A 1/2 Phase Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Antitumor Activity of ASKB589 in Combination With CAPOX and Sintilimab in Patients With Advanced, and Unresectable Gastric/Esophagogastric Junction Cancer.

This was an open-label, phase 1/2 study to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity of ASKB589 in combination with CAPOX and Sintilimab in first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced, recurrent, or metastatic gastric and esophagogastric junction adenocarcinoma.

Start Date10 Feb 2023

Sponsor / Collaborator

AskGene Pharma, Inc.

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NCT05638698 / Active, not recruitingPhase 2IIT

Phase II Randomized Trial Combining Tg01 Vaccine / Qs-21 Stimulon™ With Or Without Balstilimab As Maintenance Therapy Following Adjuvant Chemotherapy In Patients With Resected Pancreatic Cancer(TESLA)

Researchers want to discover if the new drug "TG01" will work with participants' bodies to help their immune system attack any cancer cells that might still be in the blood stream after surgery for pancreatic cancer.
The researchers will also investigate whether or not "TG01" combined with the other study drug, "Balstilimab", will show even greater efficacy.
TG01 and Balstilimab are both experimental treatments and are not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as treatment in the United States, or elsewhere, for pancreatic cancer or any other type of cancer.
Balstilimab has been studied in other cancers and has shown signs of efficacy. Another drug will be used in this study called "QS-21". It is not intended to treat any disease but is used in this study to improve the action of the study drug TG01.
QS-21 has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be mixed with a vaccine used to prevent shingles. It has not been approved to be mixed with the study drug, TG01.
Participants will undergo eligibility screening, weekly visits during treatment when receiving the study drug or study drug combination, two safety follow-up visits, at about 30 and 90 days after the last dose of study treatment, and long term follow up for about 12 months after the last dose of study treatment.

Start Date15 Dec 2022

Sponsor / Collaborator

University of Kansas

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EUCTR2012-002400-40-ES / Not yet recruitingPhase 1/2

A Phase I/II Trial of TG01 and Gemcitabine as Adjuvant Therapy for Treating Patients with Resected Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas - Not applicable

Start Date30 Sep 2015

Sponsor / Collaborator-

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31 Mar 2021·Genomics & Informatics

Identification of potential candidate genes for lip and oral cavity cancer using network analysis

Article

Author: Mathavan, Sarmilah ; Kue, Chin Siang ; Kumar, Suresh

Lip and oral cavity cancer, which can occur in any part of the mouth, is the 11th most common type of cancer worldwide. The major obstacles to patients' survival are the poor prognosis, lack of specific biomarkers, and expensive therapeutic alternatives. This study aimed to identify the main genes and pathways associated with lip and oral cavity carcinoma using network analysis and to analyze its molecular mechanism and prognostic significance further. In this study, 472 genes causing lip and oral cavity carcinoma were retrieved from the DisGeNET database. A protein-protein interaction network was developed for network analysis using the STRING database. VEGFA, IL6, MAPK3, INS, TNF, MAPK8, MMP9, CXCL8, EGF, and PTGS2 were recognized as network hub genes using the maximum clique centrality algorithm available in cytoHubba, and nine potential drug candidates (ranibizumab, siltuximab, sulindac, pomalidomide, dexrazoxane, endostatin, pamidronic acid, cetuximab, and apricoxib) for lip and oral cavity cancer were identified from the DGIdb database. Gene enrichment analysis was also performed to identify the gene ontology categorization of cellular components, biological processes, molecular functions, and biological pathways. The genes identified in this study could furnish a new understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and provide more reliable biomarkers for early diagnosis, prognostication, and treatment of lip and oral cavity cancer.

01 Dec 2015·European Journal of PharmacologyQ3 · MEDICINE

Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in lung cancer treatment: Bench to bed

Q3 · MEDICINE

Review

Author: Liu, Rui ; Xu, Kang-Ping ; Tan, Gui-Shan

The most common and leading cause of cancer-related death in men is lung cancer. Despite the recent advances in chemotherapy, advanced lung cancer still remains incurable. For this, the understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in lung carcinogenesis is necessary to provide potentially effective therapeutic targets for the treatment of lung cancer, and thus the therapeutic limitations can be overcome. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is an important inflammation factor that is reported to be up-regulated in different cancers. A number of COX-2 inhibitors have been developed, but most of them are restricted due to the different risk factors. Currently, the FDA has allowed celecoxib to remain on the market but advised physicians to apply this drug with alternative therapies or to use at a low dosage. Some other COX-2 inhibitors, such as, apricoxib and etoricoxib are under critical investigation currently. Celecoxib is being tested in clinical trials against lung cancer, as a single agent or in combination with other agents. Recent studies have suggested celecoxib as a feasible and clinically active regimen in the treatment of patients with lung cancer. However, more clinical trials are necessary for the better understanding of the role of selective COX-2 inhibitors in the prevention and treatment of lung cancer along with their assessment of toxicity. In this review, we have discussed the mechanism of actions of COX-2 in cancer progression and the therapeutic use of COX-2 inhibitors in the treatment of lung cancer with subsequent clinical studies and future management.

15 Sep 2012·Clinical Cancer ResearchQ1 · MEDICINE

Apricoxib, a Novel Inhibitor of COX-2, Markedly Improves Standard Therapy Response in Molecularly Defined Models of Pancreatic Cancer

Q1 · MEDICINE

Article

Author: Zaknoen, Sara ; Brekken, Rolf A. ; Schwarz, Roderich E. ; Burrows, Francis J. ; Kirane, Amanda ; Toombs, Jason E. ; Ostapoff, Katherine ; Carbon, Juliet G. ; Braunfeld, Jordan

AbstractPurpose: COX-2 is expressed highly in pancreatic cancer and implicated in tumor progression. COX-2 inhibition can reduce tumor growth and augment therapy. The precise function of COX-2 in tumors remains poorly understood, but it is implicated in tumor angiogenesis, evasion of apoptosis, and induction of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT). Current therapeutic regimens for pancreatic cancer are minimally effective, highlighting the need for novel treatment strategies. Here, we report that apricoxib, a novel COX-2 inhibitor in phase II clinical trials, significantly enhances the efficacy of gemcitabine/erlotinib in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer.Experimental Design: Human pancreatic cell lines were evaluated in vitro and in vivo for response to apricoxib ± standard-of-care therapy (gemcitabine + erlotinib). Tumor tissue underwent posttreatment analysis for cell proliferation, viability, and EMT phenotype. Vascular parameters were also determined.Results: COX-2 inhibition reduced the IC50 of gemcitabine ± erlotinib in six pancreatic cancer cell lines tested in vitro. Furthermore, apricoxib increased the antitumor efficacy of standard combination therapy in several orthotopic xenograft models. In vivo apricoxib combination therapy was only effective at reducing tumor growth and metastasis in tumors with elevated COX-2 activity. In each model examined, treatment with apricoxib resulted in vascular normalization without a decrease in microvessel density and promotion of an epithelial phenotype by tumor cells regardless of basal COX-2 expression.Conclusions: Apricoxib robustly reverses EMT and augments standard therapy without reducing microvessel density and warrants further clinical evaluation in patients with pancreatic cancer. Clin Cancer Res; 18(18); 5031–42. ©2012 AACR.

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02 Jan 2023

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Propulsion of Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline as Novel and Extensive 170+ Therapies Likely to Enter in the Treatment Domain | DelveInsight

The prevalence of pancreatic cancer has been rising since the past few years, which prompts the growing demand for treatment options. The increasing prevalence of cancer, the robust pipeline, and the growing research and development activities to develop novel therapies to treat Pancreatic Cancer drive the market. The companies developing the potential therapies in the last stage of development include FibroGen, Eli Lilly and Company, CARsgen Therapeutics, and several others. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DelveInsight's ' Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Insight – 2022 ' report provides comprehensive global coverage of available, marketed, and pipeline pancreatic cancer therapies in various stages of clinical development, major pharmaceutical companies are working to advance the pipeline space and future growth potential of the pancreatic cancer pipeline domain. Key Takeaways from the Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Report DelveInsight's pancreatic cancer pipeline report depicts a robust space with 150+ active players working to develop 170+ pipeline therapies for pancreatic cancer treatment. Key pancreatic cancer companies such as FibroGen, Innovent Biologics, CARsgen Therapeutics, Ascentage Pharma, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, TME Pharma AG, Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited, ImmunityBio, Inc., Rgene Corporation, CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., CanBas Co. Ltd., Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd., Bristol-Myers Squibb, SynerGene Therapeutics, Inc., AbbVie, Silenseed Ltd, Galera Therapeutics, Inc., Helix BioPharma, Golden Biotechnology Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Panbela Therapeutics, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group, Roche, Prestige Biopharma Limited, Everfront Biotech Co., Ltd., XBiotech, Inc., Incyte Corporation, Ability Pharmaceuticals SL, Lokon Pharma, HCW Biologics, Amplia Therapeutics Limited, BioLineRx, Ltd., Taiho Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Scandion Oncology, Nelum, Celldex Therapeutics, Merus N.V., Seagen Inc., GC Cell Corporation, MetiMedi Pharmaceuticals, Lumicell, Nuvation Bio Inc., ENB Therapeutics, BioNTech SE, Bayer, Genentech, Inc., Rise Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Prestige Biopharma Limited, iOnctura, Shanghai Unicar-Therapy Bio-medicine Technology, Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Neoantigen Therapeutics Co., Ltd., EUSA Pharma, Inc.,Agenus Inc., Arcus Biosciences, Inc.Amgen, Biomea Fusion, and others are evaluating pancreatic cancer drugs to improve the treatment landscape. Promising pancreatic cancer pipeline therapies in various stages of development include Pamrevlumab, Niraparib, CT041, APG-1387, BNT141, ENB003, NUV-868, MCLA-128, LUM015, tisotumab vedotin, OMT-111, tusamitamab ravtansine, SCO-101, NGM120, CDX-301, NLM-001, TAS 102, Olaptesed pegol, BL-8040, Gimatecan, AMP945, N-803, HCW9218, BLEX 404, delolimogene mupadenorepvec, Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride Liposome injection, ABTL0812, CBP501, Pemigatinib, SHR-1701, Fluzoparib, XB2001, Cabiralizumab, EF-009, SGT-53, ABBV-927, PBP1510, Vemurafenib, siG12D-LODER, Penpulimab, GC4711, GSK2256098, L-DOS47, SBP-101, Antroquinonol, LY3214996, Sintilimab, RP72, PBP1510, IOA-289, U87, MVT-5873, SHR-A1904, iNeo-Vac-P01, iNeo-Vac-P01, TQB2858, Siltuximab, AGEN1423, AB680, AMG 199, BMF-219, and others. In December 2022, Targovax ASA announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with The University of Kansas Cancer Center (KU Cancer Center) and Agenus Inc. to run a clinical trial testing mutant RAS vaccine TG01 in combination with PD-1 CPI balstilimab in pancreatic cancer following surgery and standard-of-care (SoC) chemotherapy. In December 2022, Bluestar Genomics, Inc. announced the initiation of the New Onset Diabetes Management for Earlier Detection (NODMED) trial, one of the largest clinical studies in pancreatic cancer to date. The trial will use Bluestar Genomics' proprietary epigenomic methods for the detection of the disease. In December 2022, iOnctura BV, a clinical-stage biotech developing novel cancer therapies, had been granted €17.5 million ($18.6 million) funding from the European Investment Council's (EIC) accelerator program to develop IOA-289 for pancreatic cancer.The EIC's funding consists of a grant of €2.5 million ($2.7 million) and €15 million ($16 million) of equity investment. In December 2022, In the Phase I/II CodeBreaK 100 trial, the KRAS G12C inhibitor sotorasib achieved meaningful anticancer activity with an acceptable safety profile in heavily pretreated patients with KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The results of the trial, published in the The New England Journal of Medicine, indicate an objective response rate of 21.1% and a median time-to-response of 1.5 months, with 84% of patients experiencing disease control. Median progression-free survival was 4 months, and overall survival was 6.9 months. In December 2022, Oncolytics Biotech® Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to pelareorep in combination with Roche's anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor atezolizumab, and the chemotherapeutic agents gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, for the treatment of advanced/metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). This represents pelareorep's second FDA Fast Track designation. In December 2022, RemeGen Co., Ltd. announced that its latest antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), RC118 for injection, has been granted two orphan drug designations (ODD) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for gastric cancer (including gastroesophageal junction cancer) and pancreatic cancer. This marks the Company's fourth, having previously been granted ODD twice for Disitamab Vedotin (RC48) and Telitacicept (RC18) earlier this year. In December 2022, Panbela Therapeutics, Inc. announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Orphan Medicinal Products issued a positive opinion on Panbela's application for orphan designation of ivospemin ( SBP-101) in combination with gemcitabine and nab-Paclitaxel in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). In September 2022, Qualigen Therapeutics, Inc. announced the presentation of two posters on QN-302 at the AACR 8th Special Conference on Pancreatic Cancer. The data presented include information on the compound's safety, tolerability, and efficacy in a pancreatic cancer model. The poster included preclinical toxicology data that showed QN-302 does not produce adverse toxicological reactions in mouse models at therapeutic doses. In in vitro tests, QN-302 inhibits acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by 53% and muscarinic receptor (M2) by 70% at 1 µM. Request a sample and discover the recent advances in pancreatic cancer drugs @ Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Report The pancreatic cancer pipeline report provides detailed profiles of pipeline assets, a comparative analysis of clinical and non-clinical stage pancreatic cancer drugs, inactive and dormant assets, a comprehensive assessment of driving and restraining factors, and an assessment of opportunities and risks in the pancreatic cancer clinical trial landscape. Pancreatic Cancer Overview Pancreatic cancer develops in the pancreas tissues, an abdomen organ located behind the stomach's bottom portion. The pancreas secretes hormones that help control blood sugar and enzymes that aid digestion. Pancreatic cancer is a condition in which malignant (cancer) cells develop in pancreatic tissues. The pancreas can develop tumors in various ways, including malignant and noncancerous tumors. However, the precise causes of pancreatic cancer are unknown. Individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer before the tumor develops or spreads have an average life expectancy of pancreatic cancer of 3 to 3.5 years. Pancreatic cancer symptoms may include jaundice, dark urine, weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, and others. A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is difficult because symptoms are frequently confused with those of other disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome. The extent of the cancer determines the treatment of pancreatic cancer options. Pancreatic cancer treatment options may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, or a combination of these. Learn more about the diseases and pancreatic cancer diet @ Pancreatic Cancer Tests A snapshot of the Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Drugs mentioned in the report: Learn more about the emerging pancreatic cancer treatment options @ Pancreatic Cancer Clinical Trials Pancreatic Cancer Therapeutics Assessment The pancreatic cancer pipeline report proffers an integral view of pancreatic cancer emerging novel therapies segmented by stage, product type, molecule type, mechanism of action, and route of administration. Scope of the Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Report Coverage: Global Therapeutic Assessment By Product Type: Mono, Combination, Mono/Combination Therapeutic Assessment By Clinical Stages: Discovery, Pre-clinical, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III Therapeutics Assessment By Route of Administration: Inhalation, Intranasal, Intravenous, Oral, Parenteral, Subcutaneous Therapeutics Assessment By Molecule Type: Antibody, Antisense oligonucleotides, Immunotherapy, Monoclonal antibody, Peptides, Protein, Recombinant protein, Small molecule, Stem Cell, Vaccine Therapeutics Assessment By Mechanism of Action: Connective tissue growth factor inhibitors, Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 inhibitors, Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase 2 inhibitors, Immunologic cytotoxicity, T lymphocyte replacements, Growth differentiation factor 15 inhibitors, Endothelin B receptor antagonists, Image enhancers Key Pancreatic Cancer Companies: FibroGen, Innovent Biologics, CARsgen Therapeutics, Ascentage Pharma, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, TME Pharma AG, Lee's Pharmaceutical Limited, ImmunityBio, Inc., Rgene Corporation, CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd., CanBas Co. Ltd., Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd., Bristol-Myers Squibb, SynerGene Therapeutics, Inc., AbbVie, Silenseed Ltd, Galera Therapeutics, Inc., Helix BioPharma, Golden Biotechnology Corporation, Eli Lilly and Company, Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., Panbela Therapeutics, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group, Roche, Prestige Biopharma Limited, Everfront Biotech Co., Ltd., XBiotech, Inc., Incyte Corporation, Ability Pharmaceuticals SL, Lokon Pharma, HCW Biologics, Amplia Therapeutics Limited, BioLineRx, Ltd., Taiho Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Scandion Oncology, Nelum, Celldex Therapeutics, Merus N.V., Seagen Inc., GC Cell Corporation, MetiMedi Pharmaceuticals, Lumicell, Nuvation Bio Inc., ENB Therapeutics, BioNTech SE, Bayer, Genentech, Inc., Rise Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., Prestige Biopharma Limited, iOnctura, Shanghai Unicar-Therapy Bio-medicine Technology, Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Neoantigen Therapeutics Co., Ltd., EUSA Pharma, Inc.,Agenus Inc., Arcus Biosciences, Inc., Amgen, Biomea Fusion, and others. Key Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Therapies: Pamrevlumab, Niraparib, CT041, APG-1387, BNT141, ENB003, NUV-868, MCLA-128, LUM015, tisotumab vedotin, OMT-111, tusamitamab ravtansine, SCO-101, NGM120, CDX-301, NLM-001, TAS 102, Olaptesed pegol, BL-8040, Gimatecan, AMP945, N-803, HCW9218, BLEX 404, delolimogene mupadenorepvec, Mitoxantrone Hydrochloride Liposome injection, ABTL0812, CBP501, Pemigatinib, SHR-1701, Fluzoparib, XB2001, Cabiralizumab, EF-009, SGT-53, ABBV-927, PBP1510, Vemurafenib, siG12D-LODER, Penpulimab, GC4711, GSK2256098, L-DOS47, SBP-101, Antroquinonol, LY3214996, Sintilimab, RP72,PBP1510, IOA-289, U87, MVT-5873, SHR-A1904, iNeo-Vac-P01, iNeo-Vac-P01, TQB2858, Siltuximab, AGEN1423, AB680, AMG 199, BMF-219, and others. Dive deep into rich insights for pancreatic cancer research; visit @ New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer Table of Contents For further information on pancreatic cancer prevention, reach out @ Pancreatic Cancer Drug Treatment Related Reports Pancreatic Cancer Epidemiology Pancreatic Cancer Epidemiology Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the disease, historical, and forecasted pancreatic cancer epidemiology in the 7MM. Pancreatic Cancer Market Pancreatic Cancer Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key pancreatic cancer companies, including FibroGen, NeoImmuneTech, NOXXON Pharma, Silenseed Ltd., Amgen, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, among others. Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Market Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key advanced pancreatic cancer companies, including AstraZeneca, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Bayer, Roche, among others. Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Insight – 2022 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key advanced pancreatic cancer companies, including FibroGen, NeoImmuneTech, NOXXON Pharma, Silenseed Ltd., Amgen, NGM Biopharmaceuticals, among others. Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Market Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Market Insight, Epidemiology, and Market Forecast – 2032 report delivers an in-depth understanding of the market trends, market drivers, market barriers, and key metastatic pancreatic cancer companies, including Takeda Oncology, Salspera, Eli Lilly and Company, among others. Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Pipeline Insight – 2022 report provides comprehensive insights about the pipeline landscape, pipeline drug profiles, including clinical and non-clinical stage products, and the key metastatic pancreatic cancer companies, including Takeda Oncology, Salspera, Eli Lilly and Company, among others. 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17 Nov 2022

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Astellas Announces Zolbetuximab Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT Trial as First-Line Treatment in Claudin 18.2 Positive, HER2-Negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction (GEJ) Cancers

TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") today announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab in combination with mFOLFOX6 (a combination regimen that includes oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil). Zolbetuximab is an investigational first-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2), for the first-line treatment of patients with CLDN18.2-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. The SPOTLIGHT trial enrolled 566 patients with CLDN18.2-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma. The study met its primary endpoint showing statistical significance in progression-free survival (PFS) for patients treated with zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6. In addition, the study met a secondary endpoint, overall survival (OS), showing statistical significance for patients treated with zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6. The most frequent treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in patients treated with zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 were nausea, vomiting, and decreased appetite. Detailed results will be presented at a future scientific congress and submitted for publication. "I am excited by the potential for a new treatment option to help patients with advanced-stage gastric cancer or GEJ cancer," said Kohei Shitara, MD, Primary Investigator for the SPOTLIGHT trial and Chief, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, the National Cancer Center Hospital East in Kashiwa, Japan. "Gastric and GEJ cancers still have very limited treatment options available for patients with an advanced diagnosis." "We're delighted and excited about the positive topline results from the SPOTLIGHT trial of zolbetuximab in combination with mFOLFOX6, and we have increased confidence in advancing development of zolbetuximab for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic gastric cancer," said Ahsan Arozullah, M.D., M.P.H., Senior Vice President and Head of Development Therapeutic Areas, Astellas. "These topline results further support the role of CLDN18.2 as an emerging biomarker in gastric and GEJ cancer. We look forward to presenting the full results at a scientific congress in the near future." Zolbetuximab acts by binding to CLDN18.2 on the cancer cell surface of gastric epithelial cells. In pre-clinical studies, this binding interaction then induces cancer cell death by activating two distinct immune system pathways — antibody-dependent cellular toxicity and complement-dependent cytotoxicity.1 CLDN18.2 is a type of transmembrane protein found in normal gastric cells and is a major component of epithelial and endothelial tight junctions controlling the flow of molecules between cells.2 Pre-clinical studies have shown that CLDN18.2, which can also be present in gastric tumors, may become more exposed and accessible to targeted therapies with antibodies as gastric tumors develop.3,4,5 Based on this study, approximately 38% of screened patients have CLDN18.2-positive tumors, defined as CLDN18.2 expression in ≥75% of tumor cells with strong-to-moderate staining intensity based on a validated immunohistochemistry assay.6 The Phase 3 SPOTLIGHT trial is a global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6. Specifically, this study and the Phase 3 GLOW trial, which is evaluating the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab plus capecitabine and oxaliplatin (CAPOX) compared to placebo plus CAPOX, are being conducted to provide foundational data for regulatory submissions in the U.S., Europe, Asia and other countries globally. Gastric cancer is often diagnosed in the advanced or metastatic stage, or once it has spread from the tumor's origin to other body tissues or organs.7 The five-year relative survival rate for patients at the metastatic stage is approximately six percent.8 About Zolbetuximab Zolbetuximab is an investigational, first-in-class chimeric IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb) that targets and binds to CLDN18.2, a transmembrane protein. Zolbetuximab acts by binding to CLDN18.2 on the cancer cell surface of gastric epithelial cells. In pre-clinical studies, this binding interaction then induces cancer cell death by activating two distinct immune system pathways — antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC).1 The safety and efficacy of zolbetuximab are under investigation in gastric, gastroesophageal and pancreatic cancers and have not been established. There is no guarantee the agent will receive regulatory approval or become commercially available for the uses being investigated. About SPOTLIGHT Phase 3 Clinical Trial SPOTLIGHT is a Phase 3, global, multi-center, double-blind, randomized study, assessing the efficacy and safety of zolbetuximab (IMAB362) plus mFOLFOX6 (combination regimen of oxaliplatin, leucovorin and fluorouracil) compared to placebo plus mFOLFOX6 as a first-line treatment of patients with CLDN18.2-positive, HER2- negative, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study enrolled 566 patients at 220 study locations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia. The primary endpoint is progression-free survival of participants treated with combination of zolbetuximab plus mFOLFOX6 compared to those treated with placebo plus mFOLFOX6. Secondary endpoints include overall survival, objective response rate, duration of response, safety and tolerability and quality-of-life parameters. For more information, please visit clinicaltrials.gov under Identifier NCT03504397. About Locally Advanced Unresectable Metastatic Gastric and Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer Gastric cancer, also commonly known as stomach cancer, is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide.9 Signs and symptoms can include indigestion or heartburn; pain or discomfort in the abdomen; nausea and vomiting; diarrhea or constipation; bloating of the stomach after meals; and loss of appetite and sensation of food getting stuck in the throat while eating.10 Signs of more advanced gastric cancer can include unexplained weight loss; weakness and fatigue; and vomiting blood or having blood in the stool.7 Risk factors associated with gastric cancer can include older age, male gender, family history, H. pylori infection, smoking and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).7,11 Because early-stage gastric cancer symptoms frequently overlap with more common stomach-related conditions, gastric cancer is often diagnosed in the advanced or metastatic stage, or once it has spread from the tumor's origin to other body tissues or organs.7 The five-year relative survival rate for patients at the metastatic stage is approximately six percent.8 Gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma is a cancer that starts at the area where the esophagus joins the stomach.12 About Astellas Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en. Cautionary Notes In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties. Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.

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31 May 2022

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Agenus Advances Portfolio with 6 Clinical Collaborations

LEXINGTON, Mass., May 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agenus Inc. (NASDAQ: AGEN), an immuno-oncology company with an extensive pipeline of therapeutics designed to activate the immune response to cancers and infections, today announced that it has entered into 3 new clinical collaborations with Targovax, Oxford BioTherapeutics, and Immunogenesis, doubling its current number of clinical collaborations. These 6 collaborations span a range of Agenus’ clinical assets, including botensilimab (Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4), balstilimab (anti-PD-1), zalifrelimab (anti-CTLA-4), and QS-21 STIMULON™. Agenus is pursuing partnerships with companies developing agents with complementary mechanisms, paving the way for promising immunotherapy combinations to address immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. The combination studies are being sponsored and executed by our collaborators, with drug supply and scientific support provided by Agenus. This strategy, enabled by in-house integrated manufacturing and scientific capabilities, positions Agenus to achieve the insights and advances needed to drive development on accelerated timelines. “These new collaborations with Targovax, Oxford BioTherapeutics, and Immunogenesis are exciting next steps in our partnership strategy to broaden combinations and indications under evaluation with our immunomodulatory antibodies,” said Dr. Steven O’Day, Chief Medical Officer at Agenus. “We believe these combinations may unlock the power of immunotherapy more broadly, potentially offering new and promising benefit to patients with treatment-resistant solid tumors.” Agenus’ new and ongoing clinical collaborations are supporting and enabling: Targovax to conduct a clinical trial combining botensilimab and balstilimab with ONCOS-102 (oncolytic virus) in patients with PD-1 relapsed/refractory melanoma. ONCOS-102 is designed to induce immune activation and immunogenic cell death to improve response to immunotherapy.Oxford BioTherapeutics to conduct a clinical trial combining balstilimab with OBT076 (CD205-targeting antibody-drug conjugate) in patients with solid tumors, including lung, gastric, and ovarian cancer. OBT076 is expected to deplete CD205+ cancer cells, and immuno-suppressive cells within the tumor microenvironment, leading to T cell activation and increased response to immunotherapy.Immunogenesis to conduct a clinical trial combining balstilimab and zalifrelimab with evofosfamide (hypoxia-reversal agent) in patients with advanced solid tumors, including prostate, pancreatic, HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Evofosfamide is anticipated to reduce tumor hypoxia and restore T cell infiltration and activity within the tumor microenvironment, increasing responsiveness to checkpoint therapy.Targovax to conduct a clinical trial combining QS-21 STIMULON with TG01 (KRAS vaccine) in up to 3 cancer indications, including multiple myeloma. TG01 is designed to induce T cells that recognize and destroy mut-RAS cancer cells; QS-21 STIMULON is expected to improve immune cell recognition, activation, and TCR diversity of the immune response.Rottapharm Biotech is conducting a clinical trial combining balstilimab with CR6086 (EP4 antagonist) in patients with pMMR-MSS colorectal cancer. CR6086 is expected to inhibit the immune suppressive role of prostaglandins in the tumor microenvironment, improving immunogenicity and responsiveness to immunotherapy. The Phase 1/2 study commenced in 2021.Nelum is conducting a clinical trial combining zalifrelimab with NLM-001 (hedgehog inhibitor) and chemotherapy in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. NLM-001 in combination with chemotherapy is anticipated to condition the tumor microenvironment to improve T cell infiltration, activation, and responsiveness to immunotherapy. The Phase 1/2 study commenced in 2021. About AgenusAgenus is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focused on the discovery and development of therapies that engage the body's immune system to fight cancer. The Company's vision is to expand the patient populations benefiting from cancer immunotherapy by pursuing combination approaches that leverage a broad repertoire of antibody therapeutics, adoptive cell therapies (through its subsidiary MiNK Therapeutics), and adjuvants (through its subsidiary SaponiQx). The Company is equipped with a suite of antibody discovery platforms and a state-of-the-art GMP manufacturing facility with the capacity to support clinical programs. Agenus is headquartered in Lexington, MA. For more information, please visit www.agenusbio.com and our Twitter handle @agenus_bio. Information that may be important to investors will be routinely posted on our website and Twitter. Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws, including statements relating to the use of therapeutic candidates botensilimab, balstilimab, zalifrelimab, and QS-21 STIMULON, for instance, statements regarding therapeutic benefit and efficacy, mechanism of action, potency, durability, and safety profile of the therapeutic candidates, both alone and in combination with each other and/or other agents; future clinical and regulatory development plans and commercialization plans for botensilimab, balstilimab, zalifrelimab, and QS-21 STIMULON; and any other statements containing the words "may," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "hopes," "intends," "plans," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the factors described under the Risk Factors section of our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website: www.agenusbio.com. Agenus cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Agenus undertakes no obligation to update or revise the statements, other than to the extent required by law. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Contact Ethan Lovell, Chief External Affairs & Communications OfficerAgenus Inc.339-927-1763ethan.lovell@agenusbio.com

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HER2 Positive Breast Cancer	Phase 2	US	Adastra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	01 Apr 2008
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Pancreatic Cancer	Phase 2	-	Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.	-
Secondary malignant neoplasm of pancreas	Discovery	US	Adastra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	01 Aug 2008
Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	Discovery	US	Adastra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	01 Apr 2008

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NCT01532362 (CTgov)	Not Applicable	-	1	Apricoxib (Apricoxib)	ovtjieklmk(lhxfpmswih) = ntqconnjlz gxbqubzdnn (smojjxtgsb, oojstqjpip - nftxazxwgi) View more	-	11 Feb 2016
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NCT00771953 (Pubmed) Manual	Phase 2	Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Second line COX2 Overexpression	101	apricoxib	(uiftrtgywg) = ulwiroulad duedcfdhwu (jsmihrkywo, 67 - 142)	Negative	10 Jan 2015
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NCT00652340 (Pubmed)	Phase 2	Advanced Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma	120	Apricoxib 400 mg/day + Erlotinib 150 mg/day	cjqkkaxlbn(ommcmeekye) = xktfufdysm svcghrftyk (qpdjvtgojs ) View more	Negative	01 Apr 2014
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NCT00771953 (CTgov)	Phase 2	Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	109	Apricoxib+Docetaxel (Apricoxib Plus Docetaxel)	(qbtwzisubq) = prjksfhjga zpxomichit (unbhqeuitl, cggrvmkpit - pijoahcups)	-	22 Jul 2013
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NCT00709826 (APRiCOT-P, CTgov)	Phase 2	Secondary malignant neoplasm of pancreas	109	Apricoxib+Erlotinib+Gemcitabine (Apricoxib/Gemcitabine/Erlotinib)	(luvwkyoejp) = ksrfecisur vtbfsxzyrx (ldojlajdhc, petytksyzf - gdkkyhhpbc) View more	-	07 Nov 2012
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NCT00652340 (TP2001-201 \| APRiCOT-L, CTgov)	Phase 2	Recurrent Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	120	Apricoxib+Erlotinib (Apricoxib/Erlotinib)	(ovcqhlexjd) = vvtgaoakpr cuimpqzkzo (hebdnykgon, vfwfdamevc - ceisaututk) View more	-	09 Apr 2012
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AACR2009	Phase 1	Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer	20	Apricoxib	(gygsvuhxab) = dhmfllmrek wgruhzgkfg (eltniqxetp )	-	01 May 2009
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