Two Chinese pharmaceutical companies have reported new inhibitor discoveries in recent patents. Changchun Genescience Pharmaceuticals identified FGFR2/3 inhibitors for cancer and bone disorder treatment, while Hengrui Pharmaceuticals disclosed new SNF2L2 inhibitors potentially useful for cancer therapy.
The FDA has cleared Abbisko Therapeutics' IND application for ABSK061, an oral FGFR2/3 inhibitor for achondroplasia, while BridgeBio reports positive Phase 3 results for its oral infigratinib in the same condition. Both companies are advancing oral therapies targeting FGFR3 overactivity in this genetic growth disorder.
The FDA has granted Priority Review for lirafugratinib, an FGFR2 inhibitor for second-line cholangiocarcinoma treatment, with a PDUFA date of September 27, 2026. Clinical trial data showed a 46.5% objective response rate and 11.8-month median duration of response. The therapy demonstrated a manageable safety profile with lower rates of common FGFR inhibitor side effects.
Cogent Biosciences is preparing parallel FDA submissions for bezuclastinib across three indications following positive pivotal trial results, with potential launches beginning in late 2026 and full commercialization expected by early 2027.
BridgeBio Pharma reported positive Phase 3 results for oral infigratinib in children with achondroplasia, meeting primary and secondary endpoints with superior growth velocity and the first statistically significant improvement in body proportionality. The company plans regulatory submissions in the second half of 2026.
