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Dimerix has received a US$10 million upfront payment from Everest Medicines under a regional licensing deal for DMX-200 targeting FSGS in Greater China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. This deal marks Dimerix’s fifth commercial partnership for DMX-200, collectively worth up to A$1.9 billion in milestones and royalties.

Dimerix has secured full sponsorship of the US Investigational New Drug application for its Phase 2-ready kidney drug DMX-652, setting the stage for a clinical trial targeting acute kidney injury in late 2026.

Dimerix CEO Dr Nina Webster detailed the company’s geographic and product diversification at the Bioshares Summit, spotlighting the commercial potential of DMX-200 and the newly acquired Phase 2 asset DMX-652 targeting acute kidney injury.

Dimerix Limited (ASX: DXB) has inked its fifth regional licensing agreement with Everest Medicines, boosting potential milestone payments to A$1.9 billion and expanded its kidney disease pipeline through the acquisition of DMX-652. The Phase 3 ACTION3 trial for DMX-200 remains statistically robust, with funding secured to advance both clinical programs.

PYC Therapeutics has made significant progress across its four RNA therapeutic programs, including dose escalation approvals in its Polycystic Kidney Disease trial and orphan drug designation for its Retinitis Pigmentosa candidate, supported by a robust cash position of $669 million.

Dimerix has strengthened its kidney disease pipeline with a US patent grant for DMX-652, extending protection until 2043 and setting the stage for a Phase 2 trial targeting acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.

Proteomics International has locked in a three-year exclusive distribution deal with Healius, leveraging its extensive pathology network to roll out its Promarker® diagnostic tests nationally from FY27.

PYC Therapeutics has secured Safety Review Committee approval to escalate dosing in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003 for Polycystic Kidney Disease, alongside regulatory clearance for an Open-Label Extension allowing continuous dosing up to 24 months.

Dimerix has acquired DMX-652, a Phase 2-ready oral drug candidate targeting acute kidney injury, expanding its renal disease portfolio. The acquisition includes patent rights, an FDA-approved trial protocol, and funding to initiate clinical development.

Dimerix will provide continued access to its investigational drug DMX-200 for eligible patients with focal segmental glomerular sclerosis after completing the pivotal ACTION3 Phase 3 trial, supporting ongoing treatment ahead of regulatory approval.

Nexsen has locked in over $1.5 million in non-dilutive funding through a national research partnership, accelerating manufacturing scale-up and platform optimisation for its rapid diagnostics technology.

PYC Therapeutics has dosed the first patient in its Phase 1b trial of PYC-003, targeting Polycystic Kidney Disease, aiming to establish safety and efficacy markers ahead of registrational studies.