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trial of Betalutin® in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell
lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) who are not eligible for autologous stem cell
transplantation (SCT). DLBCL is an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
(NHL) and accounts for up to 43% of all cases, making it the most common type of
NHL.
This open-label, dose-escalation safety trial is designed to assess the safety,
tolerability, pharmacokinetic profile and preliminary anti-tumour activity of
Betalutin® in up to 24 patients. The primary goal of the trial is to identify
the maximally tolerated dose of Betalutin® which will then be further evaluated
for safety and anti-tumour activity in an expansion cohort in order to select
the recommended dose for phase 2. Three additional patients are currently being
enrolled for further evaluation of the final dose cohort as one patient has
experienced a reversible DLT (dose limiting toxicity).
On the three completed cohorts, no safety issues were identified. Evidence of
disease control has been noted in some of the enrolled patients. We expect to
complete the data read-out for the dose-escalation phase and submit the data to
an international congress in 1H 2020.
Eduardo Bravo, Nordic Nanovector’s Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Patients
with relapsed/refractory DLBCL who are not eligible for stem cell
transplantation have very limited treatment options and a poor prognosis. As the
safety profile of Betalutin® will guide its potential for combination regimens
as well as single agent consolidation therapy, we look forward to completing
this part of the trial and proceeding with the expansion cohort.”
For further information, please contact:
IR enquiries
Malene Brondberg, VP Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Cell: +44 7561 431 762
Email: ir@nordicnanovector.com
Media Enquiries
Mark Swallow/David Dible (Citigate Dewe Rogerson)
Tel: +44 207 638 9571
Email: nordicnanovector@citigatedewerogerson.com
About Nordic Nanovector:
Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to
patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The
Company aspires to become a leader in the development of targeted therapies for
haematological cancers.
Nordic Nanovector’s lead clinical-stage candidate is Betalutin®, a novel CD37
-targeting radioimmunotherapy designed to advance the treatment of non-Hodgkin’s
lymphoma (NHL). NHL is an indication with substantial unmet medical need,
representing a growing market forecast to be worth nearly USD 29 billion by
2026. Nordic Nanovector intends to retain marketing rights and to actively
participate in the commercialisation of Betalutin® in core markets.
Further information can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com.
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on circumstances that will occur in the future and which, by their nature, will
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-looking statements. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are
not limited to, risks associated with implementation of Nordic Nanovector’s
strategy, risks and uncertainties associated with the development and/or
approval of Nordic Nanovector’s product candidates, ongoing and future clinical
trials and expected trial results, the ability to commercialise Betalutin®,
technology changes and new products in Nordic Nanovector’s potential market and
industry, Nordic Nanovector’s freedom to operate (competitors patents) in
respect of the products it develops, the ability to develop new products and
enhance existing products, the impact of competition, changes in general economy
and industry conditions, and legislative, regulatory and political factors. No
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Nordic Nanovector disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward
-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
This information is subject to a duty of disclosure pursuant to Sections 4-2 and
5-12 of the Securities Trading Act.
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