Propanc Biopharma’s Intellectual Property Portfolio Achieves Significant Milestones in North America

On May 23, 2023 Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC Pink: PPCB) ("Propanc" or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing novel cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, reported that the Company’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio achieved significant milestones in North America (Press release, Propanc, MAY 23, 2023, View Source [SID1234631968]). The foundation patent, covering composition claims for the Company’s lead product candidate, PRP, received a notice of allowance from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). In further news, the Company’s method to treat cancer stem cells (CSCs) using PRP was granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This is the third patent granted to the Company in the US, with further applications under examination by the USPTO.

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The Canadian foundation patent is the final application in the Company’s foundation patent family to achieve allowance. This means that allowance or grant status has been secured in every jurisdiction in which the Company filed a foundation patent application. Propanc has an accepted application or achieved grant status for the foundation patent in over 30 different countries across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Japan.

For the US granted CSCs patent, the claims cover a method to minimize the progression of cancer in a patient who has already received a first line treatment by detecting the presence of CSCs followed by administering PRP. This patent describes the clinical application of PRP when the patient experiences a relapse and the cancer returns after primary standard of care has been applied.

"The milestones achieved for our intellectual property portfolio in North America are highly significant, as we now have patents in force in every jurisdiction selected by the Company for future commercialization of PRP," said James Nathanielsz, BAS, MEI, Propanc’s Chief Executive Officer. "This represents perseverance and 15 years of hard work to reach a stage where we have established our IP portfolio. Our technology is a novel approach for the treatment and prevention of metastatic cancer from solid tumors, which is the leading cause of death for sufferers. Our therapy is free from side effects normally associated with standard treatment approaches, based off our limited clinical experience from treatment. We look forward to advancing PRP to a First-In-Human study in advanced cancer patients to further establish the benefits of this first-in-class treatment."

Dr Julian Kenyon, MD, MB, ChB, Propanc’s Chief Scientific Officer, said, "More than 15 years ago, we determined to find a way to patent this unique treatment approach for cancer sufferers based on an initial investigation at my clinical practice. I believe PRP can become an important treatment approach to control the spread of solid tumors by targeting CSCs. We are very interested in possible clinical applications of PRP, such as treating resistant tumors post standard therapy, or as a chemo-sensitizing agent. We expect to continue to grow and expand our intellectual property portfolio whilst advancing PRP into the clinic to establish proof of concept in a target patient population, and identify a suitable partner for licensing."

PRP is a mixture of two proenzymes, trypsinogen and chymotrypsinogen from bovine pancreas, administered by intravenous injection. A synergistic ratio of 1:6 inhibits growth of most tumor cells. Examples include kidney, ovarian, breast, brain, prostate, colorectal, lung, liver, uterine, and skin cancers.

OnKure Therapeutics Announces $54 Million Series C Financing

On May 23, 2023 OnKure, Inc. a precision oncology company, reported that it has successfully closed a $54 million Series C financing (Press release, OnKure, MAY 23, 2023, View Source;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=onkure-therapeutics-announces-54-million-series-c-financing [SID1234631967]). The financing was led by Surveyor Capital (a Citadel company) with participation from new investor Deep Track Capital, as well as existing investors Acorn Bioventures, Cormorant Asset Management, Perceptive Advisors, Samsara BioCapital, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and other undisclosed investors.

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Proceeds from the financing will be used to support the continued development of OnKure’s differentiated pipeline of next generation precision medicines, including the advancement of its lead discovery program OKI-219, a selective PI3K alpha H1047R inhibitor, into the clinic.

"We are delighted to be working with our new and existing investors to achieve our vision of developing the next generation of tumor-agnostic, oncology precision medicines," said Tony Piscopio, Ph.D., Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of OnKure. "Our team of drug discovery veterans are actively exploring a pipeline of novel oncogene-targeted programs designed to achieve optimal tolerability and efficacy. We look forward to filing our second IND in 2023 and advancing OKI-219 into clinical development early next year."

"OnKure is at the forefront of innovation in the oncology space," commented Isaac Manke, Ph.D., a Partner at Acorn Bioventures and Chairman of OnKure. "We are proud to have participated in this Series C financing to enable this team of industry leaders to be able to continue to bring new cancer therapies to patients around the world."

Kura Oncology to Participate in Two Upcoming Investor Conferences

On May 23, 2023 Kura Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: KURA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to realizing the promise of precision medicines for the treatment of cancer, reported that Troy Wilson, Ph.D., J.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in the following events at upcoming investor conferences (Press release, Kura Oncology, MAY 23, 2023, View Source [SID1234631966]):

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A fireside chat at the virtual TD Cowen 4th Annual Oncology Innovation Summit at 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT on May 30, 2023; and

A fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT on June 7, 2023.
Live audio webcasts will be available in the Investors section of Kura’s website at www.kuraoncology.com, with archived replays available following the events.

Kineta to Present at Jefferies Healthcare Conference

On May 23, 2023 Kineta, Inc. (Nasdaq: KA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of novel immunotherapies in oncology that address cancer immune resistance, reported that Shawn Iadonato, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer at Kineta, will present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference, being held in New York, NY from June 7-9, 2023 (Press release, Kineta, MAY 23, 2023, View Source;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kineta-to-present-at-jefferies-healthcare-conference [SID1234631965]). Company management will also be available for one-on-one meetings.

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Event: Jefferies Healthcare Conference
Location: New York, NY
Date: Friday June 9, 2023
Time: 10:00-10:25 A.M. Eastern Time

The webcast presentation will be available for viewing and replay on the Events & Presentations section of the Company’s website.

Karyopharm to Present New Selinexor Data at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology and European Hematology Association Annual Meetings

On May 23, 2023 Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: KPTI), a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company pioneering novel cancer therapies, reported that several abstracts detailing new selinexor data have been selected to be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (Free ASCO Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, being held June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois and the 2023 European Hematology Association (EHA) (Free EHA Whitepaper) Hybrid Congress, being held June 8-11 in Frankfurt, Germany (Press release, Karyopharm, MAY 23, 2023, View Source [SID1234631963]).

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"We’ve made significant strides advancing our pipeline and demonstrating the potential benefit that XPO1 inhibition can deliver to patients with cancers characterized by high unmet needs," said Reshma Rangwala, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of Karyopharm. "The presentations at ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) and EHA (Free EHA Whitepaper) highlight our continued pursuit of transformative research to positively impact patients’ lives and ultimately defeat cancer."

Details for the ASCO (Free ASCO Whitepaper) abstracts are as follows:

Abstract Title

Presentation Type

Abstract #

Session Date/Time

Myelofibrosis

Selinexor (SEL) plus Ruxolitinib (RUX) in JAK
Inhibitor (JAKi) Treatment-Naïve Patients with
Myelofibrosis: Updated results from XPORT-
MF-034

Poster

7063

Monday, June 5, 2023

8:00am – 11:00am CDT /
9:00am – 12:00pm EDT

Endometrial Cancer

ENGOT-EN20/GOG-3083/XPORT-EC-042 A
Phase 3, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled,
Double-Blind, Multicenter Trial of Selinexor in
Maintenance Therapy After Systemic Therapy
for Patients with P53 Wild-Type, Advanced or
Recurrent Endometrial Carcinoma

Poster

TPS5627

Monday, June 5, 2023

1:15pm – 4:45pm CDT /
2:15pm – 5:45pm EDT

Multiple Myeloma

Efficacy and Safety of 40 mg vs 60 mg Once
Weekly Selinexor in Combination with
Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone in
Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
(RRMM)40 mg vs 60 mg in RRMM

Online Abstract Publication

e20006

Effectiveness of Anti-B-cell Maturation
Antigen (BCMA)-Targeting Therapy After
Selinexor Treatment

Online Abstract Publication

e20034

Details for the EHA (Free EHA Whitepaper) abstracts are as follows:

Abstract Title

Presentation Type

Abstract #

Session Date/Time

Myelofibrosis

Selinexor (SEL) plus Ruxolitinib (RUX) in JAK
Inhibitor (JAKi) Treatment-Naïve Patients with
Myelofibrosis: Updated results from XPORT-
MF-034

Poster

P1020

Friday, June 9, 2023

6:00pm – 7:00pm CEST /
12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Multiple Myeloma

Efficacy and Safety of 40 mg vs 60 mg Once
Weekly Selinexor in Combination with
Pomalidomide and Dexamethasone in
Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
(RRMM)

Poster

P982

Friday, June 9, 2023

6:00pm – 7:00pm CEST /
12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT

Real-World Safety and Effectiveness of
Selinexor-based Regimens in Patients with
Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma
and Dialysis-Dependent Renal Impairment

Online Abstract Publication

PB2106

About XPOVIO (selinexor)

XPOVIO is a first-in-class, oral exportin 1 (XPO1) inhibitor and the first of Karyopharm’s Selective Inhibitor of Nuclear Export (SINE) compounds to be approved for the treatment of cancer. XPOVIO functions by selectively binding to and inhibiting the nuclear export protein XPO1. XPOVIO is approved in the U.S. and marketed by Karyopharm in multiple oncology indications, including: (i) in combination with Velcade (bortezomib) and dexamethasone (XVd) in patients with multiple myeloma after at least one prior therapy; (ii) in combination with dexamethasone in patients with heavily pre-treated multiple myeloma; and (iii) in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), including DLBCL arising from follicular lymphoma, after at least two lines of systemic therapy. XPOVIO (also known as NEXPOVIO in certain countries) has received regulatory approvals in various indications in a growing number of ex-U.S. territories and countries, including but not limited to the European Union, the United Kingdom, China, South Korea, Canada, Israel and Taiwan. XPOVIO and NEXPOVIO is marketed by Karyopharm’s partners, Antengene, Menarini, Neopharm and FORUS, in China, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, Austria, Israel and Canada.

Please refer to the local Prescribing Information for full details.

Selinexor is also being investigated in several other mid- and late-stage clinical trials across multiple high unmet need cancer indications, including in endometrial cancer and myelofibrosis.

For more information about Karyopharm’s products or clinical trials, please contact the Medical Information department at:

Tel: +1 (888) 209-9326
Email: [email protected]

SELECT IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings and Precautions

Thrombocytopenia: Monitor platelet counts throughout treatment. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction and supportive care.

Neutropenia: Monitor neutrophil counts throughout treatment. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction and granulocyte colony–stimulating factors.

Gastrointestinal Toxicity: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss may occur. Provide antiemetic prophylaxis. Manage with dose interruption and/or reduction, antiemetics, and supportive care.

Hyponatremia: Monitor serum sodium levels throughout treatment. Correct for concurrent hyperglycemia and high serum paraprotein levels. Manage with dose interruption, reduction, or discontinuation, and supportive care.

Serious Infection: Monitor for infection and treat promptly.

Neurological Toxicity: Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities until neurological toxicity resolves. Optimize hydration status and concomitant medications to avoid dizziness or mental status changes.

Embryo–Fetal Toxicity: Can cause fetal harm. Advise females of reproductive potential and males with a female partner of reproductive potential, of the potential risk to a fetus and use of effective contraception.

Cataract: Cataracts may develop or progress. Treatment of cataracts usually requires surgical removal of the cataract.
Adverse Reactions

The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who receive XVd are fatigue, nausea, decreased appetite, diarrhea, peripheral neuropathy, upper respiratory tract infection, decreased weight, cataract and vomiting. Grade 3–4 laboratory abnormalities (≥10%) are thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, hypophosphatemia, anemia, hyponatremia and neutropenia. In the BOSTON trial, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 6% of patients within 30 days of last treatment. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 52% of patients. Treatment discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 19%.

The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients with multiple myeloma who receive Xd are thrombocytopenia, fatigue, nausea, anemia, decreased appetite, decreased weight, diarrhea, vomiting, hyponatremia, neutropenia, leukopenia, constipation, dyspnea and upper respiratory tract infection. In the STORM trial, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 9% of patients. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 58% of patients. Treatment discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 27%.

The most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥20%) in patients with DLBCL, excluding laboratory abnormalities, are fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, appetite decrease, weight decrease, constipation, vomiting, and pyrexia. Grade 3–4 laboratory abnormalities (≥15%) are thrombocytopenia, lymphopenia, neutropenia, anemia, and hyponatremia. In the SADAL trial, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.7% of patients within 30 days, and 5% of patients within 60 days of last treatment; the most frequent fatal adverse reactions was infection (4.5% of patients). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 46% of patients; the most frequent serious adverse reaction was infection (21% of patients). Discontinuation due to adverse reactions occurred in 17% of patients.
Use In Specific Populations
Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed.

For additional product information, including full prescribing information, please visit www.XPOVIO.com.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. at 1–888–209–9326 or FDA at 1–800–FDA–1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.