Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

- Findings underscore that the combination of onvansertib with FOLFIRI and bevacizumab demonstrates clinical activity and is well tolerated in second-line KRAS-mutant mCRC - - Post hoc analysis resulted in a 7.7-fold higher clinical benefit in bev-naïve patients with an ORR of 77% compared to 10% in bev-exposed patients - - Results from this trial, along with translational studies, supported the transition of clinical development of onvansertib to first-line RAS-mutant mCRC - - Initial readout from first-line RAS-mutant mCRC CRDF-004 trial expected in H2 2024 - SAN DIEGO, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardiff Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRDF), a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers, today announced the publication of data from our Phase 2 trial evaluating onvansertib in combination with FOLFIRI and bevacizumab (bev) for the second-line treatment of KRAS mutant metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) in the peer-reviewed Journal of Clinical Oncology, the flagship publication of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). “It is exciting to see novel therapies in development that are well tolerated and demonstrate clinical activity in KRAS mutant mCRC, a cancer indication that has lacked new treatment options for decades,” said Heinz-Josef Lenz, MD, Professor of Medicine, J. Terrence Lanni Chair in Cancer Research, Deputy Cancer Center Director USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, USC Keck School of Medicine and the national principal investigator on this trial. “The 77% objective response rate observed with onvansertib in combination with standard of care in bev-naïve patients is remarkable, and we look forward to determining the impact that onvansertib can make in the first-line setting.” “We are proud to be recognized by this prestigious oncology journal for our groundbreaking clinical and preclinical findings observed when adding onvansertib to the standard of care for KRAS mutant mCRC,” added Fairooz Kabbinavar, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer of Cardiff Oncology. We are highly encouraged by the clinical results demonstrating a 7.7x higher objective response rate (ORR) in patients who were not previously exposed to bev, and our subsequent discovery of a novel mechanism for onvansertib through our translational work. Collectively, these findings and the support of the FDA led us to shift our clinical development program for onvansertib to the first-line setting where all patients are bev-naïve.” The results of the published Phase 2 clinical trial treating patients with KRAS-mutant mCRC (NCT03829410) demonstrated that onvansertib combined with FOLFIRI and bev was well-tolerated and revealed a greater clinical benefit in bev-naïve patients (ORR of 77%, mPFS of 14.9 months) compared to bev-exposed patients (ORR of 10%, mPFS of 6.6 months). In addition, the company showed the underpinnings of this clinical finding using preclinical models which demonstrated onvansertib inhibited the hypoxia pathway and exhibited robust antitumor activity in combination with bev through the inhibition of angiogenesis. Based on these findings, Cardiff Oncology initiated CRDF-004, a Phase 2 randomized clinical trial of onvansertib in combination with SoC (FOLFIRI and bev or FOLFOX and bev) for the first-line treatment of patients with RAS mutant mCRC. The company anticipates releasing initial data from the CRDF-004 trial in the second half of 2024. About Cardiff Oncology, Inc. Cardiff Oncology is a clinical-stage biotechnology company leveraging PLK1 inhibition, a well-validated oncology drug target, to develop novel therapies across a range of cancers. The Company's lead asset is onvansertib, a PLK1 inhibitor being evaluated in combination with standard of care (SoC) therapeutics in clinical programs targeting indications such as RAS-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), as well as in ongoing and planned investigator-initiated trials in metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC), small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). These programs and the Company's broader development strategy are designed to target tumor vulnerabilities in order to overcome treatment resistance and deliver superior clinical benefit compared to SoC alone. For more information, please visit https://www.cardiffoncology.com. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend" or other similar terms or expressions that concern Cardiff Oncology's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Cardiff Oncology's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; our clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidate; results of preclinical studies or clinical trials for our product candidate could be unfavorable or delayed; our need for additional financing; risks related to business interruptions, including the outbreak of an epidemic or pandemic such as the COVID-19 coronavirus and cyber-attacks on our information technology infrastructure, which could seriously harm our financial condition and increase our costs and expenses; uncertainties of government or third party payer reimbursement; dependence on key personnel; limited experience in marketing and sales; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. There are no guarantees that our product candidate will be utilized or prove to be commercially successful. Additionally, there are no guarantees that future clinical trials will be completed or successful or that our product candidate will receive regulatory approval for any indication or prove to be commercially successful. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in Cardiff Oncology's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While the list of factors presented here is considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included herein are made as of the date hereof, and Cardiff Oncology does not undertake any obligation to update publicly such statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Cardiff Oncology Contact:James LevineChief Financial Officer858-952-7670jlevine@cardiffoncology.com Investor Contact:Kiki Patel, PharmDGilmartin Group332-895-3225Kiki@gilmartinir.com Media Contact:Grace SpencerTaft Communications609-583-1151grace@taftcommunications.com

First clinical results for RMC-9805, a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor, demonstrate encouraging tolerability and antitumor activity in patients with PDAC Investor webcast to be held Friday, October 25 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) Oct. 25, 2024 -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD), a clinical-stage oncology company developing targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers, today announced preliminary safety and antitumor data for RMC-9805, its RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor, in patients with previously treated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). These initial results were presented during the late-breaking oral session at the EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Barcelona on October 25, 2024. “We are pleased to report the first clinical data for RMC-9805, our novel, oral RAS(ON) G12D-selective covalent inhibitor, which demonstrate encouraging initial safety, tolerability and antitumor activity evidenced by tumor regressions,” said Mark A. Goldsmith, M.D., Ph.D., chief executive officer and chairman of Revolution Medicines. “While preliminary, these data bolster our belief that RMC-9805 has the potential to play a role in an emerging treatment paradigm for patients living with pancreatic cancer, both as monotherapy and in combinations. With today’s presentation, RMC-9805 becomes the third tri-complex compound from the Revolution Medicines pipeline to demonstrate clinical proof-of-concept, and it reaffirms our commitment to bringing novel RAS(ON) inhibitors to patients with RAS-addicted cancers.” The RMC-9805-001 Phase 1/1b study is a multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation and dose-expansion study designed to evaluate RMC-9805 in patients with advanced solid tumors harboring a KRAS G12D mutation. As of the September 2, 2024 data cutoff date, 179 patients were treated with escalating doses of RMC-9805 (ranging from 150-1200 mg once daily (QD) and 300-600 mg twice daily (BID)). Study patients had received a median of two prior therapies (range 0-9) and all had previously been treated with standard of care. As of the data cutoff date, RMC-9805 demonstrated an encouraging safety profile and was generally well tolerated across dose levels. For patients receiving 1200 mg of RMC-9805 daily (n = 99), the most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurring in greater than 10% of patients were GI-related toxicities (nausea, diarrhea and vomiting) and rash that were primarily Grade 1 in severity and typically of limited duration. One Grade 3 TRAE of ALT elevation was reported, and no Grade 4 or 5 TRAEs were observed. Four patients (4%) experienced TRAEs that led to dose reduction and no patients discontinued treatment as a result of TRAEs. No dose limiting toxicities were observed and the maximum tolerated dose was not reached. Preliminary efficacy was assessed in PDAC patients. At a candidate recommended Phase 2 dose of 1200 mg daily (20 patients at 1200 mg QD and 20 patients at 600 mg BID), patients who received a first dose of RMC-9805 at least 14 weeks prior to the data cutoff date achieved a 30% (n = 12) objective response rate (confirmed or pending), with a disease control rate of 80% (n = 32). “Pancreatic cancer is the most RAS-addicted of all major cancers and the G12D variant is the most common RAS mutation in pancreatic cancer. No approved targeted therapies are available for these patients, making this an area of significant unmet need,” said David Hong, M.D. of MD Anderson Cancer Center, principal investigator and lead author for the RMC-9805-001 presentation. “This is a challenging disease, but we observed a promising level of antitumor activity at generally tolerable doses in this Phase 1 study." Revolution Medicines will host an investor webcast on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 6:00 p.m. Central European Standard Time to discuss the RMC-6236 and RMC-9805 monotherapy data in PDAC presented at the EORTC-NCI-AACR (“Triple”) meeting. To participate in the live webcast, participants may register in advance here. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investors section of Revolution Medicines’ website at https://ir.revmed.com/events-and-presentations. Following the live webcast, a replay will be available on the company’s website for at least 14 days. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal malignancies, characterized by its typically late-stage diagnosis, resistance to standard chemotherapy, and high mortality rate. In the U.S., recent estimates indicate that in 2024, approximately 60,000 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and about 50,000 people will die from this aggressive disease. The most common form of pancreatic cancer, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and its variants, accounts for approximately 92% of all pancreatic cancer cases. Due to the lack of early symptoms and detection methods, approximately 80% of patients are diagnosed with PDAC at an advanced or metastatic stage. It is the most RAS-addicted of all major cancers, and more than 90% of patients have tumors that harbor RAS mutations. Metastatic PDAC remains one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., with a five-year survival rate of approximately 3%. Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers. The company’s R&D pipeline comprises RAS(ON) inhibitors designed to suppress diverse oncogenic variants of RAS proteins. The company’s RAS(ON) inhibitors RMC-6236, a RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibitor, RMC-6291, a RAS(ON) G12C-selective inhibitor, and RMC-9805, a RAS(ON) G12D-selective inhibitor, are currently in clinical development. Additional development opportunities in the company’s pipeline focus on RAS(ON) mutant-selective inhibitors, including RMC-5127 (G12V), RMC-0708 (Q61H) and RMC-8839 (G13C), in addition to RAS companion inhibitors RMC-4630 and RMC-5552. The content above comes from the network. if any infringement, please contact us to modify.

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc (OTCQB:OTLC) announced today its fourth publication of its TGFB2 series. Clinical data demonstrated that pancreatic cancer patients with high expression levels of either TGFB2, IRF9, or IFI27 showed improvement of median overall survival from 16-20 months to 72 months for patients with low levels of expression for both TGFB2 and either IRF9 or IFI27 validating that knockdown of IRF9 and IFI27 as therapeutic targets for TGFB2 therapeutics. https://www.mdpi.com/3003472 The publications of this series are available at Pubmed as follow: 1) TGFB2 mRNA Levels Prognostically Interact with Interferon-Alpha Receptor Activation of IRF9 and IFI27, and an Immune Checkpoint LGALS9 to Impact Overall Survival in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Qazi S, Trieu V. Int J Mol Sci. 2024 Oct 18;25(20):11221. doi: 10.3390/ijms252011221. PMID: 39457004 2) Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGFB2) mRNA Levels, in Conjunction with Interferon-Gamma Receptor Activation of Interferon Regulatory Factor 5 (IRF5) and Expression of CD276/B7-H3, Are Therapeutically Targetable Negative Prognostic Markers in Low-Grade Gliomas. Trieu V, Maida AE, Qazi S. Cancers (Basel). 2024 Mar 19;16(6):1202. doi: 10.3390/cancers16061202. PMID: 38539537 Free PMC article. 3) Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 (TGFB2) and Interferon Gamma Receptor 2 (IFNGR2) mRNA Levels in the Brainstem Tumor Microenvironment (TME) Significantly Impact Overall Survival in Pediatric DMG Patients. Qazi S, Talebi Z, Trieu V. Biomedicines. 2024 Jan 15;12(1):191. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12010191. PMID: 38255296 Free PMC article. 4) High Intra-Tumor Transforming Growth Factor Beta 2 Level as a Predictor of Poor Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma. Uckun FM, Qazi S, Trieu V. Cancers (Basel). 2023 Mar 9;15(6):1676. doi: 10.3390/cancers15061676. PMID: 36980562 Free PMC article. Additional information on our current phase 3 can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KqdbySDRKE About Oncotelic Oncotelic (f/k/a Mateon Therapeutics, Inc.), was formed in the State of New York in 1988 as OXiGENE, Inc., was reincorporated in the State of Delaware in 1992, and changed its name to Mateon Therapeutics, Inc. in 2016, and Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. in November 2020. Oncotelic is seeking to leverage its deep expertise in oncology drug development to improve treatment outcomes and survival of cancer patients with a special emphasis on rare pediatric cancers. Oncotelic has rare pediatric designation for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (“DIPG” through OT-101) through its 45% joint venture, GMP Biotechnology Limited, melanoma (through CA4P), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (through OXi 4503). Oncotelic acquired PointR Data Inc. in November 2019 to build an AI driven biotechnology company. Further, Oncotelic acquired AL-101, during the 4th quarter of 2021, for the intranasal delivery of apomorphine. We intend to develop AL-101 for the treatment of Parkinson Disease, erectile dysfunction, female sexual disorder and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. All these ailments have a very large population suffering from them and there is a need for treatments for each. For more information on AL-101, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 19, 2023. Oncotelic's Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 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