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BeiGene Receives 10th Approval for PD-1 Inhibitor Tislelizumab in China

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금요일, 2월 24, 2023

In China, gastric cancer (GC) has become the third most common canceri and adenocarcinoma represents the major histologic subtype, comprising over 90% of reported GC cases across the worldii.

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  • In China, gastric cancer (GC) has become the third most common canceri and adenocarcinoma represents the major histologic subtype, comprising over 90% of reported GC cases across the worldii.
  • More than 70% of patients in China are in advanced or late stage when diagnosediii and the previous standard first-line treatment in China for advanced GC, chemotherapy, provided median overall survival (OS) around one yeariv.
  • Tislelizumab is currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma after prior chemotherapy.
  • Tislelizumab is not approved for use outside of China.

XBiotech Announces First Patient Enrolled into the French National Cancer Institute (INCA) Sponsored Phase I/II/III Clinical Study for Natrunix™ Therapy for Colorectal Cancer

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목요일, 10월 13, 2022

The much anticipated clinical study for XBiotechs candidate cancer treatment is being funded by the French National Cancer Institute (INCA).

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  • The much anticipated clinical study for XBiotechs candidate cancer treatment is being funded by the French National Cancer Institute (INCA).
  • Investigators are combining XBiotechs Natrunix with trifluridine/tipiracil as a new candidate therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer.
  • The study is designed to seamlessly proceed through Phase III development based on achievement of certain efficacy milestones in the Phase I/II portions.
  • Natrunix is a therapeutic monoclonal antibody discovered, manufactured, and undergoing clinical development by XBiotech.

XBiotech Announces French National Agency (ANSM) Approval and National Cancer Institute (INSA) funding to Support Phase I/II/III Clinical Study for Natrunix™ in Combination with Trifluridine/Tipiracil (TASKIN) for Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Canc

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목요일, 4월 28, 2022

The French National Cancer Institute (INCA) has also awarded a grant to fund all clinical costs for the study.

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  • The French National Cancer Institute (INCA) has also awarded a grant to fund all clinical costs for the study.
  • Investigators will combine Natrunix and trifluridine/tipiracil as a new candidate therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer in subjects that have failed earlier treatment with oxaliplatin, irinotecan, and fluoropyrimidine.
  • Headed by Dr. Franois Ghiringhelli and Dr. Come Lepage, the clinical program will include over 20 participating clinical centers and enroll at least 160 subjects.
  • Any forward-looking statements that we make in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release.

Agilent Companion Diagnostic Expands CE-IVD Mark for PD-L1 IHC 28-8 pharmDx to Include Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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화요일, 4월 5, 2022

The two most common types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, which account for approximately 85% and 15% of all esophageal cancers, respectively, though esophageal tumor histology can vary by region and country.

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  • The two most common types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma, which account for approximately 85% and 15% of all esophageal cancers, respectively, though esophageal tumor histology can vary by region and country.
  • PD-L1 is a critical biomarker for response to anti-PD-1 therapies, including the immunotherapeutic agent OPDIVO based on the Phase 3 CheckMate-648 trial results.
  • We greatly value our relationship with Bristol Myers Squibb, and are committed to continuing developing and commercializing market-leading companion diagnostic products.
  • Agilent is the worldwide leader in partnering with pharmaceutical companies to develop IHC-based diagnostics for targeted cancer therapy.