TuHURA Biosciences said the FDA granted orphan drug designation to IFx-2.0 for stage IIB to stage IV cutaneous melanoma based on Phase 1 data. The company said its Phase 3 IFx-2.0 study in first-line Merkel cell carcinoma continues to enroll.
A rectal cancer study found hypofractionated radiotherapy increased ISG15+MHC-I+ neutrophils with antigen-presenting capabilities. The report linked the effect to IFN-α/NOD1 signaling and improved anti-PD-1 responses in models.
ImmunityBio announced $113 million in net product revenue for Anktiva in 2025, a 700% year-over-year increase, while expanding regulatory authorization to 33 countries and securing first approval for lung cancer treatment in Saudi Arabia.
