An original Nurix announcement on 2026-09-29 reports a research milestone in the Pfizer DAC collaboration. Pfizer handles antibody conjugation and subsequent development. Global vepdegestrant development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights transferred to Rigel in June 2026.
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An original Nurix announcement on 2026-09-29 reports a research milestone in the Pfizer DAC collaboration. Pfizer handles antibody conjugation and subsequent development. Global vepdegestrant development, manufacturing, and commercialization rights transferred to Rigel in June 2026.
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Nurix–Pfizer DAC platform collaboration
DAC targets not disclosed; historical ER PROTAC co-development · Determined by the collaboration program
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Pfizer and BioNTech announced FDA approval of the 2026–2027 XFG-adapted COMIRNATY formula for adults 65 and older and people ages 5–64 with at least one condition increasing the risk of severe COVID-19. The decision drew on existing clinical, nonclinical, and real-world platform evidence plus formulation-specific quality and nonclinical data. The label does not provide unrestricted use across all age groups.
A Nature Materials study describes mRNA-loaded LNPs that reprogram tumor-associated macrophages into Claudin18.2-targeting CAR macrophages. The lipid formulation also promotes TREM2 internalization and degradation, reshaping immune responses. The original abstract reports tumor suppression and longer survival with PD-1 blockade in mice, plus ex vivo patient-sample findings. These findings do not demonstrate clinical efficacy in treated patients.
A Frontiers in Pharmacology review compares direct MCL-1 inhibition with approaches that reduce its abundance, including transcriptional interventions and targeted degradation. The original abstract highlights limited single-agent activity and cardiac safety concerns with inhibitors, while positioning degradation as an unvalidated clinical strategy. Biomarker-guided combinations and dynamic BH3 profiling are discussed; this review does not report a new clinical trial.
Evommune licensed EVO570, formerly HC118, from Hinova for development and commercialization outside Greater China. Upfront consideration totals $30 million: $20 million cash and $10 million in pre-funded warrants. Additional development, regulatory, and commercial milestones could reach approximately $1.1 billion, plus royalties. Phase 1 was expected to begin shortly; the announcement does not establish human efficacy.
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No named clinical candidate, antigen, intracellular target, or trial is disclosed for the DAC collaboration. The E1 grade of rights-transferred vepdegestrant does not automatically apply to DACs.
