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FORT MYERS, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinical research conducted at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) is expanding treatment options and contributing to improved outcomes for patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers. FCS research study results are featured at two global gatherings sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO®). The following FCS medical oncologists and hematologists participated in research studies presented at the ASCO® 2025 Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium: Continue Reading FCS abstracts for gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancer are being presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology 2025 Gastrointestinal (GI) and ASCO® 2025 Genitourinary Cancers Symposiums, including two with first authorship. (Pictured: AJ Patel, MD was first author for a presentation at ASCO GI: Effect of dose adjustments on overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) treated with NALIRIFOX: A post hoc analysis of NAPOLI 3.) Anjan J. Patel, MD, first author and presenter: Effect of dose adjustments on overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (mPDAC) treated with NALIRIFOX: A post hoc analysis of NAPOLI 3. (Abstract 716) Manish Patel, MD, FCS director of drug development, co-author: Update of phase 1b/2 study of muzastotug (ADG126, an anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody) in combination with pembrolizumab in advanced/metastatic MSS CRC. (Abstract 193) Cesar Augusto Perez, MD, co-author: Phase 1/2 study of XTX101, a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody, in combination with atezolizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors and in MSS CRC. (Abstract 206) Alexander Philipovskiy, MD, PhD, co-author: Preclinical and phase 1/2 data of the CHK1 inhibitor BBI-355 in development for esophageal and gastric cancers (EGC) with EGFR or FGFR2 amplifications. (Abstracts TPS517) At the ASCO® 2025 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, Cesar Augusto Perez, MD, as first author, will present results of a Phase I dose-escalation study of the next-generation nectin-4 targeting antibody–drug conjugate CRB-701 (SYS6002) in US and UK patients with urothelial cancer and other solid tumors. (Abstract 807) FCS Chief Executive Officer Nathan H. Walcker said, "The cutting-edge research conducted across our statewide practice continues to be a driving force in the positive trends in the care and treatment of patients diagnosed with GI and GU cancers." "Our studies continue to reveal critical new discoveries among all treatment modalities and particularly in the use of targeted immunotherapies and molecular-based treatments," said Manish Patel, MD, who oversees FCS' three early phase Drug Development Units, where research is conducted on new treatments when they are first developed, prior to FDA approval. "We value every opportunity to join with our colleagues to share and enhance our understanding of emerging therapies that are advancing patient care and outcomes everywhere." As one of the largest clinical research programs in the country, FCS provides access to more than 150 clinical trials at any given time within its 29 late-phase designated FCS clinics and Drug Development Units. The majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. have been studied in clinical trials with FCS participation. Gastrointestinal cancers affect the digestive tract organs, such as the stomach, large and small intestine, pancreas, colon, liver, rectum, anus and biliary system. Genitourinary cancers, including kidney and bladder cancers, occur in the urinary system of men and women and in the reproductive organs in men, such as prostate and testicular cancers. The annual ASCO® symposiums feature the latest research and findings in GI and GU cancer treatment, care and prevention. Abstracts are available at the following links: ASCO® 2025 GI Cancers Symposium ASCO® 2025 GU Cancer Symposium About Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC: (FLCancer.com) For more than 40 years, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has embraced innovation to deliver world-class care and drive the dramatic transformation of oncology care through its robust clinical research program. FCS provides patients with access to a wide range of clinical trials, positioning it as a leader in research among private oncology practices in Florida and across the country. In fact, before receiving FDA approval, the majority of new cancer drugs in the U.S. were first made available to patients through participation in clinical trials at FCS. Our outstanding team of highly trained and dedicated physicians is committed to delivering tailored treatment plans that make the best use of cutting-edge precision oncology advancements to enhance patient outcomes. SOURCE Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In GET STARTED

Muzastotug (ADG126), an Anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody ® in Combination with pembrolizumab showed 33% overall response rate in microsatellite stable colorectal cancer Four confirmed partial responses out of twelve patients with 20 mg/kg loading dose followed by 10 mg/kg Q3W + pembrolizumab No Grade 4/5 treatment related adverse events were observed and no discontinuations occurred to date SAN DIEGO, CA, USA and SUZHOU, China I January 27, 2025 I Adagene Inc. (“Adagene”) (Nasdaq: ADAG), a company transforming the discovery and development of novel antibody-based therapies, announced updated clinical data from ADG126 in microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC) at the ASCO Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, CA. “These data, from the loading dose expansion cohort of our Phase 1b/2 trial, continue to demonstrate ADG126’s potential for patients with colorectal cancer.  Seeing four confirmed partial responses out of twelve patients, with no treatment related discontinuations, also highlights the differentiated therapeutic index of ADG126. CTLA-4 is clinically validated with a known correlation between dose, efficacy and toxicity to improve outcomes with PD-1 inhibitors, and now we know that our SAFEbody can deliver benefit to patients in a safe and efficacious way,” said Peter Luo, Chairman, CEO & President of R&D at Adagene. Dr. Marwan Fakih, Professor of Medical Oncology and Therapeutics Research at City of Hope added, “Masking technology, which leads to increased intra-tumoral accumulation of cleaved ADG126 and maintains an optimal plasma concentration following higher and repeat dosing of ADG126, as well as enhanced Treg depletion through binding to a novel epitope without Fc engineering, position ADG126 to be a best-in-class CTLA-4 inhibitor.” This Phase 1b/2, open-label, multicenter dose escalation and expansion combination study of ADG126 in combination with Merck’s (known as MSD outside of the US and Canada) anti-PD-1 therapy, KEYTRUDA ® (pembrolizumab; 200 mg, Q3W) in MSS CRC with no liver and peritoneum metastases previously demonstrated efficacy at the 10 mg/kg Q3W dose, with overall response rate (ORR) of 23%, including four confirmed partial responses and one unconfirmed partial response. Newly shared data with the 20 mg/kg loading dose followed by 10 mg/kg Q3W in combination with pembrolizumab achieved an improved ORR of 33%, and all responders remain on treatment at a maintenance dose of 10 mg/kg Q3W or 10 mg/kg Q6W in combination with pembrolizumab. Per protocol, dose modifications were permitted to manage toxicity, enabling investigators to optimize each patient’s course of treatment to further improve the duration of responses. Time to event endpoints will be reported when the data mature in 2025. Due to the enhanced therapeutic index of ADG126 in combination with anti-PD-1, the Company plans to evaluate a broader patient population in the dose expansion cohort, including patients with liver metastases, with standard of care combinations. No Grade 4/5 safety events were seen with ADG126 to date and pruritus (25%) was the most commonly observed treatment-related adverse event (TRAE). Higher G2/G3 TRAEs were observed in the loading dose cohort but were managed through dose modification and infrequent use of infliximab/medical intervention, resulting in no discontinuations to date. The totality of data to date supports that Adagene’s anti-CTLA-4, ADG126, plus pembrolizumab has potential to be a best-in-class treatment for patients with MSS CRC. About Adagene Adagene Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAG) is a platform-driven, clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to transforming the discovery and development of novel antibody-based cancer immunotherapies. Adagene combines computational biology and artificial intelligence to design novel antibodies that address globally unmet patient needs. The company has forged strategic collaborations with reputable global partners that leverage its SAFEbody ® precision masking technology in multiple approaches at the vanguard of science. Powered by its proprietary Dynamic Precision Library (DPL) platform, composed of NEObody™, SAFEbody, and POWERbody™ technologies, Adagene’s highly differentiated pipeline features novel immunotherapy programs. The company’s SAFEbody technology is designed to address safety and tolerability challenges associated with many antibody therapeutics by using precision masking technology to shield the binding domain of the biologic therapy. Through activation in the tumor microenvironment, this allows for tumor-specific targeting of antibodies in tumor microenvironment, while minimizing on-target off-tumor toxicity in healthy tissues. Adagene’s lead clinical program, ADG126 (muzastotug), is a masked, anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody that targets a unique epitope of CTLA-4 in regulatory T cells (Tregs) in the tumor microenvironment. ADG126 is currently in phase 1b/2 clinical studies in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy, particularly focused on Metastatic Microsatellite-stable (MSS) Colorectal Cancer (CRC). Validated by ongoing clinical research, the SAFEbody platform can be applied to a wide variety of antibody-based therapeutic modalities, including Fc empowered antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and bi/multispecific T-cell engagers. For more information, please visit: https://investor.adagene.com . Follow Adagene on WeChat , LinkedIn and Twitter . SOURCE: Adagene