Recurrent ovarian cancer

Late-breaking oral presentation of a subgroup analysis in RAMP 201 Part A heavily pretreated patients receiving avutometinib and defactinib and their best response compared to most recent prior therapy Plenary oral presentation of preclinical efficacy of the combination of avutometinib and FAK inhibitor in a patient-derived model of low-grade serous ovarian cancer A trials-in-progress poster presentation outlining the details of the ongoing Phase 3 RAMP 301 trial evaluating avutometinib and defactinib in low-grade serous ovarian cancer BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM), a biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing new medicines for patients with cancer, today announced multiple oral and poster presentations, including a late-breaking oral presentation of avutometinib and defactinib combination from the RAMP 201 Part A trial in heavily pretreated patients with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC), at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, to be held on March 16-18 in San Diego, California. Verastem will have an exhibition booth (#420) at the meeting to provide an overview of its ongoing cancer research. “Important subgroup analyses from Part A of the Phase 2 RAMP 201 clinical trial evaluating avutometinib and defactinib demonstrate how our research in low-grade serous ovarian cancer continues to elucidate the potential use of this combination in a heavily pretreated patient population, including patients who received a prior MEK-only inhibitor,” said Dan Paterson, president and chief executive officer of Verastem Oncology. “In addition, the plenary oral presentation highlighting preclinical efficacy of avutometinib in combination with a FAK inhibitor reinforces the potential of this combination in low-grade serous ovarian cancer regardless of KRAS status. Furthermore, the oral presentation from the LGSOC Patient Impact Survey, that is supported by Verastem Oncology, highlights the negative social and emotional impact patients experience living with this rare ovarian cancer.” Key Data Presentations: Late-Breaking Oral Presentation Title: Avutometinib plus defactinib in recurrent, low-grade serous ovarian cancer: A subgroup analysis of ENGOT-ov60/GOG-3052/RAMP 201 Part A Session: Scientific Plenary IV: Late Breaking Abstract Session 1 Date/Time: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. PDT Presenter: Dr. Susanna Banerjee, BBS, MA, PhD, FRCP Focused Plenary Oral Presentation Title: Preclinical efficacy of RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in combination with FAK inhibition for low grade serous ovarian cancer Session: Focused Plenary V: Rare Cancer: Updates in Uncommon Cancers Date/Time: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. PDT Presenter: Michelle Greenman, MD, MPH Oral Poster Presentation Title: Voices of women with low-grade serous ovarian cancer: Results from a multinational survey Session: Poster Session II Date/Time: Monday, March 18, 2024, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PDT Presenter: Charlotte C. Sun, DrPH, MPH Trials in Progress Poster Presentation Title: A phase III, randomized trial evaluating avutometinib plus defactinib compared with investigator's choice of therapy in patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer: GOG-3097/ENGOT-ov81/NCRI/RAMP 301 Session: Poster Session II Date/Time: Monday, March 18, 2024, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. PDT Presenter: Rachel N. Grisham, MD Drs. Banerjee and Grisham are paid consultants for Verastem Oncology. The multinational survey is supported by Verastem Oncology. About the Avutometinib and Defactinib Combination Avutometinib is a RAF/MEK clamp that induces inactive complexes of MEK with ARAF, BRAF and CRAF potentially creating a more complete and durable anti-tumor response through maximal RAS/MAPK pathway inhibition. In contrast to currently available MEK-only inhibitors, avutometinib blocks both MEK kinase activity and the ability of RAF to phosphorylate MEK. This unique mechanism allows avutometinib to block MEK signaling without the compensatory activation of MEK that appears to limit the efficacy of other MEK-only inhibitors. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy designation for the combination of Verastem Oncology’s investigational RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib, with defactinib, a selective FAK inhibitor, for the treatment of all patients with recurrent LGSOC regardless of KRAS status after one or more prior lines of therapy, including platinum-based chemotherapy. Avutometinib alone or in combination with defactinib was also granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the treatment of LGSOC. Verastem Oncology is currently conducting clinical trials with its RAF/MEK clamp avutometinib in RAS pathway-driven tumors as part of its (Raf And Mek Program). RAMP 301 (NCT06072781) is a Phase 3 confirmatory trial evaluating the combination of avutometinib and defactinib versus standard chemotherapy or hormonal therapy for the treatment of recurrent LGSOC. RAMP 201 (NCT04625270) is a Phase 2 registration-directed trial of avutometinib in combination with defactinib in patients with recurrent LGSOC and has completed enrollment in the dose optimization and expansion phases and is enrolling for low-dose evaluation. Verastem Oncology has established clinical collaborations with Amgen and Mirati to evaluate LUMAKRAS™ (sotorasib) and KRAZATI™ (adagrasib) in combination with avutometinib in KRAS G12C mutant NSCLC as part of the RAMP 203 (NCT05074810) and RAMP 204 (NCT05375994) trials, respectively. Supported by the “Therapeutic Accelerator Award” Verastem Oncology received from PanCAN, Verastem Oncology is conducting RAMP 205 (NCT05669482), a Phase 1b/2 clinical trial evaluating avutometinib and defactinib with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel in patients with front-line metastatic pancreatic cancer. About Verastem Oncology Verastem Oncology (Nasdaq: VSTM) is a late-stage development biopharmaceutical company committed to the development and commercialization of new medicines to improve the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer. Our pipeline is focused on novel small molecule drugs that inhibit critical signaling pathways in cancer that promote cancer cell survival and tumor growth, including RAF/MEK inhibition and FAK inhibition. For more information, please visit and follow us on LinkedIn. 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Company continues progress across Ampligen® clinical development programs Growing body of promising data demonstrates Ampligen’s potential to address multiple high-value indications OCALA, Fla., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AIM ImmunoTech Inc. (NYSE American: AIM) (“AIM” or the “Company”) today highlighted recent accomplishments and provided a business outlook. AIM’s dsRNA product candidate, Ampligen® (rintatolimod), is being evaluated as a combinational therapy for the treatment of a variety of solid tumor types in multiple clinical trials – both underway and planned – at major cancer research centers around the country. Recent Highlights AMP-518 Clinical Study: Phase 2 study evaluating Ampligen as a potential therapeutic for people with the Post-COVID condition of fatigue Completed treatment in study Reported positive topline results offering preliminary evidence that Ampligen may reduce fatigue in subjects with Post-COVID conditions Bolstered intellectual property estate with issuance of key U.S. patent for Ampligen in combination with an anti-PD-L1 antibody for the treatment of cancer DURIPANC Clinical Study: Phase 1b/2 clinical trial combining AIM’s Ampligen with AstraZeneca’s anti-PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitor Imfinzi® (durvalumab) for the treatment of pancreatic cancer Opened for enrollment and enrolled first subject at Erasmus Medical Center (“Erasmus MC”) First subject dosed at Erasmus MC “AIM’s emphasis throughout 2024 will be building upon our strong foundation of scientific success,” said AIM Chief Executive Officer Thomas K. Equels. “Our drug Ampligen is being evaluated in multiple indications — including pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer and Post-COVID conditions — and we believe that success in any one of these areas would mean both dramatic improvement in people’s lives and significant value for our stockholders.” Upcoming Expected Ampligen Milestones Q1 2024 Advanced Recurrent Ovarian Cancer – Protocol-planned interim results Q2 2024 Post-COVID Conditions (AMP-518) – Final dataset 2024 Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (AMP-270) – First subject dosed Publications of data in scientific journals Ongoing Business Development Update As previously announced, the Company engaged Azenova, LLC (“Azenova”), a professional business development (BD) consulting firm, to support efforts to partner AIM’s pipeline programs with a particular focus on the Company’s lead asset, Ampligen®, for the treatment of various malignant solid tumors. Discussions for potential partnership, licensing, and other transactional activities remain ongoing. In addition to its ongoing clinical and business development activities, the Company will continue to engage with the industry and investment communities by actively participating in meetings, virtual events and key conferences over the course of the year. To stay up to date with the Company’s activities visit aimimmuno.com and connect with the Company on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. About AIM ImmunoTech Inc. AIM ImmunoTech Inc. is an immuno-pharma company focused on the research and development of therapeutics to treat multiple types of cancers, immune disorders and viral diseases, including COVID-19. The Company’s lead product is a first-in-class investigational drug called Ampligen® (rintatolimod), a dsRNA and highly selective TLR3 agonist immuno-modulator with broad spectrum activity in clinical trials for globally important cancers, viral diseases and disorders of the immune system. For more information, please visit aimimmuno.com and connect with the Company on X, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Cautionary Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “believe,” “potential,” “upcoming” and other variations thereon and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Many of these forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company urges investors to consider specifically the various risk factors identified in its most recent Form 10-K, and any risk factors or cautionary statements included in any subsequent Form 10-Q or Form 8-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Among other things, for those statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA. The Company does not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof. Investor Contact: JTC Team, LLC Jenene Thomas (833) 475-8247 AIM@jtcir.com

Trial will evaluate the effect of this combination therapy on minimal residual disease LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMNN), a clinical-stage drug-development company focused on developing non-viral DNA-mediated immunotherapy and next-generation vaccines, announces that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has joined MD Anderson Cancer Center in enrolling patients in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating IMUNON’s IMNN-001 in combination with bevacizumab in patients with advanced ovarian cancer. IMNN-001 is a DNA-based interleukin-12 (IL-12) immunotherapy currently in the Phase 2 OVATION 2 Study for the localized treatment of advanced ovarian cancer. Dr. Corinne Le Goff, President and Chief Executive Officer of IMUNON, said, “We are delighted that such a prestigious institution as Memorial Sloan Kettering has joined this trial, which is testing the combination of IMNN-001 and bevacizumab, known as Avastin™, in ovarian cancer. We believe this combination therapy holds promise based on our preclinical animal studies, which showed strong synergies between IMNN-001 and bevacizumab. As an innovative immunotherapy, IMNN-001 may transform the first-line treatment of ovarian cancer and provide new options to women diagnosed with Stage III/IV disease who face cure rates of 15% or less.” This Phase 1/2 trial is designed to enroll 50 patients with Stage III/IV advanced ovarian cancer. Patients undergoing frontline neoadjuvant therapy will be randomized 1:1 to receive standard chemotherapy plus bevacizumab vs. chemotherapy plus bevacizumab and IMNN-001. The trial’s primary endpoint is detection of minimal residual disease (MRD) by second-look laparoscopy (SLL), and the secondary endpoint is progression-free survival (PFS). Initial SLL data are expected within one year following the completion of enrollment and final PFS data are expected approximately three years following the completion of enrollment. This trial will also include a wealth of translational endpoints aimed at understanding the clonal evolution and immunogenomic features of the MRD phase of ovarian cancer that is currently undetectable by imaging or tumor markers. The trial’s principal investigator is Amir Jazaeri, M.D., Professor of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will also be involved in translational analyses using trial samples and animal models of ovarian cancer MRD, including biomarker and genomic analyses, which is expected to expand the Company’s knowledge of the treatment paradigm. These initiatives are a part of the Break Through Cancer Targeting Ovarian Cancer Minimal Residual Disease Using Immune and DNA Repair Directed Therapies TeamLab collaboration. Dr. Le Goff added, “We are excited about the potential for IMNN-001 in ovarian cancer, in particular following our recently announced encouraging interim PFS and overall survival data for our OVATION 2 Study evaluating the benefits of IMNN-001 in the neoadjuvant setting.” About Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the fifth deadliest malignancy among women in the United States. There are approximately 22,000 new cases of ovarian cancer every year and the majority (approximately 70%) are diagnosed in advanced Stages III and IV. EOC is characterized by dissemination of tumor in the peritoneal cavity with a high risk of recurrence (75%, Stages III and IV) after surgery and chemotherapy. Since the five-year survival rates of patients with Stages III and IV disease at diagnosis are poor (41% and 20%, respectively), there remains a need for a therapy that not only reduces the recurrence rate, but also improves overall survival. The peritoneal cavity of advanced ovarian cancer patients contains the primary tumor environment and is an attractive target for a regional approach to immune modulation. About IMNN-001 Immunotherapy Designed using IMUNON’s proprietary TheraPlas® platform technology, IMNN-001 (formerly GEN-1) is an IL-12 DNA plasmid vector encased in a nanoparticle delivery system that enables cell transfection followed by persistent, local secretion of the IL-12 protein. IL-12 is one of the most active cytokines for the induction of potent anticancer immunity acting through the induction of T-lymphocyte and natural killer cell proliferation. The Company previously reported positive safety and encouraging Phase 1 results with IMNN-001 administered as monotherapy or as combination therapy in patients with advanced peritoneally metastasized primary or recurrent ovarian cancer and completed a Phase 1b dose-escalation trial (the OVATION 1 Study) of IMNN-001 in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel in patients with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer. It announced full enrollment in the OVATION 2 Study in September 2022, interim data in September 2023 and expects to report topline data in the second quarter of 2024. About IMUNON IMUNON is a fully integrated, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on advancing a portfolio of innovative treatments that harness the body’s natural mechanisms to generate safe, effective and durable responses across a broad array of human diseases, constituting a differentiating approach from conventional therapies. IMUNON is developing its non-viral DNA technology across four modalities. The first modality, TheraPlas®, is developed for the coding of proteins and cytokines in the treatment of solid tumors where an immunological approach is deemed promising. The second modality, PlaCCine®, is developed for the coding of viral antigens that can elicit a strong immunological response. This technology may represent a promising platform for the development of vaccines in infectious diseases. The third modality, FixPlas®, concerns the application of our DNA technology to produce universal cancer vaccines, also called tumor associated antigen cancer vaccines. The fourth modality, IndiPlas®, is in the discovery phase and will focus on the development of personalized cancer vaccines, or neoepitope cancer vaccines. The Company’s lead clinical program, IMNN-001, is a DNA-based immunotherapy for the localized treatment of advanced ovarian cancer currently in Phase 2 development. IMNN-001 works by instructing the body to produce safe and durable levels of powerful cancer-fighting molecules, such as interleukin-12 and interferon gamma, at the tumor site. Additionally, the Company is conducting IND-enabling preclinical studies for the development of a COVID-19 booster vaccine (IMNN-101) and a treatment for the LASSA virus (IMNN-102). The Company has also initiated preclinical work to develop a Trp2 tumor associated antigen cancer vaccine in melanoma (IMNN-201). We will continue to leverage these modalities and to advance the technological frontier of plasmid DNA to better serve patients with difficult-to-treat conditions. For more information on IMUNON, visit www.imunon.com. Forward-Looking Statements IMUNON wishes to inform readers that forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, unforeseen changes in the course of research and development activities and in clinical trials; the uncertainties of and difficulties in analyzing interim clinical data; the significant expense, time and risk of failure of conducting clinical trials; the need for IMUNON to evaluate its future development plans; possible acquisitions or licenses of other technologies, assets or businesses; possible actions by customers, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities; and other risks detailed from time to time in IMUNON’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. IMUNON assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise. Contacts: IMUNONLHA Investor RelationsJeffrey W. ChurchKim Sutton GolodetzExecutive Vice President, CFO212-838-3777and Corporate SecretaryKgolodetz@lhai.com609-482-2455 jchurch@imunon.com # # #