In womenâs health, APL-1702, a combination of drug and medical device designed for photodynamic non-surgical treatment of cervical high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL), is making steady progress toward market approval. In May 2024, the productâs marketing application was officially accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). As of the reportâs release, the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE), NMPA had completed the first round of technical reviews, covering toxicology, clinical data, biostatistics, clinical pharmacology, and pharmaceutical quality. During the reporting period, the Inspection Center also wrapped up its Good Clinical Practice (GCP) inspection. The company has since received written feedback and is actively coordinating its responses to help expedite the review process and bring APL-1702 one step closer to approval.
As a first-in-class treatment set to debut in China, APL-1702 is on track to become the worldâs first non-invasive therapy for HSIL â supported by robust clinical evidence and validated through an international Phase III trial. Experts note that, with China facing demographic pressures and a rising incidence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) among younger women, surgical excision of the cervix poses increasing challenges â especially during the critical period of fertility preservation. APL-1702 is expected to bridge this critical treatment gap and contribute to the creation of a more fertility-friendly healthcare landscape.
To drive the commercialization of APL-1702, the company has hosted eight expert advisory meetings, focusing on Phase III clinical data, the current landscape of HSIL diagnosis and treatment, and unmet clinical needs. These sessions earned strong endorsement from leading gynecological and pharmaceutical experts, who recognized the innovation and clinical value APL-1702 brings to the table. The company has also made meaningful progress in building strategic partnerships with government agencies and leading academic associations. In collaboration with the Cancer Foundation of China, the company unveiled the first real-world showcase of its innovative cervical cancer prevention and control system at the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE). It also signed medium- to long-term strategic cooperation agreements with both the China Womenâs Development Foundation and the Cancer Foundation of China during the event. The partnerships are set to roll out in 2025.
The Womenâs Health Division has conducted extensive market and industry research, gaining deep insights into the needs of doctors and patients and broader commercial landscape. Based on this analysis, the team has finalized key launch strategies and mapped out a commercialization roadmap, laying the groundwork for a swift market rollout once approval is secured.
Given the relative scarcity of innovation in the gynecological field, APL-1702 stands out as a meaningful breakthrough, backed by solid clinical evidence and proven efficacy. The company will continue to prioritize APL-1702 and its photodynamic drug-device combination platform, in a bid to build a comprehensive, tiered gynecological portfolio. This strategy will center on product iteration and indication expansion, while leveraging synergies across the pipeline to drive broader growth.
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the company received feedback from its communication meeting with the U.S. FDA in December 2024, culminating in an agreement on a new Phase III clinical design to support the U.S. launch of APL-1702. Asieris is now actively seeking international partners to advance the U.S. Phase III clinical trial application. Additionally, APL-1702 is also being investigated for its potential in HPV virus clearance.
