Servier Announces Expansion of its Tibsovo (ivosidenib) Development Program Investigating its Safety and Efficacy in Patients Living with IDH1-Mutated Cancers in Both Hematological Malignancies and Solid Tumors

On January 9, 2025 Servier reported updates to two of its Phase 3 programs evaluating TIBSOVO (ivosidenib tablets) in isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1)-mutated cancers (Press release, Servier, JAN 9, 2025, View Source [SID1234649554]). The first patient has been enrolled in the CHONQUER study, a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of TIBSOVO versus placebo in patients with IDH1-mutated conventional chondrosarcoma. In addition, the Phase 3 PyramIDH clinical trial has been initiated, and sites are actively recruiting across the globe. The PyramIDH study is evaluating TIBSOVO (ivosidenib tablets) monotherapy and azacitidine monotherapy in the treatment of patients with IDH1-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not previously been treated with a hypomethylating agent.

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"As the leader in IDH-mutated cancers, Servier aspires to provide new treatment options for those impacted by newly diagnosed IDH1-mutated conventional chondrosarcoma and IDH-1 mutated MDS. The advancement of two of our Phase 3 registration enabling studies is an incredibly important milestone for our TIBSOVO clinical development program and underscores our commitment to understanding the application of IDH1m inhibition in a broad range of malignancies to meet the needs of patients," said Susan Pandya, MD, Vice President, Clinical Development and Global Head of Oncology LS/LCM, Servier Pharmaceuticals. "We are deeply grateful to the patients, families and healthcare providers who are participating in this important research."

The use of TIBSOVO in patients with IDH1-mutated conventional chondrosarcoma, as well as, patients with IDH1-mutated myelodysplastic syndromes who have not previously been treated with a hypomethylating agent are investigational, and its safety and efficacy in these cases have not been evaluated by any regulatory authority.

About the PyramIDH Trial (NCT06465953)
PyramIDH is a pivotal Phase 3, multicenter, open label, randomized clinical trial of TIBSOVO (ivosidenib tablets) monotherapy and azacitidine monotherapy in adult patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) with an isocitrate dehydrogenase protein, 1 (IDH1) mutation, who have not received treatment with a hypomethylating agent previously. The primary endpoint of PyramIDH is complete remission (CR) or partial remission (PR) as per International Working Group (IWG) 2006 criteria at 4 months. Secondary outcome measures include overall response (OR) rate, event-free survival (EFS) and overall survival (OS).

About the CHONQUER Trial (NCT06127407)
CHONQUER is a pivotal Phase 3, multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover clinical trial of TIBSOVO (ivosidenib tablets) in adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic conventional chondrosarcoma with an isocitrate dehydrogenase protein, 1 (IDH1) mutation who are untreated or were previously treated with one systemic treatment regimen in the advanced/metastatic setting for conventional chondrosarcoma. The primary endpoint of CHONQUER is progression-free survival (PFS) in Grades 1 and 2 participants. Key secondary outcome measures include endpoints such as PFS in all randomized participants, overall survival (OS) in Grades 1 and 2 participants, and OS in all randomized participants. The study also will evaluate the impact of TIBSOVO on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and health economic outcomes.

About TIBSOVO (ivosidenib tablets)
TIBSOVO is a precision medicine that targets a specific type of mutation known as isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 (IDH1). TIBSOVO is approved in five indications globally, including approvals in the U.S., European Union, Australia and China.

In the U.S., TIBSOVO is approved for the treatment of adults with IDH1-mutant relapsed or refractory AML and in monotherapy or in combination with azacitidine for adults with newly diagnosed IDH1-mutant AML who are ≥75 years old or who have comorbidities that preclude the use of intensive induction chemotherapy, as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with IDH1-mutant relapsed or refractory MDS, and for patients with previously treated IDH1-mutated cholangiocarcinoma.

For more information about TIBSOVO in the U.S., please visit www.tibsovo.com.

About Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) are disorders in which progenitor (stem) cells do not mature into healthy blood cells.1 In the U.S., approximately 16,000 new cases of MDS are reported each year.2 Approximately 3.6% of MDS patients have an IDH1 mutation,3 which is considered an early "driver" mutation.4 For MDS patients with an IDH1 mutation, the prognosis has often been associated with worse overall outcomes and in an increased risk of transformation to AML.3 Prior to the approval of TIBSOVO, there were no approved targeted therapies for this molecularly defined subset.

About Chondrosarcoma
Chondrosarcoma is a group of bone tumors that are made up of cells that make too much cartilage.1 Chondrosarcoma, the second most common sarcoma of the bones following osteosarcoma,5 accounts for 20-30% of all skeletal sarcomas and has an estimated incidence of 1 in 200,000 per year in the U.S.6 Conventional primary chondrosarcoma is the most common variant and makes up 85% of all cases.2 IDH mutations are found in 50-70% of chondrosarcomas.7 Surgery currently remains the mainstay of treatment for conventional chondrosarcoma as both radiation and chemotherapy have been shown to be ineffective.

Bicycle Therapeutics to Present at 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

On January 9, 2025 Bicycle Therapeutics plc (NASDAQ: BCYC), a pharmaceutical company pioneering a new and differentiated class of therapeutics based on its proprietary bicyclic peptide (Bicycle) technology, reported that management will participate at the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in a podium presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 5:15 p.m. PT, followed by a question-and-answer breakout session at 5:35 p.m. PT (Press release, Bicycle Therapeutics, JAN 9, 2025, View Source [SID1234649537]).

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A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible from the Investor section of the company’s website at www.bicycletherapeutics.com. A replay of the webcast will be archived and available following the event.

Mabwell’s Nectin-4 Targeted ADC 9MW2821 Combination Therapy Demonstrates 87.5% ORR and Granted CDE Breakthrough Therapy Designation

On January 9, 2025 Mabwell (688062.SH), an innovative biopharmaceutical company with entire industry chain, reported a significant milestone for its proprietary Nectin-4 targeted ADC (9MW2821). On January 8, 2025, 9MW2821 was granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China (Press release, Mabwell Biotech, JAN 9, 2025, View Source [SID1234649555]). 9MW2821 is given in combination with toripalimab, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, for treatment-naïve, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma(la/mUC). Up to now, 40 treatment-naïve patients with la/mUC were enrolled and received the combination therapy. ORR was 87.5% (comfirmed ORR was 80%) and DCR was 92.5%. Median PFS and DoR were not reached.

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A pivotal Phase III study of 9MW2821 in combination with PD-1 is ongoing. Compared with similar ADC and PD-1 combos, 9MW2821 has shown significant increase in ORR. Previously, 9MW2821 had been granted BTD by the CDE as monotherapy for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma that has failed to platinum-based chemotherapy and PD-(L)1 inhibitor therapy.

The BTD is a recognition aimed at expediting the development of new medicines for serious diseases. It is awarded to therapies that have shown significant efficacy or safety advantages over existing treatments in early-stage clinical trials. For drugs included in the BTD list, the CDE prioritizes resource allocation to facilitate communication and provide guidance, thereby accelerating both clinical development progress and speeding up market review and approval processes.

Boehringer Ingelheim Acquires Fourth License for the Development of Novel Antibody Based Cancer Treatments from Oxford BioTherapeutics

On January 9, 2024 Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT), a clinical stage oncology company with a pipeline of immuno-oncology and Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC)-based therapies, reported that Boehringer Ingelheim has exercised an option for rights to a fourth novel oncology target from an ongoing discovery collaboration (Press release, Oxford BioTherapeutics, JAN 9, 2025, View Source [SID1234656427]). The target was discovered using OBTs proprietary OGAP splice variant discovery platform and the option exercise triggers a milestone payment to OBT.

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Immuno-oncological therapies have transformed the cancer treatment landscape. They are however only effective in a subset of patients, requiring the identification of novel immunotherapy targets. The collaboration with Oxford BioTherapeutics complements Boehringer Ingelheim’s development of next-generation life-changing cancer immunotherapies with the identification of unique and specific tumor antigens.

Dr. Christian Rohlff, Chief Executive Officer, said: "We are thrilled that Boehringer Ingelheim has chosen to exercise its option to secure rights to a fourth novel oncology drug target from our proprietary OGAP discovery platform. This decision further validates the potential of our discovery platform and reflects our shared commitment to pioneering advancements that bring promising targets addressing unmet medical needs in cancer treatment."

Under the terms of the agreement, Boehringer Ingelheim will be responsible for the future development and commercialization of antibody products for the target. OBT will receive potential development and regulatory milestone payments as well as royalties on potential future product sales. This represents the fourth asset to be optioned under the longstanding partnership between OBT and Boehringer Ingelheim, with the first two programs already in clinical development.

OBTs proprietary OGAP splice variant discovery platform is a novel part of one of the world’s largest proteomic databases, integrating clinical, experimental and expression data.

OBT’s recently launched enhanced OGAP-Verify discovery platform allows for enhanced sensitivity with improved target selection, addressing some of the challenges in the design of therapeutic antibodies and diagnostic patient selection tools, which increases the overall success rate of these novel compounds transitioning into clinical development.

CatalYm Appoints Scott Clarke CEO as Company Initiates Global Phase 2b Clinical Development Program for Visugromab

On January 9, 2025 CatalYm reported the appointment of Scott Clarke as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Clarke brings over two decades of executive leadership experience in driving company growth, developing products, and shaping and executing transactions in the biopharmaceutical industry (Press release, Catalym, JAN 9, 2025, View Source [SID1234649538]). He takes the helm as CatalYm enters a new stage of corporate and clinical development, including the initiation of a broad Phase 2b program for its lead candidate, visugromab, in non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer and additional tumor indications. Based in the US, he will oversee both EU and US operations.

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"Scott Clarke is a fantastic addition to CatalYm’s leadership team. The company is in a strong position following its oversubscribed $150 million Series D financing and its recent publication in Nature of positive visugromab data. These events provide significant momentum for Scott’s start as CEO," said Jon Edwards, Interim Chair of CatalYm’s Board of Directors. "We are confident that his experience in oncology and partnering will be a substantial asset as we initiate CatalYm’s broad Phase 2b program with visugromab in hard-to-treat, metastatic solid tumor indications."

"I am impressed by CatalYm’s compelling clinical data demonstrating that visugromab is uniquely positioned as a novel cancer treatment capable of reversing key resistance mechanisms and reinstating an efficient anti-tumor response," said Scott Clarke, Chief Executive Officer at CatalYm. "I am very excited to join the CatalYm team at such a pivotal stage. I am committed to realizing visugromab’s potential to deliver unprecedented cancer remission depth and durability for patients with very limited therapeutic options."

Scott Clarke joins CatalYm from Ambagon Therapeutics, where he oversaw the company’s $85 million Series A financing and the evolution of its discovery pipeline of molecular glues. Previously, he served as CEO at Tizona Therapeutics, overseeing significant transactions and the development of its first-in-class anti-CD39 antibody for advanced cancers. Earlier in his career, he led oncology partnering at Roche, and was responsible for product development at BioMarin, contributing to multiple approved medicines. Mr. Clarke earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science in Biotechnology at Northwestern University, and an MBA at London Business School.