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Eisai and Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. Receive Priority Review From FDA for LENVIMA (lenvatinib) Plus KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Applications

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Friday, May 7, 2021

These are the first applications to be submitted in the U.S. for this combination therapy based on Phase 3 clinical data.

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  • These are the first applications to be submitted in the U.S. for this combination therapy based on Phase 3 clinical data.
  • "We appreciate that the FDA has recognized this significant unmet need and the potential for the combination of KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA in these patients by granting priority review for these applications.
  • "\nThe applications in advanced RCC are based on results from the CLEAR study (Study 307/KEYNOTE-581), in which LENVIMA plus KEYTRUDA demonstrated statistically significant improvements in PFS, OS and ORR versus sunitinib.
  • These data were presented in March at the virtual Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2021 Annual Meeting on Women\'s Cancer.

RECORDATI: POSITIVE RESULTS FROM THE PHASE III LINC 4 STUDY PRESENTED AT THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY’S ANNUAL MEETING REINFORCE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ISTURISA® (OSILODROSTAT) IN CUSHING’S DISEASE

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

These data provide further evidence of the benefits of Isturisa as an effective and well-tolerated oral treatment option for patients with Cushings disease.

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  • These data provide further evidence of the benefits of Isturisa as an effective and well-tolerated oral treatment option for patients with Cushings disease.
  • The key secondary endpoint was also met, with the majority (81%) of patients having normal mUFC levels at week 36.
  • We are delighted that the positive and statistically significant data from the LINC 4 study have been presented at the Endocrine Societys Annual Meeting.
  • Osilodrostat is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for Cushing's disease (CD): results from a Phase III study with an upfront, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase (LINC 4); presented at ENDO 2021, March 2021.

Recordati Rare Diseases: Positive Results From the Phase III LINC 4 Study Presented Today at the Endocrine Society’s Annual Meeting Reinforce the Efficacy and Safety of Isturisa® (osilodrostat) in Cushing’s Disease

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

All patients received open-label Isturisa after week 12 until the end of the core study (week 48).

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  • All patients received open-label Isturisa after week 12 until the end of the core study (week 48).
  • We are delighted that the positive and statistically significant data from the LINC 4 study have been presented at The Endocrine Societys Annual Meeting.
  • Osilodrostat is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for Cushings disease (CD): results from a Phase III study with an upfront, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase (LINC 4).
  • This document contains forward-looking statements relating to future events and future operating, economic and financial results of the Recordati group.

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Completes Target Enrollment in the INTRIGUE Phase 3 Clinical Study of QINLOCK® (Ripretinib) in Patients with Second-Line Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

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Monday, November 30, 2020

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCPH) today announced the completion of its target enrollment in the INTRIGUE Phase 3 clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of QINLOCK in patients with second-line gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).

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  • Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:DCPH) today announced the completion of its target enrollment in the INTRIGUE Phase 3 clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of QINLOCK in patients with second-line gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST).
  • The INTRIGUE Phase 3 clinical study is a randomized, global, multicenter, open-label study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of QINLOCK compared to sunitinib in patients with GIST previously treated with imatinib.
  • This study was designed to support regulatory approvals in second-line GIST patients in the United States, Europe, and other major markets.
  • QINLOCK and the QINLOCK logo are registered trademarks, and Deciphera, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, and the Deciphera logo are trademarks, of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

Cogent Biosciences Announces Final Results from PLX9486 Phase 1/2 Study in Advanced GIST Patients at CTOS 2020

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT), a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, today announced the final results from its PLX9486 + sunitinib Phase 1/2 study in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).

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  • CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cogent Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: COGT), a biotechnology company focused on developing precision therapies for genetically defined diseases, today announced the final results from its PLX9486 + sunitinib Phase 1/2 study in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
  • "We are pleased to share final results from our Phase 1/2 trial of PLX9486 + sunitinib and are excited to advance this combination into a Phase 3 GIST trial in the second half of 2021," said Andrew Robbins, President and CEO of Cogent Biosciences.
  • Title:The potent and selective kit inhibitor PLX9486 dosed in combination with sunitinib demonstrates promising progression free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST): final results of a phase 1/2 study.
  • Out of the 18 patients with advanced GIST enrolled in the trial, all patients had received prior treatment, including 67% of patients with at least three prior lines of therapy.

ESMO 2020: Cabometyx® (cabozantinib) in Combination With Opdivo® (nivolumab) Demonstrates Significant Survival Benefits in Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma in Pivotal Phase III CheckMate -9ER Trial

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Saturday, September 19, 2020

Cabometyx in combination with Opdivo was associated with a longer duration of response than sunitinib, with a median duration of 20.2 months versus 11.5 months.

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  • Cabometyx in combination with Opdivo was associated with a longer duration of response than sunitinib, with a median duration of 20.2 months versus 11.5 months.
  • All these key efficacy results were consistent across the pre-specified International Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma Database Consortium (IMDC) risk and PD-L1 subgroups.
  • The CheckMate -9ER data demonstrate meaningful efficacy benefits with nivolumab plus cabozantinib, which significantly improved overall survival and doubled progression-free survival and objective response rate with consistent effects observed across pre-specified subgroups.
  • Cabometyx in combination with Opdivo was well tolerated and reflected the known safety profiles of the immunotherapy and tyrosine kinase inhibitor components in previously untreated advanced RCC.

LORBRENA® (lorlatinib) Significantly Improves Progression-Free Survival in First-Line ALK-Positive Lung Cancer

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

IMPORTANT LORBRENA (lorlatinib) SAFETY INFORMATION FROM THE U.S. PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

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  • IMPORTANT LORBRENA (lorlatinib) SAFETY INFORMATION FROM THE U.S. PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    Contraindications: LORBRENA is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP3A inducers, due to the potential for serious hepatotoxicity.
  • Depending upon the relative importance of each drug, discontinue LORBRENA or the CYP3A inducer for persistent Grade 2 or higher hepatotoxicity.
  • Overall, 1.5% and 9% of patients required permanent or temporary discontinuation of LORBRENA, respectively, for a CNS effect; 8% required dose reduction.
  • Monitor serum cholesterol and triglycerides before initiating LORBRENA, 1 and 2 months after initiating LORBRENA, and periodically thereafter.

Clinical Cancer Research Highlights Potent Antitumor Activity of Repotrectinib in Treatment-Naïve and Solvent-Front Mutation Ros1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

Among the findings published in the American Association of Cancer Research peer-reviewed journal, Clinical Cancer Research, repotrectinib demonstrated potent in vitro and in vivo activity in patient-derived preclinical models compared with proxy chemical compounds for other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) against ROS1 and the ROS1 G2032R solvent-front mutation.

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  • Among the findings published in the American Association of Cancer Research peer-reviewed journal, Clinical Cancer Research, repotrectinib demonstrated potent in vitro and in vivo activity in patient-derived preclinical models compared with proxy chemical compounds for other tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) against ROS1 and the ROS1 G2032R solvent-front mutation.
  • Compared to a lorlatinib proxy chemical compound in a xenograft model, repotrectinib markedly delayed the onset of tumor recurrence following drug withdrawal.
  • Repotrectinib also showed selective and potent in vitro and in vivo activity against the ROS1 G2032R solvent-front mutation.
  • More information about the ongoing TRIDENT-1 study of repotrectinib may be found by searching clinical trial identifier NCT03093116 at https://clinicaltrials.gov.

DGAP-News: 4SC AG: Conference call to be hosted on 21 April 2020 to present the Q1 report 2020

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Thursday, April 16, 2020

A presentation document supporting the conference call will be available on 21 April 2020, at 4SC's website .

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  • A presentation document supporting the conference call will be available on 21 April 2020, at 4SC's website .
  • 4SC AG is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing small-molecule drugs that can target key indications in cancer with high unmet medical needs.
  • 4SC's pipeline is protected by a comprehensive portfolio of patents and currently comprises two drug candidates in clinical development: resminostat and domatinostat .
  • The forward-looking statements contained herein represent the judgement of 4SC as of the date of this press release.

Atorvastatin (CAS 134523-00-5) Market Report 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The "Atorvastatin (CAS 134523-00-5) Market Research Report 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Atorvastatin (CAS 134523-00-5) Market Research Report 2020" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This global report is a result of industry experts' diligent work on researching the world market of Atorvastatin.
  • The report helps to build up a clear view of the market trends and development, identify major players in the industry, and estimate main downstream sectors.
  • The Atorvastatin global market report key points: