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Vectus Biosystems is close to finalising a $4.3 million transaction with Canadian biotech XORTX Therapeutics, while actively pursuing licensing opportunities for its anti-fibrotic drug candidates amid cost reductions.

Tissue Repair’s December quarter update reveals a cautious path forward for its Phase 3 TR987 trial amid slow patient recruitment, while its TR Pro+ product line gains momentum through a new distributor partnership and upcoming product launches.

Actinogen Medical has completed enrolment for its pivotal XanaMIA Alzheimer's trial ahead of schedule, with a positive interim analysis supporting continuation. The company is gearing up for an open-label extension and advancing commercial and partnership strategies.

Biotron Limited has successfully closed its fully subscribed rights issue, raising $1.52 million, and completed the acquisition of Sedarex Limited, positioning itself for growth in its diversified biotech portfolio.

Alterity Therapeutics has bolstered its Phase 2 data for ATH434 in Multiple System Atrophy and is advancing regulatory plans for a pivotal Phase 3 trial, supported by a robust cash position of A$49.2 million.

Actinogen Medical’s pivotal XanaMIA trial for Alzheimer’s disease has received a green light from its independent Data Monitoring Committee to continue, reinforcing confidence in the drug’s safety and efficacy profile.

Imugene Limited has reported compelling clinical trial results for its off-the-shelf CAR T therapy, azer-cel, alongside FDA validation and a strategic collaboration, while managing cash flow amid cost reductions.

Prescient Therapeutics has secured a key regulatory milestone with the EMA granting Orphan Drug Designation for PTX-100 to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, while expanding its Phase 2a clinical trial across multiple continents.

Opthea Limited has streamlined its operations with a NASDAQ delisting and completed a strategic review, positioning itself to advance the OPT-302 treatment for LAM with a robust cash position.

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals reports solid progress in its Phase 3 knee osteoarthritis trial, expanding internationally and publishing key Phase 2 biomarker data. The company maintains a robust cash position to support ongoing clinical milestones.

Noxopharm has successfully completed dosing in its HERACLES clinical trial for SOF-SKN™, demonstrating strong safety and tolerability. The company also secured a new overseas partnership and its first US patent for the Sofra platform.

Neurizon Therapeutics has cleared a major regulatory hurdle with the FDA lifting the clinical hold on its lead drug NUZ-001 and secured a comprehensive $33 million funding package to advance its pivotal ALS trial.