Updated phase I data showed zoldonrasib produced a 52% confirmed objective response rate and 93% disease control rate in previously treated KRAS G12D-mutant NSCLC. No grade 4 or higher treatment-related adverse events were observed at the recommended phase II dose.
Tango Therapeutics said it plans to start a pivotal 300-patient randomized vopimetostat trial in second-line pancreatic cancer this year after FDA interactions. The company also reported early combination enrollment with daraxonrasib and zoldonrasib and said more monotherapy and combination data are expected later this year.
Revolution Medicines said daraxonrasib extended median survival to 13.2 months versus 6.7 months for chemotherapy in a phase 3 pancreatic cancer study. The company plans to seek FDA approval for the KRAS-targeting pill.
Pharmaceutical M&A is shifting toward late-stage clinical assets with proven human data, particularly in GLP-1 obesity drugs, oncology, and central nervous system disorders. Companies like Viking Therapeutics, Structure Therapeutics, and Revolution Medicines represent compelling acquisition targets with advanced clinical programs. This trend reflects industry prioritization of de-risked assets that can accelerate commercialization pathways.
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN trial results showing Vanrafia (atrasentan) slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, with a 2.39ml/min/1.73m² eGFR difference versus placebo at week 136.
Novartis announced final Phase III ALIGN results showing Vanrafia slowed kidney function decline in adults with IgA nephropathy, supporting planned submissions for traditional approval in 2026 following accelerated approvals in the U.S. and China in 2025.