptor autoantibody-positive (AChR+) population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant MG-ADL score improvement compared to placebo at Week 26: -4.2 overall improvement, -1.8 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0015, secondary endpoint). In the muscle-specific kinase autoantibody-positive (MuSK+) population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant MG-ADL score improvement compared to placebo at Week 26: -3.9 overall improvement, -2.2 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0297, secondary endpoint). UPLIZNA demonstrated a statistically significant Quantitative Myasthenia Gravis (QMG) score improvement after two doses compared to placebo at week 26: -4.8 overall improvement, -2.5 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0002, secondary endpoint). In the AChR+ population, UPLIZNA demonstrated a clinically meaningful and statistically significant QMG score improvement compared to placebo at week 26: -4.4 overall improvement, -2.5 placebo adjusted (p = 0.0011, secondary endpoint). In the MuSK+ population, the mean change from baseline in QMG score at Week 26 showed a trend favoring UPLIZNA but was not statistically significant (-5.2 for UPLIZNA and -3.0 for placebo, difference -2.3, p=0.1326). Patients who entered the study taking corticosteroids were tapered down starting at Week 4 to prednisone 5 mg per day by Week 24. The overall safety results during the placebo-controlled period of the study were consistent with the known safety profile of UPLIZNA. 52-week data from the AChR+ cohort and from AChR+ and MuSK+ patients in the open-label period of the study will be presented at a future date. Planning for regulatory submissions for gMG is underway. In August, the FDA granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation for UPLIZNA in the treatment of Immunoglobulin G4-related diseases (IgG4-RD) based upon data from the Phase 3 MITIGATE study. Regulatory filing activities for IgG4-RD are underway. MITIGATE results will be presented at ACR in November. Dazodalibep Dazodalibep is a fusion protein that inhibits CD40L. Two Phase 3 studies of dazodalibep in Sjögren's disease are enrolling patients. The first study is in patients with moderate-to-severe systemic disease activity, and the second study is in patients with moderate-to-severe symptomatic burden and low systemic disease activity. Daxdilimab Daxdilimab is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting immunoglobulin-like transcript 7 (ILT7). A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with moderate-to-severe active primary discoid lupus erythematosus refractory to standard of care. A Phase 2 study of daxdilimab is ongoing in patients with dermatomyositis and antisynthetase inflammatory myositis. Fipaxalparant Fipaxalparant is a lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 (LPAR1) antagonist. A Phase 2 study of fipaxalparant in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is complete. The study did not meet any of the primary or secondary endpoints. Development of fipaxalparant in this indication will be discontinued. A Phase 2 study of fipaxalparant has completed enrollment of patients with diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis. Biosimilars In August, the FDA approved PAVBLUTM (aflibercept-ayyh) (ABP 938), a biosimilar candidate to EYLEA® (aflibercept), for the treatment of retinal conditions, including neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy. A randomized, double-blind pharmacokinetic similarity study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO® (nivolumab) is enrolling patients with resected stage III or stage IV melanoma in the adjuvant setting. A randomized, double-blind comparative clinical study of ABP 206 compared with OPDIVO is enrolling patients with treatment-naïve unresectable or metastatic melanoma. A randomized, double-blind combined pharmacokinetic/comparative clinical study of ABP 234 compared to KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) is enrolling patients with advanced or metastatic non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. TEZSPIRE is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca. AMG 104 is being developed in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Rocatinlimab, formerly AMG 451/KHK4083, is being developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin. Ordesekimab, formerly AMG 714 and also known as PRV-015, is being developed in collaboration with Provention Bio, a Sanofi Company. For the purposes of the collaboration, Provention Bio conducts a clinical trial and leads certain development and regulatory activities for the program. Xaluritamig, formerly AMG 509, is being developed pursuant to a research collaboration with Xencor, Inc. IDE397 is an investigational MAT2A inhibitor from IDEAYA Biosciences. EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. OPDIVO is a registered trademark of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this news release, management has presented its operating results for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, management has presented its full year 2024 EPS and tax guidance in accordance with GAAP and on a non-GAAP basis. These non-GAAP financial measures are computed by excluding certain items related to acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and certain other items from the related GAAP financial measures. Management has presented Free Cash Flow (FCF), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, for the third quarters of 2024 and 2023. FCF is computed by subtracting capital expenditures from operating cash flow, each as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to and facilitates additional analysis by investors. The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to enhance an investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and prospects for the future of the Company's normal and recurring business activities by facilitating comparisons of results of normal and recurring business operations among current, past and future periods. 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点击蓝字 关注我们 10月24日，新药创始人北京秋季论坛在北京新生巢创新中心圆满落幕。本次论坛以“和伙”为核心理念，寓意生物医药领域的同仁们并肩同行，围绕政策监管与产业发展、临床与科研资源助推产业发展、中枢神经系统(CNS)领域创新实践等议题展开讨论。喜鹊医药创始人、董事长兼总经理、CNS创业社社长王玉强教授领衔策划CNS领域创新实践主题研讨活动，以《阿尔茨海默病药物研发的创新路径与实践》为题发表主题演讲，并参与圆桌讨论。 论坛吸引了众多来自北京乃至全国生物医药产业的领军人物、投资界精英及科研先锋，通过深度对话与智慧交融，为生物医药产业注入蓬勃生机与创新灵感。 在《阿尔茨海默病药物研发的创新路径与实践》的主题演讲中，王玉强教授点明了阿尔茨海默病 (AD) 诊疗当前面临的临床药物疗效受限且研发进程滞后的现状，同时也强调了AD研发管线方向上呈现出抗体、小分子药物及中药等多种技术路径并行发展、百花齐放的局面。接着，他分享了喜鹊医药在AD药物研发方面的实践与成果，重点介绍了喜鹊医药团队独家设计开发的创新化学药物MN-08，其具有独特新颖的作用机理，既可变构抑制NMDA受体抑制钙离子超载又能靶向NMDA受体释放NO扩张脑血管、改善脑血流，从而有效恢复脑部营养供给，起到治疗AD与血管性痴呆 (VD) 等神经退行性疾病的作用。临床1期研究证明MN-08具有良好的安全性与耐受性。目前，MN-08治疗中重度AD的2期临床试验正在进行，现有数据已初步显示出增加脑血流的积极效果，有望成为标本兼治的AD与VD新一代治疗药物。最后，王玉强教授总结了AD药物研发的挑战与机遇，并期待未来能有更多创新药物问世，为患者带来福音。 嘉宾从左至右依次为：凯斯艾生物董事长/CEO庄永杰、科恩里斯生物CEO吴庭鹤、睿健医药CEO魏君、喜鹊医药董事长/CEO王玉强  随后王玉强教授加入主题论坛，与凯斯艾生物董事长/CEO庄永杰、科恩里斯生物CEO吴庭鹤、睿健医药CEO魏君等行业资深专家，就中枢神经系统领域创新实践进行深入讨论。 讨论概要如下： 1）帕金森及相关领域 细胞移植治疗帕金森探索出现早，但直到2021年Blue Rock公司的一款药物疗法获批进入临床才标志正式进入临床体系。 坚持颠覆性创新，通过临床验证效果。Blue Rock公司的经验可供学习，其产品进入2期会引起更多关注。 2）外泌体相关 外泌体作为药物递送载体迎来前所未有的机会。核酸类药物靶向递送方面，后疫情时代，mRNA疫苗向mRNA治疗性药物转型，由于LNP 技术靶向递送能力上的局限，外泌体作为核酸药物递送载体迎来机会。相比 LNP 在工程化修饰、免疫原性、给药方式等方面有优势，尤其在递送核酸类药物透脑靶向递送上机会最大。 科恩里斯公司在核酸类药物装载的CMC工艺方向有突破，实现了细胞内装载，突破了领域的CMC工艺放大瓶颈，并显著提高了装载能力。 天然外泌体药物方向，由于海外已有管线提交BLA申报，因此外泌体药物元年即将到来。科恩里斯公司在天然外泌体管线方面，细分亚群的天然外泌体早期适应症有肺纤维化、薄型子宫内膜修复、炎症性肠炎等，部分已开展 IIT临床研究，且首批病人效果显著。在CNS适应症上，药效学数据较积极。 天然外泌体在医美方面有前景，今年年初FDA已经将间充质干细胞来源外泌体列入化妆品添加成分列表，外泌体具有医美活性已经得到广泛认同。 3）血脑屏障相关 动物模型显示血脑屏障破坏和血流减少可能是AD的突破点。 有Science文章显示AD病人脑血流下降，但脑血流下降是原因还是结果不明确。 从药物递送角度，急性期可借助血脑屏障打开，干细胞有修复血脑屏障的可能性，但需考虑剂量效应等问题。 在紧凑而充实的一天时间里，与会者围绕关键议题，展开了热烈而深入的探讨。思想的火花在交流中碰撞，智慧的涟漪在互动中荡漾，不仅加深了彼此的了解与合作，更激发了新的创意与合作契机。相信在“和伙”精神的引领下，生物医药产业的同仁们将继续携手共进，以更加坚定的步伐迎接新的挑战与机遇，共同书写生物医药产业更加辉煌灿烂的篇章。

关注并星标CPHI制药在线 近日，中国国家药监局药品审评中心（CDE）官网公示，晶锐医药1类新药JRD-018片获批临床，拟开发治疗晚期恶性肿瘤。 JRD-018是一款可入脑的BET抑制剂，今年4月已经获美国FDA批准开展1期临床研究。晶锐医药拟开启1期临床试验并将针对晚期实体瘤患者进行招募，继而扩展到血液瘤、脑转移或原发性脑瘤，旨在探索JRD-018在患者中的安全性、耐受性、药代动力学以及初步抗肿瘤活性。 体内药效研究结果表明，JRD-018单独使用在脑胶质瘤模型、小细胞肺癌模型、非小细胞肺癌模型、髓性单核细胞白血病模型以及乳腺癌模型中均表现出良好的抗肿瘤活性。在临床前动物模型研究中，JRD-018已显示出良好的对脑转移或原发性脑瘤、恶性脑肿瘤的抑制效果。 表观遗传学靶点之BET 溴结构域和超末端结构域（bromodomain and extra terminal domain，BET）属于溴结构域蛋白家族，BET蛋白家族包含四个异构体BRD2、BRD3、BRD4、BRDT，它们的结构相似，在N端有2个串联的溴结构域（BD1和BD2）以及一个超末端结构域（ET）。BD1和BD2识别并结合乙酰化赖氨酸残基，与染色质重塑和基因转录的调控过程相关；ET结构域与多种转录因子相互作用。BET蛋白家族通过溴结构域与乙酰化的染色质结合，从而实现在表观遗传学水平上对基因表达进行调控。 BET蛋白家族在人体内表达广泛，与多种实体瘤和恶性血液性肿瘤、炎症、肥胖、肺纤维化等多种疾病的发生和发展密切相关。如原癌基因Myc在超过一半的肿瘤中过表达，BET抑制剂通过竞争性结合阻止BRD4与染色质结合，进而抑制Myc的转录，从而实现抑制肿瘤的目的。 BET抑制剂是一类新型抗癌药，这类药物在治疗血液癌症如白血病和淋巴瘤方面具有良好的前景。BET抑制剂能够通过阻断BET蛋白的功能从而抑制肿瘤生长。研发BET蛋白选择性抑制剂是目前的新方向。目前，一系列BET抑制剂正在临床试验中检验它们治疗包括白血病、淋巴瘤、脑瘤和骨髓瘤在内的多种癌症的疗效。 BET抑制剂：诺华高调购入，加思科、正大天晴加速推进 BET被认为是抗肿瘤药物研发潜力靶点。目前，全球药企针对该靶点已开发出多款药物，详见下表。在研BET抑制剂大多为小分子化学药，此外还包括蛋白水解靶向嵌合体（PROTACs）。适应症上，BET抑制剂主要被开发用于实体瘤和血液性肿瘤，其中部分还被开发用于治疗炎症性疾病如白癜风等。全球至今还尚无BET抑制剂获批，进度最快的就是MorphoSys的Pelabresib，是首个三期临床试验取得成功的BET抑制剂。MorphoSys围绕该药物布局了骨髓纤维化、恶性外周神经鞘瘤、多发性骨髓瘤等多项适应症。 Pelabrisib是由MorphoSys AG公司研制的first-in-class BET抑制剂，近期Pelabrisib治疗骨髓纤维化III期达到了主要研究终点SVR35（脾脏缩小超过35%），从214例患者的临床数据来看， Pelabrisib与JAK抑制剂芦可替尼联用24周，有65.9%的患者脾脏缩小超过35%，而对照组（芦可替尼与安慰剂）仅有35.2%的患者达到SVR35，实验组的疗效比对照组高30.4%。今年年初，诺华以29亿美元收购MorphoSys AG从而拥有了pelabresib这款BET抑制剂。诺华将基于III期MANIFEST-2研究的积极数据在今年下半年向FDA和EMA提交pelabresib联合芦可替尼治疗骨髓纤维化的上市申请。 ZEN-3694是一种领先的差异化BET抑制剂，被开发联合免疫检查点抑制剂、PARP抑制剂、MEK抑制剂、CDK4/6抑制剂、HDAC抑制剂治疗多种肿瘤。ZEN-3694可以降低BRCA1/2和RAD51等蛋白的DNA修复活性，以提高肿瘤细胞对PARP抑制的敏感性，当前用以治疗转移性去势抵抗性前列腺癌II期临床正在开展中。2019年8月，Zenith Epigenetics 与恒翼生物就该药签订超7800万美元的许可协议，授权恒翼生物获得ZEN-3694在中国（包括中国香港、中国台湾和中国澳门地区）的权益。 JAB-8263是加科思自主研发、具有全球知识产权的小分子BET抑制剂，临床前研究显示其对多种实体瘤和血液瘤均能发挥抗肿瘤作用。从公开数据来看，JAB-8263是同类临床项目中活性最强的BET抑制剂，有望在极低剂量下有效抑制多种肿瘤生长，和Pelabrisib相比具有巨大的差异化优势。目前，加科思正在中美两地开展JAB-8263的多中心、开放性I/IIa期临床研究，适应症涉及白血病及实体瘤。 TQB3617是正大天晴自主研发的一款具有全新化学结构的BET抑制剂，能够通过抑制BET蛋白功能减少c-Myc、NF-κB、Aurora B和BCL-2等致癌基因的异常表达，进而发挥抗肿瘤作用。临床前研究结果显示，TQB3617对BET家族的BRD2、BRD3、BRD4、BRDT蛋白均具有较强的抑制活性。TQB3617用于晚期恶性肿瘤的I期临床试验显示，2例骨髓纤维化患者在治疗第12周结束时，脾 脏体积较基线分别缩小13%和30%，展现出潜在的抗骨髓纤维化疗效。在28例接受疗效评估的淋巴瘤中，总缓解率（ORR）为39.3%（11/28），其中4例CR，7例PR。 Trotabresib（CC-90010）是一种新型、口服、可逆性、小分子BET抑制剂，可穿透高级别胶质瘤患者的脑肿瘤组织，临床前研究显示其可增强替莫唑胺（TMZ）的抗肿瘤作用。已公布的1b/2期开放标签、剂量探索研究结果显示：在长期随访中，新诊断胶质母细胞瘤（GBM）患者接受Trotabresib+TMZ辅助治疗或Trotabresib+TMZ+RT（放疗）同步治疗耐受性良好，未出现新的不良反应。 结语 整体来看，BET是进展相对较慢的一个表观遗传学药物靶点。BET蛋白家族在人体内表达广泛，与多种实体瘤和恶性血液性肿瘤、炎症、肥胖、肺纤维化等多种疾病的发生和发展密切相关，是非常有潜力的药物靶点，全球首个BET抑制剂pelabresib III期临床试验的成功宣告了该靶点的成效性，目前全球围绕BET靶点研发火热，值得一提的是，随着科学技术的发展，BET抑制剂的研发不再局限于小分子化药，已有多家企业、机构研发出BET靶向PROTACs。目前国内药企也积极布局BET靶点，而布局方式除了自主研发，还从外部企业引进，如恒翼生物。期待在药企的不懈努力下，BET靶点可以早日迎来重大突破。 参考来源 1.Raajit Rampal, Sebastian Grosicki, Dominik Chraniuk et al.Updated safety and efficacy data from the phase 3 MANIFEST-2 study of pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib for JAK inhibitor treatment-na?ve patients with myelofibrosis.?JCO?42,?6502-6502(2024).DOI:10.1200/JCO.2024.42.16_suppl.6502 2.2024 ASCO. Abstract?#6502: Updated safety and efficacy data from the phase 3 MANIFEST-2 study of pelabresib in combination with ruxolitinib for JAK inhibitor treatment-na?ve patients with myelofibrosis. END 来源：CPHI制药在线 声明：本文仅代表作者观点，并不代表制药在线立场。本网站内容仅出于传递更多信息之目的。如需转载，请务必注明文章来源和作者。 投稿邮箱：Kelly.Xiao@imsinoexpo.com ▼更多制药资讯，请关注CPHI制药在线▼ 点击阅读原文，进入智药研习社~