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IN BRIEF: Faron Pharmaceuticals starts Phase 2 of Bexmab trial

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Finland-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company - Initiates Phase 2 of Bexmab study investigating humanised antibody bexmarilimab in patients with aggressive myeloid leukemias. Says it has selected hypomethylating agents-refractory or relapsed myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) as the initial indication, based on US Food & Drug Administration guidance. Phase 1 data "demonstrated that optimal target engagement can be achieved with three milligrams per kilogram dosing" with both three and six milligram cohorts showing the "highest immune activation", while the drug produced a 50% remission rate in doublet dose cohorts.

Faron reveals details of next stage of bexmarilimab study

(Sharecast News) - Faron Pharmaceuticals announced on Monday that, following guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the initial indication for phase two advancement in the study investigating bexmarilimab in combination with standard of care, would focus on hypomethylating agents (HMAs)-refractory or relapsed myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

TRADING UPDATES: Bezant optimistic after Hope & Gorob estimate

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Faron Pharmaceuticals upbeat on latest data in blood cancer trials

(Sharecast News) - Faron Pharmaceuticals announced encouraging updated data from its ongoing phase one and two 'BEXMAB' study into relapsed or refractory (r/r) acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) treatments on Wednesday.

IN BRIEF: Faron Pharmaceuticals' Bexmarilimab shows 50% remission rate

Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd - Turku, Finland-based clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company - Says Bexmarilimab study shows 50% remission rate for patients with in relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. Says eight of eleven patients were complete responders or complete responders with incomplete blood recovery. Adds Bexmarilimab continues to be well-tolerated at all tested dose levels, as no dose-limiting toxicity has been observed.

Faron Pharmaceuticals names interim chief medical officer

(Sharecast News) - Cancer immunotherapy-focussed biopharmaceutical firm Faron Pharmaceuticals named Dr Birge Berns as its interim chief medical officer on Thursday, with the transition becoming effective on 22 September, with Dr Berns operating from the UK.

TRADING UPDATES: Faron appoints Birge Berns as interim medical officer

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

Evgen Pharma hires interim CFO from Faron, chair to retire this month

(Alliance News) - Evgen Pharma on Tuesday said Non-Executive Chair Barry Clare will retire at its next board meeting, and announced the hiring of interim Chief Financial Officer Toni Hanninen.

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Pelatro plummets on delisting plans

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Tuesday.

Faron shares surge on FDA drug designation; loss widens on costs

(Alliance News) - Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Tuesday said its interim loss widened on higher costs but saw shares soar after it gained a US Food & Drug Administration orphan drug designation for Bexmarilimab.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Faron Pharmaceuticals sees positive data from phase 1 BEXMAB trial

(Alliance News) - Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd on Wednesday said data from its phase 1 BEXMAB study has shown positive data.

TRADING UPDATES: Ecofin US Renewables expects to pay reduced dividend

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

TRADING UPDATES: Medica shareholders back takeover; Arecor optimistic

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: