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Brii Biosciences Announces Licensing Agreement with Joincare Group for Rights to BRII-693 in Greater China

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Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) has entered into a licensing agreement with Joincare Group for the exclusive rights to develop and commercialize BRII-693 in Greater China. BRII-693 is a novel synthetic lipopeptide designed to treat critically ill patients with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections.

Under the agreement, Joincare will take full responsibility for development, regulatory approval, and commercialization in Greater China. Brii Bio will receive an upfront payment, milestone payments, and tiered royalties on net sales. The drug has shown promising results in Phase 1 studies, demonstrating favorable safety and tolerability profiles in both Chinese and non-Chinese participants.

The drug specifically targets infections caused by carbapenem-resistant bacteria, including Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), and Enterobacterales (CRE). BRII-693 has already received IND approval from CDE of NMPA for a Phase 1 PK bridging study in China.

Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) ha stipulato un accordo di licenza con Joincare Group per i diritti esclusivi di sviluppo e commercializzazione di BRII-693 nella Grande Cina. BRII-693 è un nuovo lipopeptide sintetico progettato per trattare pazienti critici con infezioni da batteri gram-negativi multiresistenti.

Secondo l'accordo, Joincare si occuperà completamente dello sviluppo, dell'approvazione regolatoria e della commercializzazione nella Grande Cina. Brii Bio riceverà un pagamento iniziale, pagamenti legati a traguardi e royalties a scaglioni sulle vendite nette. Il farmaco ha mostrato risultati promettenti negli studi di Fase 1, dimostrando profili di sicurezza e tollerabilità favorevoli sia nei partecipanti cinesi che non cinesi.

Il farmaco è specificamente indirizzato contro infezioni causate da batteri resistenti ai carbapenemi, inclusi Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) e Enterobacterales (CRE). BRII-693 ha già ottenuto l'approvazione IND dalla CDE della NMPA per uno studio di bridging farmacocinetico di Fase 1 in Cina.

Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) ha firmado un acuerdo de licencia con Joincare Group para los derechos exclusivos de desarrollar y comercializar BRII-693 en la Gran China. BRII-693 es un nuevo lipopeptido sintético diseñado para tratar a pacientes críticamente enfermos con infecciones bacterianas gramnegativas multirresistentes.

Bajo el acuerdo, Joincare asumirá la responsabilidad total del desarrollo, aprobación regulatoria y comercialización en la Gran China. Brii Bio recibirá un pago inicial, pagos por hitos y regalías escalonadas sobre las ventas netas. El fármaco ha mostrado resultados prometedores en estudios de Fase 1, demostrando perfiles favorables de seguridad y tolerabilidad tanto en participantes chinos como no chinos.

El medicamento se dirige específicamente a infecciones causadas por bacterias resistentes a carbapenémicos, incluyendo Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) y Enterobacterales (CRE). BRII-693 ya ha recibido la aprobación IND de la CDE de la NMPA para un estudio puente farmacocinético de Fase 1 en China.

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Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) a conclu un accord de licence avec Joincare Group pour les droits exclusifs de développer et commercialiser BRII-693 en Grande Chine. BRII-693 est un nouveau lipopeptide synthétique conçu pour traiter les patients en état critique atteints d'infections bactériennes à Gram négatif multirésistantes.

Dans le cadre de cet accord, Joincare assumera l'entière responsabilité du développement, de l'approbation réglementaire et de la commercialisation en Grande Chine. Brii Bio recevra un paiement initial, des paiements liés à des étapes clés et des redevances échelonnées sur les ventes nettes. Le médicament a montré des résultats prometteurs lors des études de phase 1, démontrant des profils de sécurité et de tolérance favorables chez les participants chinois et non chinois.

Le médicament cible spécifiquement les infections causées par des bactéries résistantes aux carbapénèmes, notamment Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) et Enterobacterales (CRE). BRII-693 a déjà reçu l'approbation IND de la CDE de la NMPA pour une étude de phase 1 de pont pharmacocinétique en Chine.

Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) hat eine Lizenzvereinbarung mit Joincare Group abgeschlossen, die ihnen die exklusiven Rechte zur Entwicklung und Vermarktung von BRII-693 im Großraum China einräumt. BRII-693 ist ein neuartiges synthetisches Lipopeptid, das zur Behandlung kritisch kranker Patienten mit multiresistenten gramnegativen bakteriellen Infektionen entwickelt wurde.

Im Rahmen der Vereinbarung übernimmt Joincare die volle Verantwortung für Entwicklung, behördliche Zulassung und Vermarktung in Großchina. Brii Bio erhält eine Vorauszahlung, Meilensteinzahlungen und gestaffelte Lizenzgebühren auf den Nettoumsatz. Das Medikament zeigte in Phase-1-Studien vielversprechende Ergebnisse mit günstigen Sicherheits- und Verträglichkeitsprofilen sowohl bei chinesischen als auch nicht-chinesischen Teilnehmern.

Das Medikament zielt speziell auf Infektionen durch carbapenemresistente Bakterien ab, darunter Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) und Enterobacterales (CRE). BRII-693 hat bereits die IND-Zulassung von der CDE der NMPA für eine Phase-1-PK-Bridging-Studie in China erhalten.

Positive
  • Strategic partnership with established player Joincare Group in Greater China market
  • Upfront payment plus future milestone payments and tiered royalties to be received
  • Favorable safety and tolerability profile shown in Phase 1 studies
  • IND approval received from CDE of NMPA for Phase 1 PK bridging study in China
Negative
  • Giving up rights to potentially valuable Greater China market
  • Development and commercialization success now dependent on Joincare Group in Greater China
  • Joincare Group to lead the clinical development and commercialization of BRII-693 in Greater China
  • Brii Biosciences retains ex-Greater China rights to address the global antimicrobial resistance threats and continues investment in other priority pipeline assets

DURHAM, N.C. ²¹²Ô»åÌýµþ·¡±õ´³±õ±·³Ò, July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  ("Brii Bio," stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patient health and choice across diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced that it has entered into a license and technology transfer agreement with Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd ("Joincare Group"). Joincare Group will obtain an exclusive license from Brii Bio for the research, development, and commercialization of BRII-693 in the Greater China region.

Under the terms of the agreement, Joincare Group will assume full responsibility for the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of BRII-693 in Greater China. In return, Brii Bio has received an upfront payment and will receive additional development and commercial milestone payments upon certain future milestone events plus tiered royalties on net product sales.

BRII-693 is a novel synthetic lipopeptide in development for the treatment of critically ill patients with multidrug- and extensively drug-resistant (MDR/XDR) gram-negative bacterial infections, particularly those caused by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanniiÌý(°ä¸é´¡µþ), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA) and Enterobacterales (CRE).  through iterative structural modifications of the polymyxin scaffold, BRII-693 was designed to enhance antibacterial potency while reducing the toxicity commonly associated with older polymyxin agents such as renal and neuro-toxicities.   BRII-693 demonstrated a favorable safety, tolerability, and PK profile in healthy non-Chinese and Chinese participants. Brii Bio received IND approval from CDE of NMPA for a Phase 1 PK bridging study in China supporting a future Phase 3 registrational trial in patients with hospital-acquired bacterial pneumonia/ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia.

Dr. Zhi Hong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Brii Bio, commented: "The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in Greater China underscores the urgency for novel hospital antibiotics.  With Joincare Group's proven capabilities in manufacturing and commercializing hospital antibiotics, we found the ideal partner to accelerate the development and commercialization of BRII-693. This partnership enables us to deliver a critical care medicine to Chinese patients facing life threatening infections."

Mr. Nanqi Lin, Chief Executive Officer of Joincare Group, stated, "The Company has a long-standing track record of excellence in innovative drug research and development, underpinned by deep scientific expertise and a robust R&D platform. Driven by Brii Bio's well-established R&D system, the BRII-693 project demonstrated strong innovation and scientific rigor. Early data showing encouraging results in terms of therapeutic potential, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics, suggesting BRII-693's high potential to become a best-in-class therapy to address the critical unmet clinical needs.

We are confident in the clinical prospects of BRII-693. This collaboration further strengthened Joincare Group's strategic positioning in the anti-infection disease area. We look forward to launching this asset soon, providing patients with more high-quality treatment options."

About BRII-693

BRII-693 is a novel synthetic lipopeptide in development for the treatment of critically ill patients with MDR/XDR gram-negative bacterial infections, especially carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Brii Bio holds exclusive global rights to develop and commercialize BRII-693.

About Brii Bio

Brii Biosciences Limited ("Brii Bio", stock code: 2137.HK) is a biotechnology company developing therapies to address major public health challenges where patients experience high unmet medical needs, limited choice and significant social stigmas. With a focus on infectious diseases, the Company is advancing a broad pipeline of unique therapeutic candidates with lead programs against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The Company is led by a visionary and experienced leadership team and has operations in key biotech hubs, including Raleigh-Durham, the San Francisco Bay Area, Beijing and Shanghai. For more information, visit .

About Joincare Group

Established in 1992, Joincare Group (Joincare Pharmaceutical Group Industry Co., Ltd) is an innovative scientific research-based integrated pharmaceutical group after many years of steady operation and rapid development. The group owns two major listed companies, Joincare and Livzon Pharmaceutical, as well as more than 20 major holding subsidiaries. The company has always adhered to the concept of scientific and technological innovation as the cornerstone, implementing a dual-driver strategy focused on innovative drugs and high-barrier complex formulation technology platforms, and has carried out rich pipeline layouts around respiratory, anti-infective, gastrointestinal, assisted reproduction, psychiatric, oncology and other areas of significant clinical needs, forming a rich and diversified product matrix and pipeline of drugs under development.

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What are the terms of the licensing agreement between Brii Biosciences (BRIBY) and Joincare Group?

Joincare Group receives exclusive rights to research, develop, and commercialize BRII-693 in Greater China. Brii Bio receives an upfront payment, future milestone payments, and tiered royalties on net sales.

What is BRII-693 and what conditions does it treat?

BRII-693 is a novel synthetic lipopeptide designed to treat critically ill patients with multidrug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections, particularly those caused by CRAB, CRPA, and CRE.

What clinical progress has BRII-693 made so far?

BRII-693 has completed Phase 1 studies showing favorable safety, tolerability, and PK profiles in both Chinese and non-Chinese participants. It has received IND approval for a Phase 1 PK bridging study in China.

How does BRII-693 differ from existing treatments?

BRII-693 was designed through iterative structural modifications of the polymyxin scaffold to enhance antibacterial potency while reducing toxicity issues commonly associated with older polymyxin agents, particularly renal and neuro-toxicities.

What territories does Brii Biosciences retain rights to for BRII-693?

Brii Biosciences retains all rights to BRII-693 outside of Greater China to address global antimicrobial resistance threats.
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