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Ivonescimab Included in FirstWord Pharma's "The Drugs That Will Shape 2026"
Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) is pleased to share that the international industry media FirstWord Pharma released its list titled "Spotlight On: The Drugs That Will Shape 2026", providing an in-depth analysis of 20 key drugs poised to define the trajectory of the global pharmaceutical industry and transform disease treatment paradigms in 2026 and beyond. Akeso/Summit Therapeutics' ivonescimab(PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody) was selected for inclusion. It stands as the only drug on this list originating f
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[{"type":"text","content":"HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) is pleased to share that the international industry media FirstWord Pharma released its list titled "Spotlight On: The Drugs That Will Shape 2026", providing an in-depth analysis of 20 key drugs poised to define the trajectory of the global pharmaceutical industry and transform disease treatment paradigms in 2026 and beyond. Akeso/Summit Therapeutics' ivonescimab(PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody) was selected for inclusion. It stands as the only drug on this list originating from a Chinese innovative pharmaceutical company's independent R&D.","length":629,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"FirstWord Pharma's 2026 list aggregates core pipeline assets from the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. Alongside ivonescimab, the list highlights transformative therapies such as Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment Kisunla, AstraZeneca/Daiichi Sankyo's ADC Datroway, Novartis' antisense oligonucleotide Pelacarsen, and Moderna/Merck's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine intesmeran autogene. Other featured assets include Gilead Sciences/Arcellx's CAR-T therapy anito-cel, Roche's oral SERD Giredestrant, and next-generation metabolic therapies from Novo Nordisk and Pfizer.","length":614,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Akeso maintains a global operational outlook, with a steadfast commitment to addressing unmet clinical needs. The company consistently refines its research, development, and clinical strategies, while broadening its multidimensional drug technology innovation platform. As it advances its global "IO 2.0+" strategy, Akeso is accelerating the worldwide development of cutting-edge therapies in areas such as autoimmune and neurological disorders. Through open collaboration, the company integrates global advantages and resources, continually strengthening its core international competitiveness, ultimately advancing innovative medicines of Chinese origin for the benefit of patients worldwide.","length":704,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Forward-Looking Statement of Akeso, Inc.This announcement by Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK, "Akeso") contains "forward-looking statements". These statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of Akeso's management and are sub...