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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. develops and commercializes biotechnology medicines for serious diseases across eye disease, allergic and inflammatory conditions, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, neurological disease, hematologic conditions, infectious disease and rare disease. News about REGN commonly covers marketed products and pipeline programs such as EYLEA, EYLEA HD, Dupixent, Praluent, Libtayo, Kevzara, Otarmeni and investigational therapies developed through antibody, genetic medicine and RNA-based approaches.
Recurring company updates include financial results, FDA and European regulatory approvals, clinical trial data, label expansions, collaboration and licensing activity, product-access and pricing arrangements, share repurchase authorizations and corporate responsibility recognition. Regeneron's disclosures also frequently address its Sanofi collaboration around Dupixent and its use of proprietary technologies such as VelocImmune in drug discovery.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announces that the FDA has accepted for Priority Review its sBLA for Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in patients aged 12 and older. If approved, Dupixent will be the first FDA-approved treatment for EoE in the U.S. Currently, there are around 160,000 patients in the U.S. with EoE, with about 48,000 not responding to existing therapies. The FDA's decision is expected by August 3, 2022. The sBLA is backed by Phase 3 trial data showing Dupixent's efficacy in easing EoE symptoms.
Regeneron and Sanofi announced positive results from the Phase 3 PRIME2 trial for Dupixent (dupilumab), showing significant effectiveness in treating prurigo nodularis. At 12 weeks, 37% of patients on Dupixent experienced meaningful itch reduction, compared to 22% on placebo. By 24 weeks, this increased to 58% vs 20%. Dupixent also improved skin clarity in 45% of patients. Regulatory filings for Dupixent's approval in prurigo nodularis are planned for 2022. Safety results were consistent with its existing profile, although some adverse events were reported.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) and the Society for Science celebrated the winners of the 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search, awarding over $1.8 million to students for their innovative research. Christine Ye won the top prize of $250,000 for her work on gravitational waves from neutron star-black hole collisions. The competition, held in person for the first time since 2019, recognized 40 finalists for their exceptional scientific projects aimed at addressing global challenges. In total, Regeneron awarded $3.1 million across various prizes and scholarships.
On February 28, 2022, Intellia Therapeutics and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals announced promising interim results from a Phase 1 clinical trial of NTLA-2001 for treating transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). The study demonstrated a mean serum TTR reduction of 93% at the highest dose (1.0 mg/kg) by day 28, with durable reductions lasting between two to twelve months. The treatment was generally well tolerated, with mild adverse effects reported. The companies plan to advance the therapy into a dose-expansion cohort in Q1 2022, marking a significant step in CRISPR-based genomic medicine.
Regeneron and Sanofi announced positive Phase 3 trial results for Dupixent (dupilumab) 300 mg weekly in treating eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic inflammatory disease. The trial showed a 64% reduction in disease symptoms after 24 weeks compared to placebo, with 59% of Dupixent patients achieving histological remission. The safety profile was consistent with previous studies. Regulatory filings are expected in 2022. EoE affects around 160,000 patients in the U.S., highlighting the potential market for Dupixent in this indication.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced positive Phase 3 trial results for Dupixent (dupilumab) in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in biologic-naïve patients. The trial showed that Dupixent significantly reduced itch and urticaria activity scores at 24 weeks compared to standard antihistamine treatment. Key findings included a 63% reduction in itch severity and a 65% reduction in urticaria activity. The safety profile of Dupixent remained consistent, with adverse events rates comparable to placebo. Dupixent's potential for treating CSU is still under clinical evaluation.
Regeneron and Sanofi announced the termination of a Phase 3 trial for Dupixent in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) due to failure to achieve statistical significance despite observed improvements in key endpoints. The trial was halted based on an interim analysis indicating futility. However, a previous Phase 3 trial showed positive results in biologic-naïve patients, indicating Dupixent significantly reduced itch and hives. Both companies remain committed to developing Dupixent for CSU and are evaluating next steps following this setback.
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: REGN) announced positive outcomes from its Phase 2 trial of aflibercept 8 mg, showing enhanced visual acuity and drying effects compared to the standard 2 mg EYLEA dose. The trial met primary safety endpoints with no new safety signals observed through week 44. Key results include 40% of patients achieving dryness in the center subfield and average letter improvements of 7.9 in the aflibercept group. Phase 3 results for wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema are anticipated in late 2022.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Sanofi announced that the FDA has accepted for Priority Review the supplemental Biologics License Application for Dupixent (dupilumab) targeting children aged 6 months to 5 years with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. This approval could make Dupixent the first biologic treatment for this age group, with a decision expected by June 9, 2022. The application is backed by successful Phase 3 trial results showing improved skin clearance and reduced disease severity compared to standard treatments, while safety results align with earlier data for older patients.