Meta-analysis of 24 trials found chemoimmunotherapy improved survival in PD-L1-high advanced NSCLC. PPIs and antibiotics were linked to worse durvalumab outcomes, and a chronotherapy trial was retracted.
Studies highlight ferroptosis and cuproptosis in cancer therapy: a DDR1/VEGFR2 inhibitor reverses gastric cancer chemoresistance, GSH-responsive nanoparticles enhance HCC immunotherapy, and nutrient restriction boosts Sorafenib-induced ferroptosis.
Key oncology developments include a $315 million partnership between Astellas and Vir for the prostate cancer T-cell engager VIR-5500, with updated phase 1 data showing an 82% PSA50 rate. The FDA accepted a filing for Ono Pharmaceuticals' tirabrutinib seeking accelerated approval in primary central nervous system lymphoma. Research findings also identified a new kidney cancer biomarker and showed promising results for the TRK inhibitor repotrectinib and the breast cancer triple therapy gedatolisib plus palbociclib and fulvestrant.
BioNTech faces mixed analyst views as Bernstein initiates with a cautious Market Perform rating, while the company secures FDA Fast Track designation for BNT113 and prepares for a shareholder vote on capital restructuring and leadership transition.
Sensei Biotherapeutics dosed the first patient in a Phase 1b/2 trial of PIKTOR (sapanisertib + serabelisib) in HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. The multi-node PI3K/AKT/mTOR inhibitor previously showed a 47% overall response rate in a Phase 1b trial.
Zentalis selected a 400 mg once-daily, 5-days-on/2-days-off azenosertib regimen for Cyclin E1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian cancer after a DENALI Phase 2 interim analysis. The regimen is planned for DENALI and ASPENOVA as the company pursues a potential accelerated approval pathway.
Replimune said the FDA issued a complete response letter for its RP1 plus nivolumab application in advanced melanoma. The company disputed the agency’s assessment and said it will cut jobs and scale back U.S. manufacturing.
Ultragenyx received FDA clearance for UX016 in GNE myopathy, with a Phase 1/2 study planned for 2026. Soligenix's confirmatory HyBryte trial for CTCL has 66 of 80 patients enrolled, and an interim analysis is expected in early 2026.
Study finds advanced melanoma patients with sufficient vitamin D levels showed better response rates and longer survival when receiving anti-PD-1 immunotherapy compared to those with low vitamin D status.
The immuno-oncology market is projected to grow from $65.22 billion in 2025 to $170.19 billion by 2032, driven by checkpoint inhibitors, CAR-T cell therapy, and cancer vaccines, with North America commanding 43% market share.
