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News for ASTELLAS PHARMA UNSP/ (ALPMY) centers on the activities of Astellas Pharma Inc., a global life sciences company active in medicinal and botanical manufacturing and pharmaceutical development. Company press releases highlight developments across oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women’s health, as well as collaborations with partners, startups and academic institutions.
Investors and observers following ALPMY-related news will see frequent oncology updates. Recent items include long-term overall survival data for XTANDI (enzalutamide) in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer from the ARCHES and ENZAMET trials, and new analyses of PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin) in locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Astellas also announces its broader oncology presence at major meetings such as the ASCO Annual Meeting, where it presents multiple abstracts on approved therapies and pipeline programs, including a selective protein degrader targeting KRAS G12D.
Ophthalmology news features IZERVAY (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution), a C5 inhibitor for geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration in the United States. Astellas reports new data from the GATHER Phase 3 studies and related analyses at ophthalmology congresses, covering biomarkers, disease mechanisms, patient experience and imaging-based structure–function relationships.
News flow also covers strategic partnerships and ecosystem-building initiatives. Examples include agreements with the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development and Mitsubishi Research Institute to support drug-discovery startups in Korea and Japan, the Astellas Future Innovator Prize at MBC BioLabs for early-stage biotech companies, and a planned joint venture with YASKAWA Electric Corporation to develop a cell therapy manufacturing platform using the Maholo robot. Additional releases describe patient-centric campaigns such as Patient Advocacy Organization (PAO) Action Week and governance updates on nominees for the Board of Directors. Together, these news items provide a view into Astellas’ research focus, collaborations, patient engagement and corporate oversight relevant to ALPMY.
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Astellas Pharma announced the publication of results from the Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT trial evaluating zolbetuximab in combination with mFOLFOX6 for patients with CLDN18.2-positive, HER2-negative gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Published in The Lancet, the trial met its primary endpoint of progression-free survival (PFS) and secondary endpoint of overall survival (OS). Key findings include a 24.9% reduced risk of progression or death and a median PFS of 10.61 months for zolbetuximab versus 8.67 months for placebo. OS data revealed a 25% reduced risk of death, with median OS of 18.23 months for the treatment group. The SPOTLIGHT study establishes the clinical benefit of zolbetuximab, supporting Astellas' development efforts in gastric cancer.
On April 11, 2023, Kyoto University's Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) and Astellas Pharma entered the second phase of their joint research agreement. This phase focuses on enhancing the use of differentiated cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) for innovative medical solutions. Building on prior research from July 2017 to March 2023, the collaboration will establish a technological platform to produce high-quality iPS cell-derived cells. The key initiatives include developing evaluation systems to improve clinical predictability and creating new cell therapy programs. CiRA's Director, Jun Takahashi, and Astellas' CSO, Yoshitsugu Shitaka, express optimism about the potential advancements in drug discovery and treatment options for various diseases.