The article reported positive results from a preclinical study that showed that denileukin diftitox in combination with an anti-PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor was more effective in the treatment of solid tumors (liver and colon) than either therapy alone. Data from this study contributed to the design and dosing regimen of two Phase 1 investigator-initiated studies currently underway at the
'We are excited to share the published results of this important animal study with the broader scientific community. The compelling results of this study showed that LYMPHIR administered in combination with an anti-PD-1 inhibitor, either sequentially or concurrently, led to significantly increased anti-tumor activity and prolonged survival compared to either treatment alone. Based on the strong signal of the study, two ongoing Phase 1 trials were initiated by investigators at leading cancer research institutions. We intend to share interim data from these studies when it becomes available. Importantly, the results of the preclinical study highlight LYMPHIR's additional potential as a combination therapy in the treatment of solid tumors, which may allow Citius to explore substantially larger market opportunities for LYMPHIR in the future,' stated
In recent years, one of the most important advances in solid tumor management has been the use of anti-PD-1/PDL1 antibody therapy. However, the effectiveness of treatment has varied, with not all tumors or patients responding with equivalent sensitivity to the treatment. The primary role of Treg-targeted cancer immunotherapy is to transiently deplete Treg cells. It is believed that regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the tumor microenvironment play an important role in patient resistance to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. Targeting Tregs with LYMPHIR during treatment with anti-PD1/PDL1 checkpoint inhibitors may change the dynamics of the immune microenvironment, including anti-PD-1 sensitivity, in situations where Tregs are prominent. Consequently, the innovative preclinical study evaluated whether adding LYMPHIR improved the efficacy of anti-PD-1 antibody therapy. Syngeneic murine solid tumor models in colon cancer CT-26 and liver cancer H22 were used to conduct the study.
'This landmark study demonstrated that an increase in T-reg cell infiltration induced by anti-PD-1 treatment can be counterbalanced by their depletion by LYMPHIR, suggesting potential synergistic activity in a solid tumor model,' stated Dr.
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Citius Pharma is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of first-in-class critical care products, with a focus on oncology, anti-infectives in adjunct cancer care, unique prescription products, and stem cell therapies. The Company's diversified pipeline includes two late-stage product candidates. Mino-Lok, an antibiotic lock solution for the treatment of patients with catheter-related bloodstream infections, is enrolling patients in a Phase 3 Pivotal superiority trial and was granted Fast Track designation by the FDA. Citius Pharma is preparing to resubmit the Biologics License Application for LYMPHIR, a novel IL-2R immunotherapy for an initial indication in CTCL, in early 2024, and announced plans to form Citius Oncology, a standalone publicly traded company with LYMPHIR as its primary asset. LYMPHIR received orphan drug designation by the FDA for the treatment of CTCL and PTCL. In addition, at the end of
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