Receptos isn't the only company in the G-coupled protein receptor oral MS drug arena, but it believes its proprietary S1P1 agonist will improve on Novartis' first-in-class S1P1 modulator Gilenya. Unlike Gilenya, which hits four of the five S1P receptor subtypes, the Receptos molecule binds selectively to S1P1 and has a predicted human half-life of approximately one day, potentially improving the safety profile and reducing complications for MS patients.
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KalVista’s Ekterly obtains US approval as the first oral, on-demand therapy for hereditary angioedema. It will compete with established injectables.
The biotech announced positive topline results from the Phase II SUMMIT study in non-advanced systemic mastocytosis, with data for advanced SM and GIST expected later this year.
Still holding out hope after multiple rejections for the tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
