MediumexpansionGreater China · Healthcare2026-06-01T10:49:08.000ZJingpost Wire

Akeso lung cancer drug shines in trials, boosting hopes in US$20b market

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What Happened

Akeso, whose drug ivonescimab was hailed as biotech’s “DeepSeek moment” amid US competition last year, announced better-than-expected clinical results showing it can treat a type of lung cancer commonly found in smokers, potentially expanding its approved u...
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Why It Matters

Akeso’s expanded trial data positions ivonescimab to capture a significant share of the $20B NSCLC market, challenging established PD-1 inhibitors.
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Who's Affected

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