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Kodiak Sciences shares surge 178% after Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted match Eylea in Phase 3 trial
biopharma10 hours ago

Kodiak Sciences shares surge 178% after Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted match Eylea in Phase 3 trial

Kodiak Sciences stock jumped 178% after its two eye drugs, Zenkuda and tabirafusp-ted, matched Regeneron’s Eylea in a Phase 3 trial for wet age-related macular degeneration. Zenkuda allowed over half of patients to receive injections only once every six months, compared to every eight weeks for Eylea. The company plans to file for FDA approval of Zenkuda in the fourth quarter of 2026.

healthcare3 years ago

Kodiak Sciences Abandons Eye Drug Development, Stock Plummets

Kodiak Sciences Inc has decided to discontinue the development of its experimental drug, tarcocimab tedromer, for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. The decision was made after the drug failed to meet its main goal in two late-stage studies and was found to cause an increase in cataracts over time in patients. As a result, the company's shares tumbled 40% in premarket trading.