On November 25, 2020 Bio-Thera Solutions (SHA: 688177), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, reported that it has submitted the MAA for BAT1706, a proposed biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab), to EMA (Press release, BioThera Solutions, NOV 25, 2020, View Source [SID1234571752]). Bio-Thera seeks a commercial license for all approved indications of bevacizumab in the European Union (EU) Member States, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

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"The submission of the MAA for BAT1706 marks a milestone for Bio-Thera as the first ex-China MAA or BLA submission," said Dr. Shengfeng Li, Founder and CEO of Bio-Thera Solutions. "Bio-Thera intends to bring its pipeline of biosimilars and innovative therapies to patients around the world and this submission is an important step for extending the global reach of BAT1706".

BAT1706 is a proposed bevacizumab biosimilar developed by the company. Bevacizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). It can specifically bind to VEGF and block the binding of VEGF to its receptor, thereby reducing neovascularization, inducing the degradation of existing blood vessels, and thereby inhibiting tumor growth. Bevacizumab has been approved in Europe for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum, metastatic breast cancer, non–small cell lung cancer, advanced or metastatic renal cell cancer, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube and primary peritoneal cancer, and cervical cancer.

A Biologics License Application seeking approval for BAT1706 for the treatment of metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum and non–small cell lung cancer is under review by the China National Medicinal Product Administration (NMPA). Bio-Thera intends to submit a BLA for BAT1706 to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before the end of 2020.

BAT1706 is Bio-Thera Solutions’ second proposed biosimilar submitted for regulatory approval. The company’s first biosimilar product, QLETLI (格乐立), a biosimilar to Humira (adalimumab), has received marketing authorization and is available in China. Bio-Thera Solutions is developing several additional proposed biosimilars, including golimumab, ustekinumab and secukinumab, and mepolizumab among others.

About BAT1706

BAT1706 is a monoclonal antibody that is in development as a potential biosimilar to Avastin. BAT1706 works by binding the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) protein. In the EU, Avastin is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, recurrent glioblastoma, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer, and epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. BAT1706 is an investigational compound and has not received regulatory approval in any country.