APG-2449: A New Hope for NSCLC Patients in China
AInvestMonday, Oct 7, 2024 10:31 pm ET
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Ascentage Pharma, a global biopharmaceutical company, has received clearance from the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to initiate registrational Phase III studies of APG-2449 for the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the development of a novel therapy for NSCLC patients in China.

APG-2449 is an orally active FAK inhibitor and a third-generation ALK/ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) with potent activity in preclinical models. It has shown preliminary efficacy in patients with NSCLC who were resistant to second-generation ALK TKIs, as well as early antitumor activity in brain metastases. The drug's unique mechanism of action, targeting both FAK and ALK/ROS1 pathways, sets it apart from existing ALK inhibitors.

The Phase III studies, which are expected to enroll approximately 300 patients, will evaluate the safety and efficacy of APG-2449 in patients with ALK-positive NSCLC who have progressed on or are intolerant to previous ALK TKI therapies. The primary endpoint of the study is progression-free survival (PFS), with secondary endpoints including overall survival, objective response rate, and duration of response.

The approval of APG-2449 in China is a testament to the drug's potential in addressing unmet clinical needs in NSCLC patients. Ascentage Pharma's commitment to the development of novel therapies for cancer, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases is evident in its ongoing clinical development programs, including the Phase III studies of APG-2449.

With the clearance of registrational Phase III studies, APG-2449 is poised to become a competitive treatment option in the global NSCLC market. Its unique mechanism of action and promising clinical data position it well to capture a significant market share in the treatment of ALK-positive NSCLC patients, both in China and internationally. Ascentage Pharma's global market expansion strategy for NSCLC treatments is likely to be bolstered by the success of APG-2449 in China, potentially leading to further market opportunities in treating brain metastases and other solid tumors.
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