A Phase 1b/2a, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Three Arm, Randomized Study Evaluating a Single Intravenous Push Followed by a Continuous Infusion of Certepetide Over 4 Hours When Added to Standard of Care (SoC) Versus Two Intravenous Pushes of Certepetide When Added to SoC, Versus SoC Alone in Subjects With Previously Untreated Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (FORTIFIDE)

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a new drug plus standard treatment compared with standard treatment alone in people with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* is the new drug plus standard treatment safe and tolerable
* is the new drug plus standard treatment more effective than standard treatment
Participants will:
* Visit the clinic three times every 28 days for treatment and tests
* Have CT or MRI scans every 8 weeks while on treatment

Start Date01 Jan 2030

Sponsor / Collaborator

Lisata Therapeutics, Inc.

NCT07000084

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 3IIT

GAIN-BCG: Gemcitabine Alternating With INtravesical BCG Randomized Against BCG Alone for Patients With Recurrent High Grade Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding gemcitabine to intravesical Bacillus Calmette Guerin (BCG) versus intravesical BCG alone in patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that has come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). Gemcitabine is a chemotherapy drug that blocks the cells from making deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and may kill cancer cells. Intravesical BCG is a solution containing the live BCG bacteria that is placed in the bladder via a catheter (intravesical). When the solution comes into direct contact with the bladder wall, it stimulates the body's immune system which kills tumor cells. Giving gemcitabine with intravesical BCG may kill more tumor cells in patients with recurrent non-muscle invasive bladder cancer.

Start Date05 Jun 2028

Sponsor / Collaborator

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

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NCT06998940

/ Not yet recruitingPhase 3IIT

Randomized Phase III Study of Second-Line Chemotherapy With or Without Panitumumab for KRAS Wild Type, Locally Advanced or Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding panitumumab to standard chemotherapy (with nanoliposomal Irinotecan, leucovorin, and 5-fluorouracil [5-FU] or irinotecan, leucovorin, and 5-FU or nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) versus standard chemotherapy alone in treating patients with KRAS wild type (WT) pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma that cannot be removed by sugery (unresectable) or that has spread to nearby tissue or lymph nodes (locally advanced) or that has spread from where it first started (primary site) to other places in the body (metastatic). Panitumumab is a monoclonal antibody that may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. A monoclonal antibody is a type of protein that can bind to certain targets in the body, such as molecules that cause the body to make an immune response (antigens). Chemotherapy drugs, such as nanoliposomal irinotecan, leucovorin, 5-FU, irinotecan, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells, by stopping them from dividing, or by stopping them from spreading. Adding panitumumab to standard chemotherapy may be effective in treating patients with unresectable, locally advanced, or metastatic KRAS WT pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Start Date06 Jan 2026

Sponsor / Collaborator

SWOG

[+1]

100 Clinical Results associated with Gemcitabine Hydrochloride

100 Translational Medicine associated with Gemcitabine Hydrochloride

100 Patents (Medical) associated with Gemcitabine Hydrochloride

18,783

Literatures (Medical) associated with Gemcitabine Hydrochloride

01 Sep 2025·JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS

Integrated network pharmacology and RNA sequencing analysis to reveal the mechanisms of Qici Sanling decoction in the treatment of gemcitabine resistant bladder cancer

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Author: Wang, Wanhui ; You, Bosen ; Geng, Bo ; Zhao, Enyang ; Wang, Jinpeng ; Liu, Weiyang ; Li, Xuedong ; Zhang, Wei ; Li, Zhuolun ; Nan, Yunfeng

Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most prevalent cancer of the urinary system in adults; the prognosis is dismal for BCa treated with gemcitabine (GEM) owing to intrinsic or acquired chemoresistance. This study investigated the potential of Qici Sanling decoction (QCSL), an herbal Chinese medicine, to augment the efficacy of GEM in treating GEM-resistant BCa via network pharmacology and RNA sequencing. We screened 103 active components of QCSL and their 226 targets from the TCMSP database and identified 3985 targets of GEM-resistant BCa via transcriptome sequencing. On the basis of the 69 common targets, a proteinprotein interaction (PPI) network was constructed to identify the top 7 targets. Disease Ontology (DO), Gene Ontology (GO), and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) functional enrichment analyses were conducted to uncover key pathways. CCK-8 assays, Western blotting, flow cytometry, colony formation, and EdU assays were used to assess the apoptosis and proliferation of GEM-resistant T24 and J82 cells treated with QCSL. The BCa gene set was among the top enriched gene sets in the DO analysis; GO analysis revealed enrichment of 2020 terms linked to GEM resistance, and KEGG analysis revealed 161 enriched signalling pathways. Molecular docking indicated that PTGS2 has high affinity for targets of QCSL components. In vitro experiments demonstrated that cells treated with both QCSL and GEM had significantly reduced viability, increased levels of apoptosis, and decreased proliferative capacity. Thus, QCSL enhances the therapeutic effects of GEM in BCa by promoting cell apoptosis and inhibiting cell proliferation. These findings have significant clinical implications, highlighting a potential combined treatment strategy for GEM-resistant BCa to improve patient outcomes.

01 Sep 2025·BIOMATERIALS

Bioactive polymers as stimulus-responsive anti-metastatic combination agents to treat pancreatic cancer

Article

Author: Sil, Diptesh ; Gendelman, Howard E ; Panja, Sudipta ; Kapoor, Ekta ; Khan, Rubayat I ; Jogdeo, Chinmay M ; Kumari, Neha ; Singh, Amar B ; Ding, Ling ; Oupický, David ; Siddhanta, Kasturi

The intractable and devastating nature of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) necessitates an urgent need for novel therapies. This study presents the development of a novel polymer prodrug system for the combination treatment of PDAC, based on an optimized pharmacologically active anti-metastatic macromolecular carrier, PCQ, conjugated with gemcitabine (GEM). Structure-activity relationship evaluations showed that random PCQ copolymers exhibited superior anti-migratory activity compared to the gradient PCQ analogs. GEM was incorporated into the random PCQ copolymers using disulfide linker to prepare a reduction-responsive prodrug, PCQ(r)6-SS-GEM12. The resultant therapeutic system presents a pharmacologically active delivery strategy that targets both the proliferative and the metastatic phenotype in PDAC. The PCQ(r)6-SS-GEM12 prodrug demonstrated a selective release of GEM under the reductive tumor environment leading to a significant inhibition of tumor growth with pronounced anti-metastatic effect. Collectively, our data show that the combination of anti-metastatic PCQ and cytotoxic GEM-based reduction-responsive prodrug polymer offers an innovative strategy to treat PDAC.

01 Aug 2025·BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR BASIS OF DISEASE

DSG2 attenuates gemcitabine efficacy through PTX3 in lung adenocarcinoma

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Author: William, Bianca Tobias ; Ta, Hoang Dang Khoa ; Lin, Che-Wei ; Lin, Jo-Ying ; Wang, Chin-Chou ; Liao, Pin-Chen ; Wang, Ju-Ming ; Ho, Yu-Fang ; Dey, Sanskriti ; Wang, Shao-An ; Xuan, Do Thi Minh ; Ko, Ching-Chung ; Wang, Wei-Jan ; Kumar, Sachin ; Wang, Chih-Yang ; Shen, Wan-Jou

Lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is the most prevalent subtype of lung cancer, often diagnosed at an advanced stage with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. The Desmoglein (DSG) family plays a crucial role in maintaining cell adhesion and tissue integrity. Upregulation of DSG proteins has been implicated in tumorigenesis, invasion, and metastasis across various cancers. However, the role of DSG in lung cancer, particularly as a biomarker influencing the efficacy of anti-cancer drugs, remains unclear. In this study, DSG2 was significantly overexpressed in LUAD tumor tissues and correlated with poor prognosis, as revealed by TCGA database analysis. Additionally, analyses of single-cell sequencing, KEGG, and GSEA multi-omics databases demonstrated that DSG2 modulates multiple oncogenic pathways, particularly the apoptosis pathway, with a strong positive correlation between DSG2 and PTX3 expression. In vitro experiments showed that DSG2 knockdown enhanced gemcitabine-induced apoptosis by downregulating the NFκB/STAT3/PTX3 signaling axis. Furthermore, adding recombinant PTX3 protein in DSG2 knockdown cells restored STAT3 activation, reducing gemcitabine efficacy, indicating that DSG2 contributes to gemcitabine resistance through PTX3-mediated mechanisms. This study identifies DSG2 as a critical mediator of gemcitabine resistance in LUAD through its regulation of the PTX3/NFκB/STAT3 pathway. The findings suggest that targeting DSG2 could enhance the therapeutic efficacy of gemcitabine in LUAD patients, offering a novel therapeutic strategy and biomarker for overcoming chemoresistance in this aggressive cancer subtype.

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News (Medical) associated with Gemcitabine Hydrochloride

26 Jun 2025

·ir.lisata.com

Positive Preliminary Cohort B Results from the AGITG-led ASCEND Trial to be Presented at ESMO GI Evaluating Lisata’s Certepetide in Combination with Standard-of-Care Chemotherapy in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

ASCEND comprises two dosing regimens of certepetide evaluated in two separate study arms enrolled sequentially Positive signal in progression-free survival and objective response rate observed in certepetide-treated group compared to placebo-treated group Cohort B data corroborate Cohort A data indicating certepetide has a treatment effect and an attractive safety profile Full study data from both cohorts expected later this year BARCELONA, Spain, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (“AGITG”), the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre at the University of Sydney, and Lisata Therapeutics, Inc (“Lisata”, Nasdaq: LSTA), today announced promising positive preliminary Cohort B data from the ASCEND Phase 2b trial (NCT05042128) in metastatic pancreatic cancer, with AGITG sponsoring the study and Lisata providing funding. Dr. Andrew Dean, Study Chair, is scheduled to present these findings at the European Society for Medical Oncology (“ESMO”) Gastrointestinal Cancers Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on 2 July, 2025. The ASCEND trial is a 158-patient, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2b clinical trial evaluating standard-of-care (“SoC”) gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel vs SoC plus certepetide or placebo in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (“mPDAC”). Participants were enrolled from 24 sites across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand from May 2022 to December 2023. The study comprises two sequentially enrolled dosing regimens of either certepetide or placebo in combination with SoC. Cohort A employed one 3.2 mg/kg dose of certepetide administered as an IV push over 1 minute immediately after the infusion of gemcitabine and before the infusion of nab-paclitaxel. Cohort B mimicked the dosing regimen of Cohort A; however, it employed an additional dose of certepetide or placebo administered 4 hours after the initial dose. As announced in January of this year, preliminary Cohort A data was presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium. Those data showed a positive trend in overall survival, including four complete responses in the certepetide-treated group compared to none in the placebo-treated group. The preliminary data from Cohort B demonstrate a six-month progression-free survival (“6MPFS”) of 60.8% for the certepetide-treated group, whereas the 6MPFS in the placebo-treated group was 25%. Median progression-free survival (“mPFS”) was 7.5 months for the certepetide-treated group and 4.7 months for the placebo-treated group. Objective response rate (“ORR”) was 45.2% for the certepetide-treated group and 19% for the placebo-treated group. Median overall survival (“mOS”) was 10.32 months for the certepetide-treated group compared to 9.23 months for the placebo-treated group. A comparison of data from Cohort A and Cohort B indicates that the addition of two doses of certepetide (Cohort B regimen) to SoC chemotherapy resulted in a clinically meaningful improvement in both PFS and ORR for patients with mPDAC. These clinically significant findings provide compelling support for the continued and expedited investigation of certepetide as a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer. Final data and key findings from both cohorts of the ASCEND study are anticipated to be available later this year, with more information to follow as it becomes available. “We are pleased with the promising Cohort B data of the ASCEND trial. These data, taken with those previously reported for Cohort A, reinforce our confidence in the therapeutic promise of certepetide. Along with its attractive safety profile, we continue to believe that certepetide has the potential to transform the treatment landscape for mPDAC and many other devastating solid tumors”, stated David J. Mazzo, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lisata. Pancreatic cancer has one of the poorest prognoses among cancers, ranking as the 6th leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide1. In Australia, pancreatic cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer-related deaths2. With a five-year survival rate of just 13%, there is a considerable need for new treatment options. Dr. Dean commented, “The data from ASCEND provides us with critical new knowledge that will significantly enhance our understanding of how to optimally treat patients battling pancreatic cancer. We are excited by the evidence of certepetide’s therapeutic effect and encourage the continued development of this potentially treatment paradigm-changing compound.” We thank the Gut Cancer Foundation for providing funding for trial sites in Aotearoa New Zealand. 1. Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Soerjomataram I, et al. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2024;74(3):229–63. 2. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2024) Cancer data in Australia, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 13 May 2025. About Certepetide Certepetide (formerly LSTA1), an internalizing RGD (arginylglycylaspartic acid or iRGD), cyclic peptide product candidate, is an investigational drug designed to activate a novel uptake pathway that allows co-administered or tethered anti-cancer drugs to target and penetrate solid tumors more effectively. Certepetide actuates this active transport system in a tumor-specific manner, resulting in systemically co-administered anti-cancer drugs more efficiently penetrating and accumulating in the tumor. Certepetide also has been shown to modify the tumor microenvironment resulting in tumors which are more susceptible to immunotherapies. We and our collaborators have amassed significant non-clinical data demonstrating enhanced delivery of a range of emerging anti-cancer therapies, including immunotherapies and RNA-based therapeutics. To date, certepetide has also demonstrated favorable safety, tolerability, and clinical activity in completed and ongoing clinical trials designed to test its ability to enhance the effectiveness of standard-of-care chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer. Lisata is exploring the potential of certepetide to enable a variety of treatment modalities to treat a range of solid tumors more effectively. Certepetide has been awarded Fast Track designation (U.S.) and Orphan Drug Designation for pancreatic cancer (U.S. and E.U.) as well as Orphan Drug Designation for glioma (U.S.) and osteosarcoma (U.S.). Additionally, certepetide has received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for osteosarcoma (U.S.). About Lisata Therapeutics Lisata Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and other major diseases. Lisata’s cyclic peptide product candidate, certepetide, is an investigational drug designed to activate a novel uptake pathway that allows co-administered or tethered anti-cancer drugs to selectively target and penetrate solid tumors more effectively. Lisata has already established noteworthy commercial and R&D partnerships based on its CendR Platform® technology. The Company expects to announce numerous milestones over the next 1.5 years and believes that its projected capital will fund operations into the fourth quarter of 2026, encompassing anticipated data milestones from its ongoing and planned clinical trials. For a comprehensive overview of certepetide's mechanism of action, please view our informative short film. For more information on the Company, please visit www.lisata.com. About the Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group (AGITG) The AGITG is a multi-disciplinary collaborative group that undertakes patient-centric research to advance medical care and practice in the treatment of gastro-intestinal cancer. Since 1991, the AGITG has led 90 GI cancer research studies, enrolling 9,900 patients across 287 sites worldwide. Learn more. About the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre is a flagship research centre at the University of Sydney that designs and coordinates clinical trials. This includes responsibility for study coordination, monitoring, data acquisition and management and statistical analysis. Over the past 35 years the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre has co-led more than 150 clinicals trials involving over 100,000 patients which have changed global clinical practice. It also undertakes work in health economics, biostatistics, systematic reviews and biomarker research that can help inform healthcare providers about best practice. Learn more. Forward-Looking Statements (Lisata related) This communication contains “forward-looking statements” that involve substantial risks and uncertainties for purposes of the safe harbor provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this communication regarding the Company’s clinical development programs are forward-looking statements. In addition, when or if used in this communication, the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict” and similar expressions and their variants, as they relate to Lisata or its management, may identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the potential efficacy of certepetide as a treatment for patients with solid tumors; our beliefs about the potential uses and benefits of certepetide; statements relating to Lisata’s continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market; expectations regarding the capitalization, resources and ownership structure of Lisata; the approach Lisata is taking to discover and develop novel therapeutics; the adequacy of Lisata’s capital to support its future operations and its ability to successfully initiate and complete clinical trials; and the difficulty in predicting the time and cost of development of Lisata’s product candidates. Actual results could differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement as a result of various factors, including, without limitation: results observed from preliminary data are not necessarily indicative of final results and one or more of the clinical outcomes may materially change following more comprehensive reviews of the data and as more patient data becomes available, including the risk that unconfirmed responses may not ultimately result in confirmed responses to treatment after follow-up evaluations; the risk that product candidates that appeared promising in early research and clinical trials do not demonstrate safety and/or efficacy in larger-scale or later clinical trials; the safety and efficacy of Lisata’s product candidates, decisions of regulatory authorities and the timing thereof, the duration and impact of regulatory delays in Lisata’s clinical programs, Lisata’s ability to finance its operations, the likelihood and timing of the receipt of future milestone and licensing fees, the future success of Lisata’s scientific studies, Lisata’s ability to successfully develop and commercialize drug candidates, the timing for starting and completing clinical trials, rapid technological change in Lisata’s markets, the ability of Lisata to protect its intellectual property rights; and legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments. The foregoing review of important factors that could cause actual events to differ from expectations should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with statements that are included herein and elsewhere, including the risk factors included in Lisata’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025, and in other documents filed by Lisata with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by applicable law, Lisata undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Contact: Lisata Therapeutics (Investors): John Menditto Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Email: jmenditto@lisata.com Phone: 908-842-0084 Lisata Therapeutics (Media): ICR Healthcare Elizabeth Coleman Account Supervisor Phone: 203-682-4783 Email: elizabeth.coleman@icrhealthcare.com AGITG Erin Burgess, Head of Communications Email: erin@gicancer.org.au Mobile: 0402 152 592 NHMRC CTC, University of Sydney University of Sydney Media Office Email: media.office@sydney.edu.au This press release was published by a CLEAR® Verified individual.

Clinical ResultOrphan DrugFast TrackPhase 2Immunotherapy

20 Jun 2025

·pipelinereview.com

Actuate Therapeutics Reports Positive Biomarker and Machine Learning Data from Phase 2 Elraglusib Trial in First-Line Treatment of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer at ASCO

Phase 2 highlights robust biomarker identification and survival correlations in first-line metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPDAC) treated with elraglusib CHICAGO, IL and FORT WORTH, TX, USA I June 20, 2025 I Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACTU) (“Actuate” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of high-impact, difficult-to-treat cancers through the inhibition of glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta (GSK-3β), today announced biomarker data from a recent poster presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting from the Phase 2 (Actuate-1801 Part 3B) trial of elraglusib in combination with gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel (GnP) in first-line metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma (mPDAC). The study demonstrated the use of machine learning and statistical models to predict overall survival (OS) based on pre-dose plasma biomarkers. The poster described an analysis of 40 cytokines, chemokines, soluble cell receptors, and growth factors (CCSGs) from plasma samples obtained prior to treatment from all patients enrolled in Actuate-1801 Part 3B. The analysis identified 7 biomarkers as uniquely significant predictors of favorable survival in the elraglusib-treated cohort, including one, CXCL2, with an inverse survival trend compared to the GnP control arm. This indicates that in patients not treated with elraglusib, high CXCL2 was unfavorable, but this trend is reversed with elraglusib treatment, highlighting the potential of elraglusib to favorably affect the immune microenvironment. Univariate analysis revealed strong predictive performance with CXCL2 emerging as a consistently reliable biomarker for survival across multiple cross-validation analyses. Elevated levels of CXCL2 and TRAIL were associated with improved OS, while lower levels of CCL3, IL-1α, IL-18, TGF-β, and TRAIL R3 were similarly linked to better survival. These signatures were combined into multivariate machine learning models that accurately predicted patients who would survive for greater than one year if treated with elraglusib and GnP. “These results represent an important advance in our biomarker strategy,” said Daniel Schmitt, President & Chief Executive Officer of Actuate. “They support the ability to use simple, non-invasive blood-based markers to potentially identify patients more likely to benefit from elraglusib. The pre-dose biomarker signatures identified in the 1801 Part 3B study, particularly involving high CXCL2 and low TGF-β, CCL3, and IL-18, which were all associated with a survival benefit, suggests that elraglusib may exert pleiotropic immunomodulatory effects regulating cytotoxic T cells, NK cells and cells of the myeloid lineage including macrophages and neutrophils. Crosstalk between components of the immune system support the growing body of evidence that elraglusib enhances immune response mechanisms critical to its antitumor efficacy.” “The application of unbiased mathematical and machine learning models allowed us to pinpoint the strongest biomarker signals free from pre-conceived notions of elraglusib’s mechanisms. What is so exciting about this project is that the unbiased approach aligns with prior mechanistic studies. The congruence of our clinical data analytics and the preclinical research combined with the strength of our predictive models gives us confidence that these biomarkers could be extremely beneficial in identifying the right patients at the right time,” said Taylor Weiskittel, MD, Ph.D., the lead author on this study. “We look forward to applying this approach to guide the development of elraglusib in mPDAC as well as other advanced cancer indications in the future.” The company plans to test the identified biomarkers prospectively in future trials. Additional efforts will focus on optimizing sequential univariate combinations for patient stratification, refining multivariate machine learning models for predictive accuracy, and comparing these approaches head-to-head. About Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. Actuate is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for the treatment of high-impact, difficult-to-treat cancers. Actuate’s lead investigational drug, elraglusib (a novel GSK-3β inhibitor), targets molecular pathways in cancer that are involved in promoting tumor growth and resistance to conventional cancer drugs such as chemotherapy through the inhibition of nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-kB) and DNA Damage Response (DDR). Elraglusib may also mediate anti-tumor immunity through the regulation of multiple immune checkpoints and immune cell function. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at http://www.actuatetherapeutics.com. SOURCE: Actuate Therapeutics

Phase 2ASCOClinical ResultImmunotherapy

20 Jun 2025

·www.prnewswire.com

With Public Funding Under Pressure, Biotech Innovators Are Picking Up the Slack in Oncology

USA News Group News Commentary Issued on behalf of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group News Commentary – The costs of cancer drugs is skyrocketing, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Analysts at Nova One Advisor estimate that the global oncology drugs market will grow at a 7.4% CAGR through to US$366.24 billion by 2034. Help doesn't appear to be coming from the public sector, as reports state that the current US administration could drastically reduce funding of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by nearly 40%, the market is looking towards the private sector to pick up the slack and continue to make advancements in cancer treatment. For investors to note, plenty of oncology innovators have provided recent developments, including Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ: IMRX), GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL), Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTS), and Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLAY). Continue Reading With Public Funding Under Pressure, Biotech Innovators Are Picking Up the Slack in Oncology Pelareorep Factsheet The global oncology market is expected to see strong growth over the next decade, with ResearchAndMarkets forecasting it to reach US$866.1 billion by 2034 at a 10.8% CAGR. A separate estimate from Vision Research Reports projects the market will surpass US$903.81 billion by the same year, growing at a 10.9% CAGR. Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC) has entered a new phase of leadership with the appointment of Jared Kelly as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. Kelly brings a background in high-stakes biotech transactions and strategic immuno-oncology development, positioning him to guide the company through its next stage of clinical and business evolution. Before joining Oncolytics, Kelly served as General Counsel at Ambrx Biopharma, where he played a key role in its $2 billion acquisition by Johnson & Johnson. His earlier work includes advising life sciences firms on licensing, partnerships, and M&A while at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Now leading Oncolytics, he steps into a company advancing pelareorep, a virus-based immunotherapeutic designed to work synergistically with checkpoint inhibitors and other agents across a range of solid and blood cancers. "Pelareorep's clinical data across multiple tumors is striking and represents the potential for a true backbone immunotherapy to address many in-need indications. Importantly, the data show that pelareorep creates a robust immunologic response in difficult tumors and increases survival in a patient population where survival has historically evaded most patients," said Jared Kelly, CEO of Oncolytics Biotech. "With a renewed focus and sharpened clinical development plan, we believe we will move pelareorep forward effectively and efficiently to a place where potential partners will see the value of a de-risked immunotherapy. I am excited to get to work accelerating development and unlocking significant value for stakeholders." Kelly's appointment signals a clear strategic focus: advancing pelareorep toward key late-stage milestones through a capital-conscious approach that remains open to strategic collaboration. Pelareorep currently holds FDA Fast Track designation for both metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) and HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer (mBC)—a rare dual recognition that underscores its regulatory momentum. Across multiple studies, the virus-based therapy has demonstrated consistent immune activation, broad combinability with checkpoint inhibitors and chemotherapies, and encouraging response rates in challenging cancer types. In mPDAC, pelareorep has achieved over 60% objective response rates in tumor-evaluable patients across Phase 1 and 2 trials—more than double what's typically seen in historical benchmarks. Separate analyses also reported two-year survival rates four to six times higher than control arms or prior studies. In HR+/HER2- mBC, two randomized Phase 2 trials (IND-213 and BRACELET-1) showed survival benefits supportive of further investigation. Meanwhile, a Phase 2 cohort in anal cancer pairing pelareorep with a checkpoint inhibitor reported partial or complete responses in nearly half of evaluable patients—substantially higher than historical norms for monotherapy in this setting. "Mr. Kelly's vision and track record is an extraordinary fit with the standout clinical data pelareorep has generated to date," said Wayne Pisano, Chair of the Board and outgoing Interim CEO of Oncolytics. "We believe Mr. Kelly's well-documented ability to prioritize clinical program development, execute successful financings, and attract the attention of large industry peers will help maximize Oncolytics' potential to deliver transformative outcomes for patients and exceptional value for investors." Kelly's compensation package includes equity grants and milestone-linked incentives tied to future financings and potential strategic transactions—aligning leadership priorities with long-term shareholder interests. The structure signals a commitment to advancing both clinical and corporate goals while preserving balance sheet discipline and maintaining appeal for potential partners. With multiple cohorts progressing in the GOBLET study—including those in pancreatic and anal cancer supported by external funding and regulatory engagement— Oncolytics is positioned to move forward with a combination of scientific momentum, financial agility, and renewed strategic focus. CONTINUED… Read this and more news for Oncolytics Biotech at: In other recent industry developments and happenings in the market include: Immuneering Corporation (NASDAQ: IMRX) reported positive Phase 2a data for atebimetinib (IMM-1-104) in combination with modified gemcitabine/nab-paclitaxel in first-line pancreatic cancer patients. At six months, the study showed 94% overall survival and 72% progression-free survival in 34 patients, with no median OS or PFS reached yet. "These exceptional data demonstrate the potential of atebimetinib plus mGnP to dramatically extend the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer," said Ben Zeskind, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Immuneering. "Our ultimate goal is to help cancer patients outlive their disease, and today's announcement represents an important milestone on that journey." The combination also demonstrated a 39% overall response rate, an 81% disease control rate, and a notably favorable tolerability profile. Many patients experienced deep, durable tumor regressions, including lesions rendered undetectable. The regimen was well tolerated, with an adverse event profile suggesting potential best-in-class positioning among MEK inhibitors. GRAIL, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRAL), recently announced strong top-line results from the PATHFINDER 2 registrational study evaluating its Galleri® multi-cancer early detection test in over 25,000 adults. "We are delighted to see very encouraging performance of the Galleri MCED test as a cancer screening tool in broad intended use populations of asymptomatic adults over 50 years of age in both the PATHFINDER 2 study and the NHS-Galleri trial's prevalent screening round," said Josh Ofman, MD, MSHS, President at GRAIL. "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the participants and investigators in both of these pivotal studies, who are collectively helping to realize the potential of this groundbreaking technology for population-scale multi-cancer early detection and move the field forward." The study showed a substantially higher positive predictive value (PPV) compared to the original PATHFINDER trial, with consistent specificity and cancer signal origin accuracy, and no serious safety concerns reported. GRAIL plans to submit these results to the FDA as part of its ongoing premarket approval process under Breakthrough Device Designation. Intensity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INTS) announced that the first patients in its ongoing Phase 2 INVINCIBLE-4 trial achieved high levels of tumor necrosis within eight days of receiving two doses of INT230-6, before starting standard-of-care immunochemotherapy for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). "We are excited to see that INT230-6 is achieving meaningful levels of necrosis in patients with evidence of immune activation," said Lewis H. Bender, President and CEO of Intensity. "TNBC patients risk their lives to achieve a pCR, and about forty percent fail to achieve the desired result." MRI scans showed substantial tumor destruction and inflammation, suggesting immune activation following direct intratumoral injection. The randomized study compares INT230-6 followed by standard treatment versus standard treatment alone, with pathological complete response (pCR) as the primary endpoint. Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLAY) reported updated interim data from its Phase 1/2 study of RLY-2608 plus fulvestrant, showing a median progression-free survival (PFS) of 11.0 months in second-line patients with PI3Kα-mutated, HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. 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Indication	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Bladder Cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Locally Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Locally Advanced Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
metastatic non-small cell lung cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma metastatic	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Recurrent ovarian cancer	Australia	Sandoz Pty Ltd.	02 Dec 2008
Transitional Cell Carcinoma	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	25 Nov 2008
Biliary Tract Neoplasms	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Lymphoma	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Ovarian Cancer	Japan	Eli Lilly & Co.	31 Aug 2001
Breast Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Metastatic breast cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996
Pancreatic Cancer	United States	Eli Lilly & Co.	15 May 1996

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Indication	Highest Phase	Country/Location	Organization	Date
Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms	NDA/BLA	United States	Johnson & Johnson (China) Investment Ltd.	15 Jan 2025
Advanced biliary tract cancer	Phase 3	Taiwan Province	InnoPharmax, Inc.	01 Jul 2025
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	United States	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	China	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Japan	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Argentina	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Belgium	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Brazil	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	France	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024
Recurrent Bladder Cancer	Phase 3	Germany	Janssen Research & Development LLC	09 Apr 2024

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NCT05660616 (Pubmed \| Future Oncol)	Phase 2	Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Maintenance	42	Maintenance Gemcitabine	indwgwesyt(eahxbjkstr) = Adverse events were manageable tdghaxagaj (vqkcbiihcz )	Positive	12 Jun 2025
				gemcitabine (Best Supportive Care)
NCT06584227 (ADEPT, ASCO2025) Manual	Phase 2	Pancreatic Cancer First line	13	Adebrelimab + Chidamide + Gemcitabine + S-1	nhomutruhk(aufnieeefx) = tlyybklbpe wccwtbxfuh (pjyzyawjga, 7.0–13.3) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Neoplasms Second line	830	Sequential intravesical gemcitabine and docetaxel (Gem-doce)	fytsftqjeo(olufhfqzpb) = BCG shows better OS at 24 months knucszmuar (jdmvldzqad )	Positive	30 May 2025
				Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Advanced Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma	127	Gemcitabine and Cisplatin	qunbgysmng(dzqanzijxh) = vjnrjadljz hgzmksvpuc (foejgpjfxf )	Positive	30 May 2025
				Hypofractionated Radiotherapy	qunbgysmng(dzqanzijxh) = nhlvlgeond hgzmksvpuc (foejgpjfxf )
NCT03693677 (FUNGEMAX-PRODIGE 61, ASCO2025)	Phase 2	Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma First line	288	5FU + Naliri (NAPOLI)	lkpdlfxvza(renwbyaqej): HR = 0.76 (95% CI, 0.57 - 1.02), P-Value = 0.07	Negative	30 May 2025
				Gemcitabine + Nab-paclitaxel (MPACT)
Ongoing clinical trials (ASCO2025)	Not Applicable	Biliary Tract Neoplasms Neoadjuvant CA 19-9	33	Gemcitabine and cisplatin plus durvalumab	tewrvpdwyh(xetahrcylv) = Cisplatin was replaced with other platinum-based drugs in two patients due to tinnitus kxcpmxgrla (mfbdqenzcr ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
ASCO2025	Not Applicable	Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer	28	Biweekly Gemcitabine and Docetaxel (GEMDOC)	dqtonrhkhs(zewdcwyxvw) = Common grade 1-3 adverse events were fatigue pvcueqszww (kmcrekpmrj ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
NCT03673072 (AIO/CALGP/ACO-GAIN-Trial, ASCO2025)	Phase 3	Biliary Tract Neoplasms Neoadjuvant \| Adjuvant	68	Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with Gemcitabine + Cisplatin followed by radical liver resection	tgrsyavxuk(krnjkmwdmn) = lfpkbjvife ljgckcagqf (eamrqjxcsq ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
				Immediate radical liver resection followed by adjuvant therapy	tgrsyavxuk(krnjkmwdmn) = zhyfigwikq ljgckcagqf (eamrqjxcsq ) View more
TOPAZ-1 (ASCO2025)	Not Applicable	Advanced biliary tract cancer First line	57	Biweekly Gemcitabine and Cisplatin + Monthly Durvalumab	asxdyumbkp(guglcrfykl) = 15.7% plpqcoygss (gakmyfrkcc ) View more	Positive	30 May 2025
PS1979 (EHA2025)	Phase 2	Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma recurrent CD20 positive	14	Epcoritamab	qxdrvypdhy(eqqqgirmgg) = dvclssuvgc bojnfptkqu (skppkshfwu ) View more	Positive	14 May 2025
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