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Apatinib Mesylate

Last update 29 Jan 2026

Overview

R&D Status

Clinical Result

Translational Medicine

Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type

Small molecule drug

Synonyms

Apatinib, Rivoceranib, Rivoceranib mesilate

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Target

VEGFR2

Action

antagonists

Mechanism

VEGFR2 antagonists(Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 antagonists)

Therapeutic Areas

NeoplasmsDigestive System DisordersSkin and Musculoskeletal Diseases+ [4]

Active Indication

Germline BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancerHepatocellular CarcinomaGastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma+ [26]

Inactive Indication

Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaAdvanced Bile Duct CarcinomaAdvanced biliary tract cancer+ [59]

Originator Organization

Advenchen Laboratories LLC

Active Organization

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.

Inactive Organization

Elevar Therapeutics, Inc.

Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

HRYZ (Shanghai) Biotech Co., Ltd.

License Organization

QureBio Ltd.

Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Elevar Therapeutics, Inc.

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Drug Highest PhaseApproved

First Approval Date

China (17 Oct 2014),

Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinomastomach adenocarcinoma

RegulationOrphan Drug (United States), Orphan Drug (European Union), Orphan Drug (South Korea), National Science and Technology Major Project (China), Breakthrough Therapy (China), Special Review Project (China), Priority Review (China)

Structure/Sequence

Molecular FormulaC25H27N5O4S

InChIKeyFYJROXRIVQPKRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

CAS Registry1218779-75-9

1,094

Clinical Trials associated with Apatinib Mesylate

NCT07314203

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 3IIT

Clinical Efficacy of Adebrelimab With or Without Apatinib Mesilate and SOX Neoadjuvant Therapy in Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer

Exploring the pathological complete response rate (pCR) of locally advanced gastric cancer treated with adebelimab combined or not combined with apatinib mesylate and SOX neoadjuvant therapy

Start Date25 Dec 2026

Sponsor / Collaborator

Fujian Medical University

NCT07314372

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 2IIT

A Prospective Phase II Study of Fatty Acid Degradation (FAD) Subtype-Guided Comprehensive Therapy for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

This study is a prospective, multicenter Phase II trial evaluating a personalized treatment strategy for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The study uses a metabolic classification system called the fatty acid degradation (FAD) subtype to guide therapy selection. Patients will be assigned to different treatment groups based on their tumor's FAD subtype, determined through RNA-seq analysis of the tumor tissue obtained from liver biopsy.

Start Date01 Feb 2026

Sponsor / Collaborator-

NCT07357532

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 2IIT

Exploration of Treatment Strategies After Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Limited-stage Small Cell Lung Cancer (LS-SCLC) Guided by Molecular Residual Disease (MRD)

This study plans to enroll limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC) patients who have achieved disease control after concurrent chemoradiotherapy (cCRT). Tissue samples collected at initial diagnosis and serial peripheral blood samples obtained at multiple post-cCRT timepoints will be analyzed using targeted next-generation sequencing to investigate the correlation between molecular residual disease (MRD) status and tumor recurrence/metastasis. For patients with MRD-positive results, a therapeutic strategy combining immunotherapy with anti-angiogenic agents will be implemented with the aim of improving clinical outcomes.

Start Date31 Jan 2026

Sponsor / Collaborator-

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100 Translational Medicine associated with Apatinib Mesylate

100 Patents (Medical) associated with Apatinib Mesylate

2,088

Literatures (Medical) associated with Apatinib Mesylate

01 Mar 2026·Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports

Alterations of the tumor microenvironment (TME) by exploratory gene expression analysis in recurrent glioblastoma following apatinib in combination with temozolomide

Article

Author: Qi, Shaopei ; Duan, Qianqian ; Li, Cheng ; Xue, Fengjun ; Ge, Jingjing ; Zhao, Chi ; Zhang, Junping ; Zhang, Qin ; Kong, Chenchen

Apatinib in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) has achieved reasonable clinical efficacy in the treatment of recurrent glioblastoma (rGBM), however, there are currently no clear biomarkers related to clinical efficacy or prognosis. Our retrospective study was to investigate tumor microenvironment (TME) features at the gene expression level that are associated with response and long survival benefit of rGBM treated with apatinib and TMZ. We enrolled 22 rGBMs treated with apatinib in combination with TMZ and collected their tissue samples for RNA transcriptome analysis by the Nanostring nCounter platform. The response group had 40 differentially expressed genes compared to the non-response group, with significantly up-regulated expression of genes related to endothelial cells and apoptosis. Enrichment analysis revealed that signaling pathways related to cell proliferation were down-regulated in the response group. In terms of prognosis, there were 16 differential expressed genes in the long-survival benefit group compared with the short-survival benefit group, and four tumor progression-associated genes were also down-regulated in response group expression. Hypoxia related-genes was significantly up-regulated in the long survival benefit group. Enrichment analysis showed that genes related to cell proliferation were also down-regulated in the long-survival benefit group, while the expression of signaling pathway genes related to cell activation, and immune response was significantly up-regulated. Our study suggests that the combination of apatinib and TMZ may potentially provide clinical benefits in treating rGBM by modulating genes associated with cell proliferation, promoting apoptosis, regulating hypoxia, and enhancing immune response within the tumor microenvironment.

01 Feb 2026·TISSUE & CELL

IL-8/CXCR2 mediates resistance to apatinib through PI3K/AKT and vasculogenic mimicry in gastric cancer cells

Article

Author: He, Ming-Fang ; Liu, Ya-Xian ; Jiang, Ning-Jing ; Qian, Si-Tong ; Wu, Jia-Qi ; Huang, Xin-En ; Fan, Yan-Wen

BACKGROUND:

Resistance to apatinib remains a major barrier to achieving favorable outcomes in patients with gastric cancer (GC). This study aimed to identify key molecular targets associated with apatinib resistance and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms.

METHODS:

By analyzing datasets related to anti-angiogenic therapies and treatment outcomes, we identified the hub gene associated with apatinib resistance. Its correlation with resistance was validated through gene manipulation in GC cells, alongside a series of in vitro and in vivo studies. Protein expression profiling was further performed to explore the underline mechanisms.

RESULTS:

Our findings revealed a substantial association between IL-8 expression and resistance to anti-angiogenic therapy. Exogenous IL-8 treatment increased apatinib resistance in AGS cells. CXCR2 knockdown enhanced apatinib sensitivity while simultaneously inhibiting the migratory, invasive, and colony-forming capacities of AGS cells in vitro, as well as tumor growth and metastasis in vivo. Conversely, CXCR2 overexpression promoted resistance and aggressive phenotypes. Moreover, CXCR2 expression was found to be essential for vasculogenic mimicry (VM) formation in AGS cells. Importantly, knockdown or overexpression of CXCR2 modulated the expressions of p-PI3K, p-AKT, and VM-related proteins, including MMP2, MMP-14, VEGFR2, and PECAM1.

CONCLUSION:

These results indicate that IL-8/CXCR2 promotes apatinib resistance in human GC by activating the PI3K/AKT pathway and inducing VM. This work highlights a therapeutic strategy to improve apatinib efficacy and patient prognosis in GC.

01 Feb 2026·EJSO

Comparative short-term outcomes of peri-operative immunotherapy and targeted therapy for gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Review

Author: Zhang, Fei ; Yan, Ying ; Li, Baifeng ; Wang, Yi ; Ge, Chunlin

INTRODUCTION:

Although perioperative chemotherapy (CT) is considered the standard treatment for gastric and gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma, the incorporation of novel agents into these standard regimens could potentially improve patient prognosis. The combination of immunotherapy and targeted therapies with chemotherapy may improve efficacy; however, there is no head-to-head comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of different combination schemes. Therefore, we performed a network meta-analysis (NMA) to compare the short-term outcomes of these novel neoadjuvant treatments for gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma.

METHODS:

Eligible studies were searched in Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from inception until January 13, 2025, for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that enrolled adults with gastric and GEJ adenocarcinoma and provided data regarding outcomes measures, comprised pathologic complete response (pCR), R0 resection rate, grade 3-4 treatment-related adverse events (AEs), overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS). Surface under the cumulative rank (SUCRA) curve plots were produced.

RESULTS:

A total of 10 RCTs containing 3173 patients were involved. The NMA results demonstrated that Toripalimab combined with chemotherapy showed a favorable trend for pCR (OR 3.43, 95 % CrI 0.20-51.35) and was a safer treatment (OR 0.84, 95 % CrI 0.15-4.46). However, there were no differences between pairwise comparisons. Furthermore, there was an improvement in R0 resection rates (OR 5.23, 95 % CrI 0.55-70.68) for Camrelizumab and Rivoceranib combined with chemotherapy when compared with chemotherapy alone. Nevertheless, it is worth noting that Camrelizumab and Rivoceranib combined with chemotherapy increased the risk of grade 3-4 treatment-related AEs (OR 2.51, 95 % CrI 0.56-9.87).

CONCLUSION:

The absence of direct head-to-head trials prompted the use of a network meta-analysis to compare the short-term efficacy of treatment regimens for gastric and gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. Our findings suggest that immunotherapies or targeted therapies, when combined with chemotherapy, are likely to yield superior pathological responses compared to chemotherapy alone. However, these conclusions are based on intermediate endpoints and on limited study quality. Therefore, definitive ranking of these regimens requires validation through large, well-designed, direct randomized trials focused on long-term survival outcomes.

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04 Dec 2025

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Elevar Therapeutics Announces Publication of CARES-310 Study Final Analysis in The Lancet Oncology

Phase 3 trial assessed the efficacy and safety of Elevar’s rivoceranib in combination with camrelizumab as a first-line therapy for uHCC The combination continued to show clinically meaningful survival improvement versus sorafenib, a standard first-line treatment for uHCC Elevar plans to resubmit its new drug application for camrelizumab/rivoceranib combination therapy in January 2026 Dec. 03, 2025 -- Elevar Therapeutics, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of HLB Co., Ltd. and a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company dedicated to elevating treatment experiences and outcomes for patients who have limited or inadequate therapeutic options, today announced that the final analysis of its Phase 3 CARES-310 study was published in The Lancet Oncology. The study assessed the efficacy and safety of the combination of Elevar’s drug candidate rivoceranib, an oral TKI, and camrelizumab, a PD-1 inhibitor, as a first-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC). In the randomized, open-label, international trial (NCT03764293), which included 543 patients at 95 study sites across 13 countries/regions, camrelizumab plus rivoceranib continued to show clinically meaningful survival improvement versus sorafenib (median overall survival of 23.8 vs. 15.2 months), a standard first-line treatment for uHCC, and a manageable safety profile. Elevar plans resubmission of a New Drug Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the combination therapy of camrelizumab and rivoceranib in January 2026. "Having our Phase 3 study final analysis published in a prestigious journal such as The Lancet Oncology is momentous for Elevar Therapeutics and, even more so, for the global liver cancer patient community,” said Bryan Kim, chief executive officer of Elevar. “The data clearly showed the potential of our combination treatment of camrelizumab and rivoceranib, as it significantly improved survival compared to the standard treatment option. This is evidence that our hard work developing better therapies for patients with few options is paying off. We're proud of everyone on our team and our partners for hitting this milestone, and we’re focused on getting this promising treatment to patients everywhere as soon as possible." Between June 28, 2019, and March 24, 2021, 543 patients (457 [84%] males; 450 [83%] were Asian) were randomly assigned to receive camrelizumab-rivoceranib (n=272) or sorafenib (n=271). At final analysis on June 14, 2023, the median follow-up was 22.1 months (IQR 11.9-30.3) in the camrelizumab-rivoceranib group and 14.9 months (7.2-28.3) in the sorafenib group. Median overall survival was 23.8 months (95% CI 20.6-27.2) with camrelizumab-rivoceranib and 15.2 months (13.2-18.5) with sorafenib (hazard ratio [HR] 0.64 [95% CI 0.52-0.79]; one-sided p<0.0001). Median progression-free survival was 5.6 months (95% CI 5.5-7.4) with camrelizumab-rivoceranib and 3.7 months (95% CI 3.1-3.7) with sorafenib (HR 0.54 [95% CI 0.44-0.67]; one-sided p<0.0001). The most common grade 3 or 4 treatment-related adverse events were hypertension (104 [39%] of 272 patients in the camrelizumab-rivoceranib group vs. 40 [15%] of 269 patients in the sorafenib group), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome (33 [12%] vs. 42 [16%]), increased aspartate aminotransferase (47 [17%] vs. 14 [5%]), and increased alanine aminotransferase (38 [14%] vs. 8 [3%]). Treatment-related serious adverse events were reported in 69 (25%) patients in the camrelizumab-rivoceranib group and 18 (7%) patients in the sorafenib group. Treatment-related deaths occurred in one patient each in the camrelizumab-rivoceranib group (multiple organ dysfunction syndrome) and sorafenib group (respiratory failure and circulatory collapse). Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and most frequently develops in people with chronic underlying liver inflammation, which may be from viral and non-viral causes. HCC typically has a poor prognosis with limited treatment options and continues to be a diagnosis with an ongoing urgent medical need. More than 800,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with liver cancer each year and it is also a leading cause of cancer deaths, accounting for more than 700,000 annually, according to the American Cancer Society. Rivoceranib, a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), is a highly potent inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR), a primary pathway for tumor angiogenesis. VEGFR inhibition is a clinically validated target to limit tumor growth and disease progression. Rivoceranib is currently being studied as a monotherapy and in combination with chemotherapy and immunotherapy in various solid tumor indications. Ongoing clinical studies include uHCC (in combination with camrelizumab), gastric cancer (as a monotherapy and in combination with paclitaxel), adenoid cystic carcinoma (as a monotherapy) and colorectal cancer (in combination with Lonsurf®). Rivoceranib was the first TKI approved in gastric cancer in China (November 2014). It is also approved in China in combination with camrelizumab as a first-line treatment for uHCC (January 2023). The drug has been studied in more than 6,000 patients worldwide and was well tolerated in clinical trials with a comparable safety profile to other TKIs and VEGF inhibitors. Orphan drug designations have been granted in gastric cancer (U.S., EU and South Korea), in adenoid cystic carcinoma (U.S.) and in uHCC (U.S. and EU). Elevar Therapeutics, Inc. holds the global rights (excluding China) to rivoceranib and has partnered for its development and marketing with HLB-LS in South Korea. Rivoceranib, under the name apatinib, is also approved in China for advanced gastric cancer and in second-line advanced HCC by the Chinese-territory license-holder, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Company Ltd., (Hengrui Pharma), under the brand name Aitan®. Camrelizumab (SHR-1210) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to the programmed death-1 (PD-1) receptor. Blockade of the PD-1/PD-L1 signaling pathway is a therapeutic strategy showing success in a wide variety of solid and hematological cancers. Camrelizumab is developed by Hengrui Pharma and has been studied in more than 5,000 patients. Currently, 50 clinical trials are underway in a broad range of tumors (including liver cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer and breast cancer, etc.) and treatment settings. Camrelizumab, under the brand name AiRuiKa®, is currently approved for eight indications in China, including monotherapy for the treatment of HCC (second-line), in combination with rivoceranib as a treatment for uHCC (first-line), relapsed/refractory classic Hodgkin’s lymphoma (third-line), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (second-line) and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (third-line or further) and in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (non-squamous and squamous), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the first-line setting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Orphan Drug Designation to camrelizumab for advanced HCC in April 2021 and by the EMA in August 2024. The content above comes from the network. if any infringement, please contact us to modify.

Clinical ResultOrphan DrugDrug ApprovalImmunotherapy

20 Oct 2025

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Live from ESMO | Hengrui Debuts Exhibition Booth with Landmark Data Showcasing Pharma's Emerging Innovation Power

BERLIN, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- From October 17 to 21, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Congress convened in Berlin, bringing together global leaders in oncology and pharmaceutical innovation. Representing China's advancing biopharmaceutical landscape, Hengrui Pharma not only returned with a comprehensive portfolio of oncology research but also debuted as an exhibitor, marking a new milestone in its global academic engagement. Since 2016, Hengrui has presented pioneering research at the ESMO Annual Congress for ten consecutive years. This year, the company unveiled 46 studies across 14 innovative therapeutic programs, including nine oral presentations, two mini oral sessions, and four late-breaking abstracts (LBAs), underscoring its global R&D strength. These data highlight the company's commitment to multi-cancer coverage and multi-mechanism innovation in oncology. In parallel, Hengrui scheduled a series of academic events, fostering in-depth dialogue with leading global experts and clinical researchers on cutting-edge topics in oncology. These initiatives established a dynamic platform for international academic exchange and infused Chinese innovation into the global landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment – marking a new chapter in Hengrui's journey of international scientific engagement. As one of the world's premier oncology platforms, the ESMO Annual Congress attracts more than ten thousand experts and hundreds of leading international pharmaceutical companies each year. The meeting showcases the latest advances in cancer research and therapeutics, serving as a high-level hub for academic exchange and collaboration. It continues to catalyze innovation and clinical translation across the oncology community, aligning with the 2025 Congress vision: "Standing by those who care about cancer." Global Vision: China Innovation Going Global At the ESMO 2025 Annual Congress, Hengrui co-hosted the roundtable "China Innovation Going Global," bringing together leading Chinese and international experts to discuss strategic pathways and future prospects for the globalization of China-origin innovations. During the global launch of the CARES-009 study, featuring Hengrui's innovative therapeutic combination of camrelizumab and rivoceranib, Academician Jia Fan of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Professor Jian Zhou of Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, jointly presented the latest global data from the study, garnering widespread attention from the international oncology community. Ms. Jo Feng, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hengrui Pharma, led the company's delegation at this year's Congress. She stated, "ESMO serves as a premier global platform for oncology exchange, and this year, Hengrui proudly presented 46 research achievements – highlighting our growing academic presence on the world stage. As an innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company, Hengrui places medical innovation at the heart of its strategic vision, with a steadfast commitment to addressing unmet clinical needs. Looking ahead, we remain firmly patient-centric, continuing to advance groundbreaking therapies to improve the lives of patients worldwide." Breakthroughs Across Multiple Cancer Types At this year's ESMO Annual Congress, Hengrui had 46 oncology research projects accepted, including four LBAs, spanning 14 innovative therapeutic programs. Among these, nine were selected for oral presentations, two for mini oral sessions, 32 as posters, and three as e-posters. Collectively, these studies encompass more than 10 cancer types, including esophagogastric cancer, gynecologic malignancies, liver cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, sarcoma, biliary tract cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer. In breast cancer, Hengrui had 11 research studies accepted, comprising one oral presentation, one mini oral, eight posters, and one e-poster. Notably, an LBA featuring Hengrui's antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) trastuzumab rezetecan (SHR-A1811) compared with pyrotinib plus capecitabine for patients with HER2-positive advanced or metastatic breast cancer was selected for presentation. Multiple studies highlighting both established and emerging therapies, including pyrotinib, dalpiciclib, and adebrelimab, demonstrate Hengrui's deep and sustained commitment to advancing breast cancer research. In gastrointestinal cancers, 14 studies were accepted, including two oral presentations, 11 posters, and one e-poster. Alongside flagship therapies such as camrelizumab and rivoceranib, four studies on adebrelimab in the gastrointestinal field were featured. In addition, investigational agents including HRS-4642 (a KRAS G12D inhibitor) and SHR-1701 (a PD-L1/TGF-β bifunctional antibody) were also presented, reflecting the strong momentum of both Hengrui's established portfolio and emerging pipeline in advancing care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies. In lung cancer, six poster presentations featuring camrelizumab and adebrelimab were accepted, underscoring Hengrui's expanding footprint in this therapeutic area. These studies covered both non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC), further validating the clinical potential and versatility of these regimens. Across additional disease areas, including gynecologic tumors, thymic epithelial tumors, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, sarcoma, prostate cancer, and thyroid cancer, Hengrui had 13 studies accepted, featuring a diverse range of innovative therapies such as camrelizumab, fuzuloparib, rivoceranib, rezvilutamide, adebrelimab, famitinib, HRS-7058, and HRS-4642. These included six oral presentations, one mini oral, five posters, and one e-poster, highlighting Hengrui's robust and broad-based R&D capabilities. In addition, two posters were accepted on hetrombopag and ondansetron oral soluble films, focusing on the prevention and management of chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia, nausea, and vomiting. Dr. Frank Jiang, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Hengrui Pharma, stated: "At this year's ESMO Annual Congress, we unveiled a broader and more impactful portfolio of research findings. The concentrated release of these breakthrough data not only reflects Hengrui's robust R&D capabilities, but also highlights the results of our science-driven, globally oriented innovation R&D strategy. Our pipeline is both deep and forward-looking – while reinforcing our existing product portfolio, we are also actively expanding into cutting-edge therapeutic areas. We firmly believe that through this in-depth engagement with the global oncology community, we can better enable our breakthroughs to benefit more patients worldwide." A Decade of ESMO Participation: China Innovation Going Global Since 2016, Hengrui Oncology has participated in the ESMO Annual Congress for 10 consecutive years, consistently setting new benchmarks for Chinese pharmaceutical companies. Between 2023 and 2025, Hengrui presented a total of 119 research achievements: 2023: 36 studies accepted, including two preferred oral presentations, six mini oral presentations, and 28 posters, covering multiple therapeutic areas such as gastrointestinal cancers, breast cancer, cervical cancer, pancreatic cancer, and melanoma. 2024: 37 studies accepted, spanning 13 innovative therapies and more than 10 cancer types, including esophagogastric cancer, gynecologic malignancies, liver cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. 2025: Marking its first-ever exhibition booth at ESMO, Hengrui presented 46 studies across 14 innovative medicines. This milestone represents a significant step forward in Hengrui's internationalization strategy and its commitment to advancing global cancer care. Commitment to Global Impact with the Promise of Patient Focus Hengrui remains steadfast in its commitment to science and innovation driven by the goal of addressing unmet patient needs. Leveraging a global R&D network, the company is advancing innovative medicines onto the international stage. Through a strategically structured pipeline, continuous breakthroughs across multiple cancer types, and active participation in global academic exchange, Hengrui Oncology is accelerating the internationalization and bringing new hope and broader treatment options to patients worldwide. About Hengrui Pharma Hengrui Pharma is an innovative, global pharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of high-quality medicines to address unmet clinical needs. Its therapeutic areas of focus include oncology, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, immunological and respiratory diseases, and neuroscience. Founded in 1970 with the core principle of putting patients first, Hengrui Pharma remains committed to advancing human health by striving to conquer diseases, improve health, and extend lives through the power of science and technology. About Hengrui Oncology Hengrui Oncology specializes in the development, production, and global commercialization of innovative cancer therapies. It is the first business unit within Hengrui to achieve technological breakthroughs and successfully enter international markets. Hengrui Oncology has established a robust and diversified oncology pipeline encompassing multiple tumor types, with a comprehensive portfolio that includes immunotherapies, targeted therapies, and ADCs. In key areas such as breast cancer, Hengrui Oncology provides full-course treatment solutions that span multiple lines of therapy. To date, 14 novel oncology agents developed by Hengrui have been approved for marketing in China. SOURCE Hengrui Pharma WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

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05 Jun 2025

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Hengrui Pharma Showcases Global Impact at the 2025 ASCO: 72 Study Results Highlight Chinese Cancer Innovation

SHANGHAI, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting successfully concluded in Chicago on June 3 (local time). Hengrui Pharma delivered a strong international presence, featuring 15 innovative drugs and 72 research outcomes. These included 4 oral presentations, 5 rapid oral presentations, 27 poster presentations, and 36 online publications. Multiple groundbreaking research advances has elicited widespread discussion among global experts. In the field of breast cancer, results from 19 studies evaluating the company's innovative drugs—pyrotinib, dalpiciclib, camrelizumab, apatinib, adebrelimab, Trastuzumab rezetecan (SHR-A1811), and SHR-2017, either in combination with each other or with chemotherapies, were presented at ASCO 2025. Notably, 7 studies involving pyrotinib and 6 studies involving dalpiciclib were selected, with both agents consistently demonstrating promising efficacy, reinforcing their established roles in breast cancer treatment. Furthermore, studies evaluating SHR-A1811 and adebrelimab were selected for rapid oral presentations, attracting considerable attention from the industry. In the field of gastrointestinal cancers, drugs such as camrelizumab, apatinib, adebrelimab, and SHR-8068 were featured in a total of 30 accepted studies. Notably, camrelizumab was included in 21 of these studies, demonstrating its broad therapeutic profile and potential while reinforcing its position as a key focus at ASCO. This further solidifies the achievements of China-developed PD-1 inhibitors on the global stage. Additionally, adebrelimab, which has achieved significant breakthroughs in lung cancer in recent years, is actively expanding into new indications. At this year's ASCO, five related studies exploring adebrelimab's efficacy in indications such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) , and pancreatic cancer were presented. The ongoing emergence of cutting-edge research on both established and emerging agents holds promise for improving clinical outcomes for patients with gastrointestinal tumors. Across a wide range of disease areas—including lung cancer, gynecologic cancers, lymphoma, bladder cancer, head and neck cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, chordoma, salivary gland cancer, thymic cancer, desmoid tumors, and salivary duct carcinoma—Hengrui Pharma's innovative oncology portfolio (camrelizumab, apatinib, adebrelimab, pyrotinib, dalpiciclib, fluzoparib, famitinib, SHR-A1811, SHR-1501, SHR-1701, SHR-1826, SHR-A1912, and SHR-A2102) was featured in 22 research presentations at ASCO 2025. These comprised 4 oral presentations, 2 rapid oral presentations, 12 poster presentations, and 4 online publications, collectively demonstrating the company's robust R&D capabilities. Additionally, one online publication highlighted ondansetron oral soluble film, underscoring its favorable efficacy in preventing and treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). For 15 consecutive years, Hengrui Pharma has consistently presented its cutting-edge research at the ASCO Annual Meeting, highlighting the company's global leadership in oncology drug research and development while showcasing China's robust pharmaceutical innovation capabilities to the international academic community. The inclusion of 70 Hengrui-sponsored studies at this year's meeting reflects the strong foundation laid by the company's portfolio of 23 marketed innovative drugs and a robust pipeline of over 90 candidates currently in development. Looking ahead, Hengrui will remain committed to its patient-centric approach, striving to develop advanced therapeutics that support the "Healthy China" initiative and enhance clinical outcomes for patients globally. SOURCE Hengrui Pharma WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Germline BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	01 Dec 2024
Hepatocellular Carcinoma	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	07 Jan 2021
Gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	17 Oct 2014
stomach adenocarcinoma	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	17 Oct 2014

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma	NDA/BLA	United States	Elevar Therapeutics, Inc.	21 Oct 2024
Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma	NDA/BLA	United States	Elevar Therapeutics, Inc.	17 May 2023
Stomach Cancer	NDA/BLA	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	09 Aug 2011
Advanced Gastroesophageal Junction Adenocarcinoma	Phase 3	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	21 Sep 2020
Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma	Phase 3	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	16 Sep 2020
Advanced Triple-Negative Breast Carcinoma	Phase 3	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	06 Jul 2020
Breast Cancer	Phase 3	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	03 Jul 2020
Metastatic breast cancer	Phase 3	China	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	03 Jul 2020
PD-L1 positive Lung Cancer	Phase 3	-	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	15 Jun 2020
PD-L1 positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	Phase 3	-	Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.	15 Jun 2020

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Study	Phase	Population	Analyzed Enrollment	Group	Results	Evaluation	Publication Date


NCT05447702 (NeoPanDa03, SABCS2025)	Phase 2	Triple Negative Breast Cancer Neoadjuvant HER2 Negative \| PR Negative \| ER Negative	35	Camrelizumab+apatinib+chemotherapy	eexdqkixzq(nndshuplww) = Elevated levels of alanine aminotransferase (38.2%) qrqdfdegqi (cuxojlgsqw ) View more	Positive	11 Dec 2025
ESMO_ASIA2025	Not Applicable	Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma	1,586	TACE + Apatinib	goyuekttxu(hkyjqipxbg): HR = 0.42 (95.0% CI, 0.36 - 0.49), P-Value = < 0.00001 View more	Positive	05 Dec 2025
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NCT04296370 (FABULOUS, Pubmed \| Lancet Oncol) Manual	Phase 3	Germline BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer HER2 Negative \| BRCA1 Mutation (Germline) \| BRCA2 Mutation (Germline)	203	Fuzuloparib + Apatinib	jwywxndfpo(yibzzbyapm) = twntmvcztp yhjhhlnmnj (bxpkhofbhz, 8.4 - 13.1) View more	Positive	01 Dec 2025
				Fuzuloparib	jwywxndfpo(yibzzbyapm) = fclvgudylh yhjhhlnmnj (bxpkhofbhz, 4.2 - 7.6) View more
NCT03764293 (CARES-310, Pubmed \| Lancet Oncol) Manual	Phase 3	Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma First line	543	Camrelizumab 200 mg + Rivoceranib 250 mg	ltympytopp(jimmeoaqmg) = ojpvojshuo mdkzkzosyu (llgdvimmlv, 20.6 - 27.2) View more	Positive	01 Dec 2025
				Sorafenib 400 mg	ltympytopp(jimmeoaqmg) = zjivfsaqbv mdkzkzosyu (llgdvimmlv, 13.2 - 18.5) View more
NCT04229615 (FZOCUS-1, CA Cancer J Clin) Manual	Phase 3	Ovarian Cancer First line	674	Fuzuloparib + Apatinib	nrypwdolhz(tkfxtryaac) = veabxefpqt iuilhiymyl (jwxyxnnsmh ) View more	Positive	25 Nov 2025
				Fuzuloparib	nrypwdolhz(tkfxtryaac) = qkqcfzircu iuilhiymyl (jwxyxnnsmh ) View more
NCT04521153 (CARES-009, Pubmed \| Lancet) Manual	Phase 2/3	Hepatocellular Carcinoma Neoadjuvant \| Adjuvant	294	Perioperative+ camrelizumab + rivoceranib	hkfxupqmki(mrulemioqr) = nbnxppwtyi puyxovzzge (somyqyysha, 23.2 - NE) View more	Positive	01 Nov 2025
				surgery alone	hkfxupqmki(mrulemioqr) = xfwfoukddw puyxovzzge (somyqyysha, 14·9 - NE) View more
NCT04072042 (BIOVAS, ESMO2025)	Phase 2	Sarcoma VEGFR2 604A>G \| CSF1-high	60	Apatinib (VEGFR2 604A>G SNP)	kblaeqncem(blehsmyogv) = njqzahdfeo iwoimtczas (hrojowmoqk ) View more	Positive	17 Oct 2025
				Apatinib (VEGFR2 604A>G SNP negative)	kblaeqncem(blehsmyogv) = lgkuwkdeqz iwoimtczas (hrojowmoqk ) View more
NCT06200233 (KCSG LU23-09, ESMO2025)	Phase 2	Thymic Epithelial Tumor Second line	40	Rivoceranib 700 mg	dgnbkokpnt(rjqjjyrmbg) = bltbwprilr pgxmftflpy (yagkyuxfqm ) View more	Positive	17 Oct 2025
NCT06418594 (ESMO2025)	Phase 2	HER2-negative breast cancer HER2-negative	7	ApatinibEtoposideAdebrelimab + ApatinibEtoposideAdebrelimab + ApatinibEtoposideAdebrelimab (HER2-negative breast cancer brain metastasis)	xhocghizhr(whlklxrigj) = lqytaouwwi svvrgrgome (gihsljtvse ) View more	Positive	17 Oct 2025
NCT03736863 (CAP 02, ESMO2025)	Phase 2	Advanced Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma	25	ApatinibAdebrelimab + ApatinibAdebrelimab	zvrgovnxie(ecvuxubtkq) = dkwwohruof zuwofxhone (zbkkgljerv ) View more	Positive	17 Oct 2025

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