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TAIPEI, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (TPEx: 6576), ("Foresee") announced today that it has submitted a 505(b)(2) New Drug Application for the 3-month version of CAMCEVI, a ready-to-use 3-month depot formulation of leuprolide mesylate, to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The application seeks approval for the use of this product for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. This NDA submission is supported by a previously successful Phase 3 clinical study with a total of 144 advanced prostate cancer patients enrolled, in which treatment with leuprolide mesylate injection every 3 months was demonstrated to be effective, safe and well tolerated, with 97.9% of the subjects achieving the primary efficacy endpoint. "Following the successful launch of CAMCEVI 6-month depot formulation in 2022, we are excited to announce the submission of the 3-month version of CAMCEVI NDA to the U.S. FDA. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to expand treatment options for patients with advanced prostate cancer. We look forward to the regulatory approval from the FDA in 2025, and commercial launch in 2026, providing patients with its differentiated ready-to-use profile," said Dr. Ben Chien, Founder and Chairman of Foresee. About Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. Foresee is a Taiwan and US-based biopharmaceutical company listed on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx: 6576). Foresee's R&D efforts are focused in two key areas, namely its unique Stabilized Injectable Formulation (SIF) long-acting injectable (LAI) technology with derived drug products targeting specialty markets and secondly, its transformative preclinical and clinical first-in-class NCE programs targeting rare and severe disease areas with high unmet needs. Foresee's product portfolio includes late and early-stage programs. CAMCEVI 6-month depot formulation, for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, is now approved in the U.S., Canada, EU, Taiwan and Israel and launched in the U.S. in April 2022. Additionally, the U.S. NDA for the 3-month version of CAMCEVI has been submitted, while the EU regulatory submission for the 3-month version of CAMCEVI is still under preparation. For the second indication of CAMCEVI 6-month depot formulation, central precocious puberty (CPP), the Casppian Phase 3 clinical study, is ongoing. Another indication of CAMCEVI 6-month depot formulation, premenopausal breast cancer, the Phase 3 clinical trial in China is ongoing as well. Aderamastat (FP-025), a highly selective oral MMP-12 inhibitor targeting inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, has been investigated in a Phase 2 proof-of-concept study in allergic asthmatic patients. The study had positive outcomes, with future development in rare immune-fibrotic diseases. Linvemastat (FP-020), a follow-on oral MMP-12 inhibitor, for which a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers has been successfully completed, with development targeted in severe asthma, COPD and IBD. Mirivadelgat (FP-045) is a highly selective oral small molecule allosteric activator of ALDH2, a mitochondrial enzyme, for which the FuschiA Phase 1b/2 Fanconi Anemia study is ongoing, and the Phase 2 WINDWARD study in pulmonary hypertension-interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) patients is in planning with targeted initiation in the first quarter of 2025. Building on the compelling biology of ALDH2, and translational data from several Foresee ALDH2 activators, a follow-on candidate from a new series of compounds is being selected for development in metabolic syndrome/healthy weight loss and the broader cardiovascular-renal-metabolic space. SOURCE Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Randomized, controlled study will be first in personalized spacing evidence to include patients who have a prostate cancer recurrence after prostatectomy.WAYNE, Pa., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX), a leading global provider of medical technologies, today announced the first patient enrolled in the latest Barrigel™ rectal spacer randomized, controlled, single-blinded multicenter study: The PPRT Trial. Barrigel™ rectal spacer is the first and only sculptable hyaluronic acid rectal spacer designed to significantly reduce radiation that reaches the rectum during prostate radiation therapy.1-3 This new study will evaluate Barrigel™ rectal spacer in patients undergoing hypofractionated post-prostatectomy radiation therapy across sites in the U.S. and one site in Australia.“Our first enrolled patient represents a significant milestone as we grow our body of clinical evidence for Barrigel™ rectal spacer with patients undergoing radiation therapy after a prior prostatectomy,” said Martin T. King, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncologist with the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center, Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, and principal investigator of the study.* “Our study endpoints are to demonstrate Barrigel™ rectal spacer as a safe and effective option that reduces prostate radiation side effects for this patient population.” Based on the segmentation of risk groups between low, medium and high, prostate cancer reoccurrence after radical prostatectomy ranges from 16 to 46 percent.4 Rectal spacers are used during prostate cancer radiation therapy to enable effective radiation dosage to the prostate while sparing healthy rectal tissue. This is especially important in hypofractionated treatment regimens, in which radiation is delivered at higher doses over a fewer number of treatment sessions. Unlike other rectal spacers made from different materials, which harden almost immediately after administration, the hyaluronic acid in Barrigel™ rectal spacer remains soft and pliable. This gives physicians time to sculpt, layer, and add more Barrigel™ rectal spacer as needed to optimize rectal protection.1,5-7 Additionally, Barrigel™ rectal spacer is highly visible in real time using transrectal ultrasound, which helps to ensure optimal spacing.1,5-7 “Scientific evidence serves as the cornerstone for the advancement and expansion of medical technologies, fostering trust between clinicians and patients,” stated Michael Chao, MD, a Radiation Oncologist at the Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in Victoria, Australia.* “I take great pride in being the first physician to treat a patient in this clinical trial.” Study sites will enroll patients who have: Undergone nerve-sparing prostatectomy (intrafascial)No radiographic evidence of local, regional, or distant metastatic disease via (PSMA) PET imagingAn intact facial layer to support the Barrigel™ rectal spacerHad six months of androgen deprivation therapy, a first-line treatment for advanced prostate cancer About Barrigel™ Rectal SpacerBarrigel™ rectal spacer is the first and only hyaluronic acid rectal spacer that separates the prostate from the rectum to protect the rectum during radiation therapy treatment for prostate cancer.1 Barrigel™ rectal spacer is made from Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA).8 Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the human body and is highly biocompatible and fully absorbable. NASHA has a proven history of safety and efficacy in a wide variety of medical applications in men, women and children worldwide.5,9 Barrigel™ rectal spacer has been proven to significantly reduce unwanted side effects from prostate cancer radiation therapy and is approved for rectal spacing in the United States, Australia, and Europe. Barrigel™ rectal spacer can be used for prostate cancer patients with T1-T3b disease. For more information about Barrigel™ rectal spacer, please visit https://barrigel.com/hcp/barrigel-control-matters. Barrigel™ Rectal Spacer Important Safety InformationBarrigel™ rectal spacer is intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and, in creating this space, it is the intent of Barrigel™ rectal spacer to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. Barrigel™ rectal spacer is composed of biodegradable material and maintains space for the entire course of prostate radiotherapy treatment and is intended to be absorbed by the patient’s body over time. Barrigel™ rectal spacer should only be administered by qualified and properly trained physicians with experience in ultrasound guidance and injection techniques in the urogenital/pelvic area. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of Barrigel™ rectal spacer. Potential complications associated with the use of Barrigel™ rectal spacer include, but are not limited to: pain associated with Barrigel™ rectal spacer injection; needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of Barrigel™ rectal spacer into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, urethra, or intravascularly; local inflammatory reactions; infection; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency. More information on indications, contraindications, warnings and instructions for use can be found in the Instructions For Use at www.barrigel.com. Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. *Martin T. King and Michael Chao are paid consultants of Teleflex. About Teleflex IncorporatedAs a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare. Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™, Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com. Forward-Looking StatementsAny statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our management's current beliefs and expectations, but are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results or company actions to differ materially from what is expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Barrigel, Deknatel, LMA, Pilling, QuikClot, Rüsch, UroLift, and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.© 2024 Teleflex Incorporated. All rights reserved. References: Mariados NF, Orio PF, Schiffman Z, et al. Hyaluronic acid spacer for hypofractionated prostate radiation therapy: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Oncol. 2023; e1-e8.**King MT, Svatos M, Orio PF III et al. Evaluating the Quality-of-Life Effect of Apical Spacing with Hyaluronic Acid Prior to Hypofractionated Prostate Radiation Therapy: A Secondary Analysis, Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023;e1-e6. (Study sponsored by Palette Life Sciences, now part of Teleflex).**Data on File. As of 06/01/2024.Falagario UG et al. Biochemical Recurrence and Risk of Mortality Following Radiotherapy or Radical Prostatectomy. JAMA Netw Open (2023).Svatos M, Chell E, Low DA, et al. Symmetry, separation, and stability: Physical properties for effective dosimetric space with a stabilized hyaluronic acid spacer. Med Phys. 2024; 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1002/mp.17292**Gejerman G, Goldstein MM, Chao M et al. Barrigel spacer injection technique. Pract Radiat Oncol. 2023:e1-e5. (Drs Gejerman, Chao, Lederer, and Orio are paid consultants of Palette Life Sciences, now part of Teleflex).Williams J, Mc Millan K, Chao M et al. Hyaluronic acid rectal spacer in EBRT: Usability, safety and symmetry related to user experience. J Med Imag Radiat Sci (2022).Barrigel Injectable Gel Instructions for Use (2022).Restylane® celebrates 25 years of natural-looking results with its signature line of hyaluronic acid fillers. 2021. Available at: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/restylane-celebrates-25-years-of-natural-looking-results-with-its-signature-line-of-hyaluronic-acid-fillers-301388779.html. Accessed Sept 30, 2021. **Study sponsored by Palette Life Sciences, now part of Teleflex. Contacts:TeleflexLawrence KeuschVice President, Investor Relations and Strategy Developmentinvestor.relations@teleflex.com610-948-2836 Media Contact:Glenn SilverPartner National Media Relations Specialistglenn.silver@finnpartners.com646-871-8485 APM968A

Oct. 22, 2024 -- Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ONCT) (the “Company”) today announced updated data from its Phase 1/2 Study of ONCT-534 for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). Based on initial pharmacokinetic results, two additional dosing cohorts with twice daily (BID) oral dosing of ONCT-534 had been incorporated in the Phase 1/2 study ONCT-534-101 (NCT05917470). Overall, fifteen patients received ONCT-534 once daily (QD) in six dosing cohorts and six patients received ONCT-534 BID in two dosing cohorts. Based on a data cut off of September 30, 2024, the BID dosing schedule was well tolerated, with no related Grade 3 or higher toxicities. One patient, who experienced a rising PSA on ONCT-534 at 160 mg BID, had a subsequent 50% reduction in PSA after four weeks of ONCT-534 at 300 mg BID, and at the same time the CAT Scan showed a 16% reduction in target lesions compared to baseline. Enumeration and biomarker analysis of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) showed promising effects on expression of androgen receptor (AR)-regulated genes, and AR nuclear translocation in six additional patients. CTC analysis also showed that some patients who did not respond to ONCT-534 had prostate cancer that had developed neuroendocrine features, which are associated with AR independent disease. “While we still believe the decision to discontinue the ONCT-534-101 clinical trial remains the correct one in the current biotechnology environment, the updated clinical results highlight the potential of ONCT-534 in prostate cancer. We believe there is value in exploring BID dosing further, as well as studying ONCT-534 in earlier lines of therapy for advanced prostate cancer,” said James Breitmeyer, M.D., Ph.D., Oncternal’s President and CEO. “We continue to explore strategic alternatives for our product candidates, including ONCT-534, ONCT-808, zilovertamab and ONCT-216 in an ongoing effort to maximize value to our shareholders.” Oncternal Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel oncology therapies for the treatment of patients with cancers that have critical unmet medical need. Oncternal pursues drug development targeting promising, yet untapped biological pathways implicated in cancer generation or progression, focusing on hematological malignancies and prostate cancer. More information on our company and programs is available at https://oncternal.com/. ONCT-534 is an investigational dual-action androgen receptor inhibitor (DAARI) with demonstrated preclinical activity in prostate cancer models against both unmutated androgen receptor (AR), and against multiple forms of AR mutation and aberration. It is a potential treatment for patients with mCRPC with unmet medical need because of resistance to androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, including those with AR amplification, mutations in the AR ligand binding domain (LBD), or splice variants with loss of the AR LBD. It was investigated in Study ONCT-534-101 (NCT05917470) for the treatment of patients with mCRPC who are resistant to current AR pathway inhibitors. ONCT-808 is an investigational autologous chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR T) cell therapy that targets Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) using the binding domain from zilovertamab. ONCT-808 has demonstrated activity in preclinical models against multiple hematological malignancies and solid tumors and has been shown to be specific for cancer cells expressing ROR1. Oncternal has developed a robust and reproducible manufacturing process that has the potential to reduce the time patients must wait for their individual CAR T therapy to be produced compared with currently approved CAR T products. It was investigated in Study ONCT-808-101 (NCT05588440) with relapsed or refractory aggressive B-cell lymphoma, including patients who have failed previous CD19 CAR T treatment. Zilovertamab (previously called cirmtuzumab and UC-961) is an investigational monoclonal antibody designed to inhibit the function of Receptor Tyrosine Kinase-Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1). Zilovertamab has been evaluated in Phase 1/2 Study CIRM-0001 (NCT03088878) in combination with ibrutinib for the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), which resulted in 100% progression free survival (PFS) at 48 months in CLL patients whose tumors harbored del(17p)/p53 mutation, a population underserved by current treatment options. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Orphan Drug Designation to zilovertamab for the treatment of CLL and MCL. The results of an investigator-sponsored, Phase 1b clinical trial of zilovertamab in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of women with HER2-negative metastatic or locally advanced, unresectable breast cancer were recently published (Shatsky 2023). Zilovertamab was evaluated in an investigator-initiated Phase 1b study of zilovertamab in combination with docetaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (NCT05156905), and an investigator-initiated Phase 2 clinical trial of zilovertamab in combination with venetoclax, a Bcl-2 inhibitor, in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) CLL (NCT04501939). ONCT-216 (previously called TK216) is an investigational targeted small-molecule inhibitor of the E26 transformation-specific (ETS) family of oncoproteins including fusion proteins. Tumorigenic fusion proteins involving the EWS protein and an ETS protein can be found in most cases of Ewing sarcoma. ETS-related translocations or overexpression are also found in many other tumors such as acute myeloid leukemia (AML), diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and prostate cancer. In preclinical models, ONCT-216 was observed to bind to EWS-FLI1, blocking the interaction between this fusion protein and other transcriptome proteins such as RNA helicase A, leading to tumor cell apoptosis and inhibiting tumor growth in animal models. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Status to ONCT-216 for the treatment of Ewing sarcoma. The results of a Phase 1/ 2 clinical trial of ONCT-216 in patients with Ewing sarcoma (NCT02657005) were recently published (Myers 2024). The content above comes from the network. if any infringement, please contact us to modify.