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Processa Pharmaceuticals Announces Second Quarter 2021 Results and Provides Corporate Update

On August 13, 2021Processa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCSA), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing drugs to improve the survival and/or quality of life for patients who have an unmet medical need condition, reported that financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and provides corporate update (Press release, Processa Pharmaceuticals, AUG 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234586520]).

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Dr. David Young, CEO and chairman of Processa, commented, "During the second quarter we made significant progress advancing our clinical programs, in-licensed another clinical asset – RX-3117 – and will have four clinical programs with addressable markets of $500 million to $1.5 billion. Looking at upcoming milestones, we have begun to develop the biomarker assays for 3117 in pancreatic cancer patients with the expectation that the assay validation will be completed in the first half of 2022. We also anticipate filing an IND in September for PCS12852 with site initiation beginning before year end. Additionally, we expect interim data for PCS6422 in the fourth quarter of 2021 and interim data for PCS499 during the first half of 2022. Taken altogether, we see a consistent cadence of upcoming catalysts and tremendous amount of near-term value creation."

Recent Highlights and New Developments

Dosed our first two patients in the PCS499 Phase 2B ulcerative Necrobiosis Lipoidica (NL) trial. NL is a rare, chronic, idiopathic, granulomatous disease that can significantly effect a patient’s quality of life and is caused by a number of diverse pathophysiological changes in a patient. There are no approved treatments for NL or ulcerative NL and no acceptable standard of care. Approximately 30% of NL patients have the ulcerative form of NL.
Dosed our first patient in our Phase 1B trial evaluating the safety and PK of PCS6422 and capecitabine when administered to patients with advanced, refractory GI cancer. The combination of PCS6422 and capecitabine is expected to improve the benefit-risk profile of capecitabine by improving capecitabine safety and/or efficacy.
Licensed in PCS3117 (formerly RX-3117), an oral, anticancer agent with an improved pharmacological profile relative to gemcitabine. PCS3117 has a family of patents extending into 2036 as well as U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Orphan Designation for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. Processa has begun to develop biomarkers assays to better predict which patients with pancreatic or non-small cell lung cancer are more likely to benefit from PCS3117 over gemcitabine and other chemotherapeutic agents.
Joined the Russell Microcap , resulting in automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
Upcoming Clinical Drug Development Milestones

Second half of 2021

Complete enrollment of 8-10 patients for the PCS499 Phase 2B interim analysis
Submit PCS12852 IND application to FDA for Gastroparesis and initiate sites
Begin assay development of biomarkers for PCS3117 in pancreatic cancer
Complete interim analysis of PCS6422 Phase 1B trial in GI cancer
2022

Interim analysis of PCS499 Phase 2B trial in ulcerative NL
Final analysis of PCS499 Phase 2B trial in ulcerative NL
Enroll and complete PCS12852 Phase 2A gastroparesis trial
Complete assay validation of biomarkers for PCS3117 and initiate sites for Phase 2B pancreatic cancer trial
Determine the maximum tolerated dose for capecitabine in the PCS6422-capecitabine combination Phase 1B GI cancer trial
Financial Results for the second quarter of 2021

Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $20.8 million as of June 30, 2021, compared to $15.4 million as of December 31, 2020 and we had 15.6 million shares of common stock outstanding as of August 2, 2021.

Our research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were $1.6 million compared to $427 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020. General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were $1.3 million compared to $375 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Our total stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $674 thousand compared to $87 thousand for the three months ended June 30, 2020. We reported a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2021 of $3.2 million compared to a net loss for the comparable prior year period of $733 thousand. Our net loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $0.20 compared to net loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2020 of $0.13.

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PMV Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Corporate Highlights

On August 13 2021 PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PMVP), a clinical-stage oncology company pioneering the discovery and development of small molecule, tumor-agnostic therapies designed to target p53 mutants, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 and provided corporate highlights (Press release, PMV Pharma, AUG 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234586519]).

"We are encouraged by our execution in the clinic, with steady progress in the ongoing Phase 1/2 trial of PC14586," said David Mack, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of PMV Pharma. "We believe PC14586, our first-in-class, tumor agnostic, p53 Y220C reactivator has the potential to transform outcomes for cancer patients. Furthermore, our strong balance sheet leaves us well positioned to continue to translate our deep scientific expertise to deliver benefits to patients."

Corporate Highlights:

Continued enrollment in the Phase 1 portion of a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of PC14586, the Company’s first-in-class, tumor-agnostic, investigational small molecule p53 Y220C reactivator, in patients with advanced solid tumors that have a p53 Y220C mutation (NCT04585750).
Activated twelve clinical trial sites in the United States, consisting of leading oncology centers.
Commenced construction of new corporate headquarters and state-of-the-art laboratories in Princeton, New Jersey.
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

PMV Pharma ended the second quarter with $339.0 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, compared to $361.4 million as of December 31, 2020. Net cash used in operations was $22.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $24.5 million compared to $15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Research and development (R&D) expenses were $15.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to increased headcount and clinical expenses related to development of PC14586, the Company’s lead drug candidate.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in G&A expenses was primarily due to costs relating to building the infrastructure necessary to operate as a public company.
About p53

p53 plays a pivotal role in preventing abnormal cells from becoming a tumor by inducing programmed cell death. Mutant p53 takes on oncogenic properties that endow cancer cells with a growth advantage and resistance to anti-cancer therapy. The p53 Y220C mutation is associated with many cancers, including but not limited to breast, non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers.

About PC14586

PC14586 is a first-in-class, small molecule, p53 reactivator designed to selectively bind to the crevice present in the p53 Y220C mutant protein, hence, restoring the wild-type, or normal, p53 protein structure and tumor suppressing function. PC14586 is being developed for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have the p53 Y220C mutation and has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. FDA.

Invitation to presentation of Q2 2021 results

On August 13, 2021 ArcticZymes Technologies reported for the second quarter 2021 on Thursday, 19. August 2021 at 08.30 a.m (Press release, Biotec Pharmacon, AUG 13, 2021, View Source [SID1234586518]).

Due to the ongoing situation with spread of coronavirus, a number of measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of infection. These measures are being taken to safeguard the health and security of the Company’s shareholders, employees and other stakeholders, and to ensure compliance with applicable national and local restrictions and guidelines. The Company will therefore conduct the presentation only as a webcast over Teams and as a telephone conference.

CEO, Jethro Holter and CFO, Børge Sørvoll will hold the presentation.

Participants who want to participate in the live webcast are asked to send an email to [email protected] for a separate invitation, which will be distributed 1 day prior to the meeting. Participants who want to participate by telephone should dial in on +47 21 40 24 87 with conference id: 235 027 209#. It will be possible to post questions through the webcast and over the phone after the presentation is finished. The report for the second quarter 2021 will be available on www.newsweb.no and on the company’s homepage www.arcticzymes.com from 07.00 a.m. on 19. August 2021.

ALX Oncology Reports Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Development and Operational Highlights

On August 12, 2021 ALX Oncology Holdings Inc., ("ALX Oncology") (Nasdaq: ALXO) a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing therapies that block the CD47 checkpoint pathway, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 and provided clinical development and operational highlights (Press release, ALX Oncology, AUG 12, 2021, View Source [SID1234591861]).

"We are pleased to report on the substantial progress we made since the prior quarter with our lead product candidate, ALX148, and that the United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council has approved ‘evorpacept’ as the nonproprietary (generic) name for ALX148," said Jaume Pons, Ph.D., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of ALX Oncology. "Our highlights include the presentation of additional positive Phase 1b data in second-line or greater HER2 positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer from our ASPEN-01 trial during an oral session at the ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer; these results provide the basis for initiating a randomized Phase 2/3 trial in the same setting (ASPEN-06) scheduled to start in the second half of this year."

"We recently dosed the first patient in our Phase 2 ASPEN-04 trial in first line metastatic or unresectable recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in combination with KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy, are continuing enrollment in our Phase 2 ASPEN-03 trial in first line metastatic or unresectable, PD-L1 positive recurrent head and neck cancer in combination with KEYTRUDA, and plan to present full results of the Phase 1b study (ASPEN-01) in the fourth quarter of this year. In addition, we plan to present results from our Phase 1 study in myelodysplastic syndromes, to initiate a Phase 2 study in the same setting (ASPEN-02), as well as to initiate a Phase 1 study in acute myeloid leukemia (ASPEN-05)," Dr. Pons continued.

Recent Clinical Developments for Evorpacept (Also known as ALX148)

First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 ASPEN-04 Study
In July 2021, dosed first patient in the Phase 2 ASPEN-04 study evaluating the combination of evorpacept, a next generation CD47 blocker, with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab), Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, and standard 5-fluorouracil and platinum chemotherapy for the first line ("1L") treatment of patients with metastatic or unresectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma ("HNSCC"). In June 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") informed ALX Oncology that it reviewed its standard non-clinical safety study and has lifted the previously set partial clinical hold and cap on patient enrollment.
First Patient Dosed in Phase 2 ASPEN-03 Study
In May 2021, dosed first patient in the Phase 2 ASPEN-03 study, which is also evaluating the efficacy of evorpacept in combination with KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) for the 1L treatment of patients with PD-L1 expressing metastatic or unresectable, recurrent HNSCC with a combined positive score ("CPS") ≥ 1. In June 2021, the FDA informed ALX Oncology that it reviewed its standard non-clinical safety study and has lifted the previously set partial clinical hold and cap on patient enrollment.
Data for Phase 1b ASPEN-01 Study Presented at 23rd ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer
In July 2021, updated clinical data from the Phase 1b ASPEN-01 trial evaluating evorpacept in combination with trastuzumab and CYRAMZA (ramucirumab) for the treatment of gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer ("G/GEJ") were shared in an oral presentation at the 23rd ESMO (Free ESMO Whitepaper) World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer. Data showed that evorpacept in combination with trastuzumab and ramucirumab is highly active and well-tolerated in patients with second line ("≥2L") or greater HER2 positive G/GEJ cancer.
Collaboration and Supply Agreement Entered with Eli Lilly
In June 2021, ALX Oncology entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Eli Lilly and Company to evaluate the combination of evorpacept with CYRAMZA (ramucirumab), Lilly’s anti-VEGFR2 antibody, for the treatment of patients with HER2 positive G/GEJ. Under the terms of the agreement, ALX Oncology will conduct a Phase 2/3 study to evaluate the efficacy of evorpacept in combination with ramucirumab, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel for the treatment of patients whose tumors have progressed following treatment of HER2 targeted therapy and chemotherapy. Lilly will supply ramucirumab for this trial.
Anticipated Key Milestones for Remainder of 2021

Full results of a Phase 1b study of evorpacept in combination with Merck’s KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with HNSCC (ASPEN-01) are planned to be presented in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Initiation of a Phase 1b clinical trial with evorpacept in combination with Zymeworks’ zanidatamab in patients with advanced HER2-expressing breast cancer and other solid tumors is expected in the second half of 2021.
Initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating evorpacept in combination with azacitidine and venetoclax in patients with acute myeloid leukemia ("AML") (ASPEN-05) is planned in the second half of 2021.
Initiation of a randomized Phase 2 trial of evorpacept in combination with Herceptin (trastuzumab), CYRAMZA (ramucirumab) and paclitaxel in second- or third-line treatment of patients with HER2-positive G/GEJ cancer (ASPEN-06) is expected in the second half of 2021.
Results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of evorpacept in combination with azacitidine in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes ("MDS") and the initiation of the Phase 2 clinical trial in MDS (ASPEN-02) are expected in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results:

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2021, were $410.0 million. ALX Oncology continues to believe its cash and cash equivalents is sufficient to fund planned operations through 2024.
Net Loss: Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) net loss attributable to common stockholders was $16.3 million, or $0.40 per basic and diluted share and $14.0 million, or $4.41 per basic and diluted share for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders was $14.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, as compared to $10.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial results can be found at the end of this news release.
Related-party Revenue: Related-party revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was nil compared to $0.5 million for the prior-year period. The decrease in related-party revenue relates to the termination of the Tollnine Agreement as of July 1, 2020.
Research and Development ("R&D") Expenses: R&D expenses consist primarily of pre-clinical, clinical and manufacturing expenses related to the development of evorpacept. These expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were $11.2 million, compared to $7.7 million for the prior-year period. The increase of $3.5 million was primarily attributable to an increase of $3.7 million in clinical and development costs due to higher expenses associated with increased pre-clinical, clinical and other research costs in advancement of our current lead product candidate, evorpacept, an increased personnel-related costs of $1.1 million primarily due to headcount growth, and an increase of $0.3 million other research and development costs primarily driven by milestone payments triggered by the initiation of our Phase 2 trials, offset by a decrease of $1.6 million in stock-based compensation expense primarily resulting from the modification of stock options in the second quarter of 2020 whereas there was no such modification in 2021.
General and Administrative ("G&A") Expenses: G&A expenses consist primarily of administrative employee-related expenses, legal and other professional fees, patent filing and maintenance fees, and insurance. These expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were $5.1 million, compared to $3.2 million for the prior-year period. This increase of $1.9 million was primarily attributable to an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1.0 million primarily resulting from additional stock option award grants at higher fair values, an increase in personnel-related costs of $0.5 million due to headcount growth, and a $0.4 million increase in other general and administrative costs related to being a public company, including directors and officers liability insurance premiums.

TerraPower and Cardinal Health announce manufacturing and distribution agreement for Actinium-225

On August 12, 2021 Cardinal Health reported an agreement with TerraPower that will help advance the next generation of cancer treatment (Press release, Cardinal Health, AUG 12, 2021, View Source [SID1234591439]). Working together, the companies will develop and produce Actinium-225, which will be utilized in drug trials involving targeted alpha therapy for diseases such as breast, prostate, colon and neuroendocrine cancers, melanoma and lymphoma. Learn more in today’s press release