Kirin

Kyowa Kirin Integrates North America Businesses in Support of Company's 2030 Vision and Rapid Growth Trajectory

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

BEDMINSTER, N.J., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyowa Kirin, Inc., an affiliate of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE: 4151) a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced a key milestone in its North American Business Integration (NABI) initiative; specifically, the merger of its Kyowa Kirin Research and Kyowa Kirin Development companies into Kyowa Kirin, Inc.

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  • BEDMINSTER, N.J., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyowa Kirin, Inc., an affiliate of Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE: 4151) a global specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced a key milestone in its North American Business Integration (NABI) initiative; specifically, the merger of its Kyowa Kirin Research and Kyowa Kirin Development companies into Kyowa Kirin, Inc.
  • Kyowa Kirin Canada, Inc. and BioWa, Inc., both maintain their current structure as subsidiaries of Kyowa Kirin, Inc. and Kyowa Kirin USA Holdings, Inc. respectively.
  • The organizational changes we are making through NABI will help Kyowa Kirin North America deliver the full value of these opportunities," says Gary Zieziula, President, Kyowa Kirin North America.
  • You can learn more about Kyowa Kirin North America at: https://kkna.kyowakirin.com.

Cerecor Announces New Worldwide License Agreement with Kyowa Kirin for Anti-LIGHT Antibody CERC-002

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Monday, March 29, 2021

We are pleased to expand our agreement for this promising first-in-class asset with Kyowa Kirin, a global leader in innovative antibody engineering technology, said Mike Cola, Chief Executive Officer of Cerecor.

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  • We are pleased to expand our agreement for this promising first-in-class asset with Kyowa Kirin, a global leader in innovative antibody engineering technology, said Mike Cola, Chief Executive Officer of Cerecor.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Cerecor will receive exclusive rights for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of the antibody for all indications worldwide including the United States, Europe and Japan.
  • Kyowa Kirin has an option to retain the rights in Japan.
  • CERC-002 is a fully human anti-LIGHT or tumor necrosis factor superfamily member 14 (TNFSF14) monoclonal antibody licensed from Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.

Harvard University and Kyowa Kirin Enter Strategic Research Alliance

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Harvard University and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE:4151) announce that they have entered into a strategic research alliance.

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  • Harvard University and Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (Kyowa Kirin, TSE:4151) announce that they have entered into a strategic research alliance.
  • Projects selected for funding and scientific collaboration will be identified by a Joint Steering Committee, comprising membership from both Harvard and Kyowa Kirin.
  • Harvard OTDs long-running alliance program creates multi-year, collaborative relationships between the University and corporate partners.
  • In establishing discussions with Kyowa Kirin that led to the creation of this research alliance, OTD was assisted by Gemseki, Inc. , a subsidiary of Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories (SNBL), a preclinical CRO in Japan.

A Novel Drug-Device Combination Product Using Terumo's Automated Injection Device Completes Clinical Study in Japan

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Monday, February 8, 2021

TOKYO, Feb. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced the completion of a clinical study in Japan for a product using Terumo's automated injection device developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin).

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced the completion of a clinical study in Japan for a product using Terumo's automated injection device developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin).
  • Kyowa Kirin initiated the clinical study in February 2020, to evaluate the safety of the product which combines the drug G-Lasta (generic name: pegfilgrastim (genetical recombination)) and an automated injection device.
  • G-Lasta is a drug for decreasing incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy, launched in Japan by Kyowa Kirin in 2014.
  • This investigational product has a function to deliver G-Lasta into the patient's body after a specified time.

A Novel Drug-Device Combination Product Using Terumo's Automated Injection Device Completes Clinical Study in Japan

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Monday, February 8, 2021

TOKYO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced the completion of a clinical study in Japan for a product using Terumo's automated injection device developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin).

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  • TOKYO, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announced the completion of a clinical study in Japan for a product using Terumo's automated injection device developed in collaboration with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (TSE:4151, Kyowa Kirin).
  • Kyowa Kirin initiated the clinical study in February 2020, to evaluate the safety of the product which combines the drug G-Lasta (generic name: pegfilgrastim (genetical recombination)) and an automated injection device.
  • G-Lasta is a drug for decreasing incidence of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy, launched in Japan by Kyowa Kirin in 2014.
  • This investigational product has a function to deliver G-Lasta into the patient's body after a specified time.

InveniAI and Kyowa Kirin Enter AI-Powered Novel Target Discovery Collaboration

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

InveniAI and Kyowa Kirin have been collaborating since 2018, to maximize Kyowa Kirins portfolio value through the re-innovation of an existing therapeutic pipeline into new disease indications utilizing AlphaMeld.

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  • InveniAI and Kyowa Kirin have been collaborating since 2018, to maximize Kyowa Kirins portfolio value through the re-innovation of an existing therapeutic pipeline into new disease indications utilizing AlphaMeld.
  • Through this expansion, Kyowa Kirin will leverage AlphaMeld for novel target discovery and validation to generate a clinical pipeline of therapeutic antibodies that address the enduring unmet needs of patients across multiple diseases.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Kyowa Kirin will select multiple programs to advance into clinical development.
  • Under the terms of the collaboration, InveniAI will receive an upfront payment, development and commercial milestones, and royalties.

Helsinn and Kyowa Kirin Asia Pacific sign exclusive license and distribution agreement to strengthen their presence in Asia Pacific’s rare disease therapy area

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Under the terms of the licensing and distribution agreement, Helsinn will grant Kyowa Kirin an exclusive license to distribute, promote, market, and sell VALCHLOR in China.

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  • Under the terms of the licensing and distribution agreement, Helsinn will grant Kyowa Kirin an exclusive license to distribute, promote, market, and sell VALCHLOR in China.
  • It is a rare disease with about 30,000 diagnosed patients in the world and accounts for approximately 45% of primary cutaneous lymphomas1.
  • Dr. Tan Boon Heon, Kyowa Kirins President in the Asia Pacific, commented: Kyowa Kirin is committed to delivering life-changing value to people living with severe diseases.
  • VALCHLOR joins a growing portfolio of innovative products that we are introducing in the rare disease, nephrology and hemato-oncology space in Asia.

Kyowa Hakko Bio Establishes New Facility in Thailand to Supply Human Milk Oligosaccharides Worldwide

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO. LTD. (Kyowa Hakko Bio), a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings), has announced that it will establish a new facility to manufacture human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in Thailand.

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  • TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --KYOWA HAKKO BIO CO. LTD. (Kyowa Hakko Bio), a subsidiary of Kirin Holdings Company, Limited (Kirin Holdings), has announced that it will establish a new facility to manufacture human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in Thailand.
  • Kyowa Hakko Bio decided on the move with expectations of a future increase in global demand for HMOs.
  • The new facility is to be established at Kyowa Hakko Bio's subsidiary Thai Kyowa Biotechnologies Co., Ltd. (Thai Kyowa) in Rayong Province, Thailand.
  • Kyowa Hakko Bio will be able to secure a competitive advantage through its strain development and manufacturing process development capabilities.

Ardelyx and Kyowa Kirin Highlight New Data Supporting the Clinical Safety and Efficacy of First-In-Class, Phosphate Absorption Inhibitor Tenapanor at ASN's Kidney Week 2020

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

In Japan, Kyowa Kirin has conducted three Phase 2 trials of tenapanor as KHK7791.

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  • In Japan, Kyowa Kirin has conducted three Phase 2 trials of tenapanor as KHK7791.
  • Recent advances in our mechanistic understanding of phosphate absorption have led to a whole new way of thinking about how to manage hyperphosphatemia.
  • With its novel mechanism of action targeting paracellular phosphate transport and comprehensive clinical data continuing to support its efficacy and safety, I believe tenapanor, if approved, has the potential to truly transform the management of hyperphosphatemia."
  • In 2017, Ardelyx and Kyowa Kirin entered into a license agreement that provides Kyowa Kirin exclusive rights to develop and commercialize tenapanor in Japan for the treatment of cardiorenal diseases.

Kyowa Kirin and MEI Pharma Announce First Patient Dosed in Japanese Pivotal Phase 2 Study of Zandelisib in Patients with Indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

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Friday, October 2, 2020

In April 2020,MEI and Kyowa Kirin entered aglobal license, development, and commercialization agreement to further develop and commercialize zandelisib.

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  • In April 2020,MEI and Kyowa Kirin entered aglobal license, development, and commercialization agreement to further develop and commercialize zandelisib.
  • MEI and Kyowa Kirin will co-develop and co-promote zandelisib in the U.S., with MEI booking all revenue from the U.S. sales.
  • Ongoing zandelisib studies also include a Japanese Phase 2 pivotal study in patients withiNHL without small lymphocytic lymphoma, LPL and WM being conducted by Kyowa Kirin.
  • We do not intend to update any of these factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements.