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Globe and Mail
2 hours ago
- Globe and Mail
Diabetes Clinical Trials Analysis 2025: EMA, PDMA, FDA Approvals, Therapies, Medication, NDA Approval, IND, Mechanism of Action, Route of Administration by DelveInsight
Diabetes Companies are vTv Therapeutics, Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly and Company, Celon Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, AstraZeneca, Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd., Neurodon, Abarceo Pharma, Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical and others. (Albany, USA) DelveInsight's, ' Diabetes Pipeline Insight 2025 ' report provides comprehensive insights about 200+ companies and 200+ pipeline drugs in the Diabetes pipeline landscape. It covers the Diabetes pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and nonclinical stage products. It also covers the Diabetes therapeutics assessment by product type, stage, route of administration, and molecule type. It further highlights the inactive pipeline products in this space. Discover the latest drugs and treatment options in the Diabetes Pipeline. Dive into DelveInsight's comprehensive report today! @ Diabetes Pipeline Outlook Key Takeaways from the Diabetes Pipeline Report In April 2025, Gan & LEE Pharmaceuticals announced a study will be conducted to compare the efficacy, safety and patient-reported outcome of once-weekly GZR4 and once-daily Insulin Degludec with or without Non-Insulin Antidiabetic Agents in subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) treated with basal insulin. In March 2025, Dong-AST Co. Ltd announced a study is a multicenter, double-blind, active-controlled, randomized, parallel, phase IV clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DA-2811 when added to ongoing metformin monotherapy in patients with type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycemic control. In March 2025, Novo Nordisk A/S announced a study compares 2 medicines for type 1 and type 2 diabetes - faster aspart (a new medicine) and insulin aspart (a medicine doctors can already prescribe). Participants will either get faster aspart or insulin aspart (NovoRapid®) - which treatment is decided by chance. DelveInsight's Diabetes pipeline report depicts a robust space with 200+ active players working to develop 200+ pipeline therapies for Diabetes treatment. The leading Diabetes Companies such as vTv Therapeutics, Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly and Company, Celon Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, AstraZeneca, Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd., Neurodon, Abarceo Pharma, Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical and others. Promising Diabetes Therapies such as Aspirin, DA-2811, Forxiga, TG103, and others. Stay ahead with the most recent pipeline outlook for Diabetes. Get insights into clinical trials, emerging therapies, and leading companies with DelveInsight @ Diabetes Treatment Drugs Emerging Diabetes Drugs Profile Cadisegliatin: vTv Therapeutics Cadisegliatin, also known as TTP399, is an innovative oral medication developed by vTv Therapeutics, designed as a liver-selective glucokinase activator. It aims to serve as an adjunctive therapy to insulin for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This drug has been recognized for its potential to improve glycemic control by enhancing hepatic glucose uptake and glycogen storage independently of insulin, addressing a critical need in diabetes management. Currently, the drug is in the Phase III stage of its clinical trial for the treatment of Diabetes. LY-3209590: Eli Lilly and Company Insulin efsitora alfa (LY3209590) is a once-weekly basal insulin, a fusion protein that combines a novel single-chain variant of insulin with a human IgG2 Fc domain. It is specifically designed for once-weekly subcutaneous administration, and with its low peak-to-trough ratio, it has the potential to provide more stable glucose levels (less glucose variability) throughout the week. Efsitora is in phase III development for adults with type 1 and 2 diabetes. THDB0206: Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical BC Lispro (THDB0206) is an ultra-rapid-acting insulin analog developed by Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. for the treatment of Diabetes. BC Lispro is designed to restore early-phase insulin secretion, which is often impaired in diabetic patients. This insulin analog utilizes a new formulation technology that allows for rapid absorption and action, mimicking the physiological pattern of insulin secretion after meals. Such characteristics are expected to reduce the risk of late postprandial hypoglycemia, providing patients with greater flexibility in managing their insulin injections. Currently, the drug is in the Phase III stage of its clinical trial for the treatment of Diabetes. CPL207280: Celon Pharma CPL207280 is a novel G-protein-coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) agonist under development for the treatment of Diabetes. CPL207280 acts as an agonist for GPR40, a receptor that plays a crucial role in enhancing glucose-stimulated insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. This mechanism is particularly beneficial for T2D patients, as it can improve glycemic control without the risk of hypoglycemia, a common side effect associated with other diabetes medications. Currently, the drug is in the Phase II stage of development to treat Diabetes. XW014: Sciwind Biosciences XW014 is an oral small molecule glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist developed by Sciwind Biosciences for the treatment of obesity and Diabetes (T2D). XW014 functions as a GLP-1 receptor agonist, which means it mimics the action of the GLP-1 hormone that is released after meals. This hormone plays a key role in regulating glucose metabolism by stimulating insulin secretion, inhibiting glucagon release, and promoting satiety. As an oral small molecule, XW014 offers advantages over traditional peptide-based GLP-1 therapies, such as ease of administration and the potential for combination therapies with other oral medications. Currently, the drug is in Phase I stage of its clinical trial for the treatment of Diabetes. KN056: Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd. KN-056 is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) modulator developed by Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd. for the treatment of Diabetes. KN-056 functions as a GLP-1R modulator, which means it targets the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor. GLP-1 is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating glucose metabolism by stimulating insulin secretion, inhibiting glucagon release, and promoting satiety. By modulating the GLP-1 receptor, KN-056 aims to improve glycemic control in patients with Diabetes. Currently, the drug is in the Phase I stage of its clinical trial for the treatment of Diabetes. The Diabetes Pipeline Report Provides Insights into The report provides detailed insights about companies that are developing therapies for the treatment of Diabetes with aggregate therapies developed by each company for the same. It accesses the Different therapeutic candidates segmented into early-stage, mid-stage, and late-stage of development for Diabetes Treatment. Diabetes Companies are involved in targeted therapeutics development with respective active and inactive (dormant or discontinued) projects. Diabetes Drugs under development based on the stage of development, route of administration, target receptor, monotherapy or combination therapy, a different mechanism of action, and molecular type. Detailed analysis of collaborations (company-company collaborations and company-academia collaborations), licensing agreement and financing details for future advancement of the Diabetes market Explore groundbreaking therapies and clinical trials in the Diabetes Pipeline. Access DelveInsight's detailed report now! @ New Diabetes Drugs and Medication Diabetes Companies vTv Therapeutics, Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly and Company, Celon Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, AstraZeneca, Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd., Neurodon, Abarceo Pharma, Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical and others. The Diabetes pipeline report provides the therapeutic assessment of the pipeline drugs by the Route of Administration. Products have been categorized under various ROAs such as Oral Intravenous Subcutaneous Parenteral Topical Diabetes Products have been categorized under various Molecule types such as, Recombinant fusion proteins Small molecule Monoclonal antibody Peptide Polymer Gene therapy Unveil the future of Diabetes Treatment. Learn about new drugs, pipeline developments, and key companies with DelveInsight's expert analysis @ Diabetes Market Drivers and Barriers Scope of the Diabetes Pipeline Report Coverage- Global Diabetes Companies- vTv Therapeutics, Tonghua Dongbao Pharmaceutical, Eli Lilly and Company, Celon Pharma, Sciwind Biosciences, AstraZeneca, Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd., Neurodon, Abarceo Pharma, Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical and others. Diabetes Therapies- Aspirin, DA-2811, Forxiga, TG103, and others. Diabetes Therapeutic Assessment by Product Type: Mono, Combination, Mono/Combination Diabetes Therapeutic Assessment by Clinical Stages: Discovery, Pre-clinical, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III Get the latest on Diabetes Therapies and clinical trials. Download DelveInsight's in-depth pipeline report today! @ Diabetes Companies, Key Products and Unmet Needs Table of Content Introduction Executive Summary Diabetes: Overview Pipeline Therapeutics Therapeutic Assessment Diabetes– DelveInsight's Analytical Perspective Late Stage Products (Phase III) Cadisegliatin: vTv Therapeutics Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Mid-Stage Products (Phase II) CPL207280: Celon Pharma Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Early Stage Products (Phase I) KN056: Suzhou Alphamab Co., Ltd. Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Preclinical and Discovery Stage Products Drug name: Company name Drug profiles in the detailed report….. Inactive Products Diabetes Key Companies Diabetes Key Products Diabetes- Unmet Needs Diabetes- Market Drivers and Barriers Diabetes- Future Perspectives and Conclusion Diabetes Analyst Views Diabetes Key Companies Appendix About Us DelveInsight is a leading healthcare-focused market research and consulting firm that provides clients with high-quality market intelligence and analysis to support informed business decisions. With a team of experienced industry experts and a deep understanding of the life sciences and healthcare sectors, we offer customized research solutions and insights to clients across the globe. Connect with us to get high-quality, accurate, and real-time intelligence to stay ahead of the growth curve. Media Contact Company Name: DelveInsight Business Research LLP Contact Person: Ankit Nigam Email: Send Email Phone: +19193216187 Address: 304 S. Jones Blvd #2432 City: Albany State: New York Country: United States Website:

National Post
3 hours ago
- National Post
Zetagen Therapeutics Announces Peer-reviewed Publication of In-Vivo Dose Optimization Findings for ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Liver Metastases
Article content (Patients with disseminated metastatic disease from breast cancer are likely to have liver involvement in >50% of cases at some point during disease progression. Article content These patients have poor prognosis; and, when treated with the standard of care systemic therapy they have a median survival of <9-months.) Article content Zetagen identifies two concentrations of ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) which were most effective in treating metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in the liver ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) exhibits significant decrease in tumor volume (4-fold) vs. control Doxorubicin ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) demonstrates a 3.9-fold increase in survival rate over control Doxorubicin with no lung or brain metastases. Article content SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Zetagen Therapeutics, a private, clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company developing first-of-its-kind targeted therapies for primary and metastatic breast cancer, announced today the peer-reviewed publication in PLOS-One of their dose optimization in-vivo study results of ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005). Zetagen identified two concentrations of ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) which demonstrated superior effectiveness, reduction in tumor burden, and increased survival rate over control Doxorubicin. ' Patients with disseminated metastatic breast cancer involving the liver, face a poor prognosis and new approaches are urgently needed, ' stated Debasish Tripathy, MD, Professor and Chairman, Department of Breast Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. ' Although some therapies have been designed for direct administration for liver metastases, they have not demonstrated efficacy in significantly improving survival. ZetaMast™ is an innovative therapeutic approach that has demonstrated systemic biological effects potentially extending beyond liver metastases in preclinical models, offering promising potential to enhance outcomes in this setting.' ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) Increased Survival in a Mouse Xenograft Liver Metastases Model. The 4T1, TNBC cell line, tagged with luc2 luciferase (4T1-luc2), was implanted directly into the liver of BALB/c mice. Seven days after tumor inoculation, mice were treated with various concentrations via a single administration of ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) (30-, 60-, 120-, 180-, 240-, or 480-μg) in combination with 5-mg/kg doxorubicin. Mice in the Control group received 5 mg/kg of doxorubicin and the ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) carrier without Zetagen's small molecule, administered every 72-hours. ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) has the ability to deliver Zetagen's small molecules intratumorally as well as other therapies, avoiding off-target side effects. 'Effective locoregional therapies are likely the key to reducing breast cancer mortality for patients with disseminated metastatic disease and increasing 5-year survival above 31%. If treatments like ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) can be given when and where needed, increasing the duration of overall tumor control, which may be enough to tip the balance towards a favorable impact on survival,' stated Bryan S. Margulies, MS, Ph.D., CSO of Zetagen. Article content About ZetaMAST™ (Zeta-MBC-005) Article content ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) is a proprietary drug eluting carrier designed for locoregional administration, controlled release of two small molecules in the treatment of multifocal, unresectable, liver metastases from breast cancer with the potential to increase survival rates. Article content The USPTO has granted Zetagen a 'Composition of Matter' patent for ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005), and Zetagen has also submitted a filing to the FDA for Orphan Drug Designation. Article content Zetagen is finalizing preparations for an FDA IND submission this fall, with a Phase 1b clinical trial set to commence early 2026. Article content About Zetagen Therapeutics Article content Zetagen has three novel drugs in development, Article content ZetaMet™ (Zeta-BC-003) Article content , for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer to bone, Article content ZetaMast™ (Zeta-MBC-005) Article content for breast cancer liver metastases (BCLM), and Article content (NEW) ZetaPrime™ (Zeta-PBC-007) Article content for the treatment of primary HR+ breast cancer, all with inspiring results. To learn more, visit Article content . Article content The FDA has acknowledged Zetagen's innovative research with multiple Breakthrough Designations, notably ZetaMet™ (Zeta-BC-003). Under FDA and Health Canada (HC) approval through the Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) programs, Zetagen has treated eight patients with ZetaMet™ (Zeta-BC-003), with results featured in several peer-reviewed journals. Furthermore, Zetagen has completed enrollment for its Phase 2a open-label clinical trial focused on treating metastatic breast cancer in the spine. Article content Zetagen Upcoming Events Article content Zetagen will attend the 2025 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). Article content Forward-Looking Statements Article content This press release contains certain forward-looking statements with the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, as amended, including those relating to the Company's product development, clinical and regulatory timelines, market opportunity, competitive position, possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, potential growth opportunities and other statements that are predictive in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate and management's current beliefs and assumptions. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Investor Inquiries: Article content Article content Article content


Globe and Mail
3 hours ago
- Globe and Mail
Kraft Heinz pulling artificial dyes from its US products in 2027
Kraft Heinz will be pulling artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll out new products with the dyes. The move comes nearly two months after U.S. health officials said that they would urge foodmakers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that almost 90% of its U.S. products already don't contain food, drug & cosmetic colors, but that the products that do still use the dyes will have them removed by the end of 2027. FD&C colors are synthetic additives that are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in food, drugs and cosmetics. Kraft Heinz said that many of its U.S. products that still use the FD&C colors are in its beverage and desserts categories, including certain products sold under brands including Crystal Light, Kool Aid, Jell-O and Jet Puffed. The company said that it will instead use natural colors for the products. 'The vast majority of our products use natural or no colors, and we've been on a journey to reduce our use of FD&C colors across the remainder of our portfolio," Pedro Navio, North America President at Kraft Heinz, said in a statement. Kraft Heinz stripped artificial colors, flavors and preservatives from its macaroni and cheese in 2016 and said it has never used artificial dyes in its ketchup. The company plans to work with licensees of its brands to encourage them to remove the dyes. In April Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said at a news conference that the agency would take steps to eliminate the synthetic dyes by the end of 2026, largely by relying on voluntary efforts from the food industry. Health advocates have long called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods, citing mixed studies indicating they can cause neurobehavioral problems, including hyperactivity and attention issues, in some children. The FDA has maintained that the approved dyes are safe and that 'the totality of scientific evidence shows that most children have no adverse effects when consuming foods containing color additives.' The FDA currently allows 36 food color additives, including eight synthetic dyes. In January, the agency announced that the dye known as Red 3 — used in candies, cakes and some medications — would be banned in food by 2027 because it caused cancer in laboratory rats. Artificial dyes are used widely in U.S. foods. In Canada and in Europe — where synthetic colors are required to carry warning labels — manufacturers mostly use natural substitutes. Several states, including California and West Virginia, have passed laws restricting the use of artificial colors in foods. Many U.S. food companies are already reformulating their foods, according to Sensient Colors, one of the world's largest producers of food dyes and flavorings. In place of synthetic dyes, foodmakers can use natural hues made from beets, algae and crushed insects and pigments from purple sweet potatoes, radishes and red cabbage.