Novartis agrees to acquire Myricx Bio, advancing next-generation antibody-drug conjugate innovation with a novel NMTi payload, expanding options for cancer patients

Novartis agrees to acquire Myricx Bio, advancing next-generation antibody-drug conjugate innovation with a novel NMTi payload, expanding options for cancer patients
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  • Adds potential first-in-class, N-myristoyltransferase inhibitor (NMTi) antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) payload platform, designed to address resistance to current payloads
  • Strengthens the Novartis oncology pipeline with two lead ADC assets and a broader payload platform with potential impact across multiple solid tumor settings
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Novartis receives European Commission approval for Itvisma® for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

Novartis receives European Commission approval for Itvisma® for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
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  • First gene replacement therapy in the EU for broad population with SMA, including children two years and older, teens and adults
     
  • Fixed, one-time dose designed to replace the faulty SMN1 gene, providing a distinct option from ongoing dosing approaches
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