Asunercept
Clinical Development in Three Indications
Our lead immuno-oncology candidate asunercept is in clinical development for the treatment of solid tumors, malignant hematological diseases, and COVID-19. It has shown significant improvements in progression-free survival and quality of life as well as a positive trend in overall survival in a controlled phase II proof-of-concept trial in recurrent glioblastoma. In a phase I trial in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), treatment with asunercept led to a decrease in transfusion frequency in 40 percent of patients during the duration of the trial.
Technology
The Apogenix team has created the HERA-ligand technology platform for the development of novel receptor agonists that target different TNFSF-dependent signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in the regulation of the immune response. These fusion proteins offer clear advantages over other biologics such as antibodies and have the potential for broad application in oncology.
News
May 13, 2020
Abstract “Explorative Analysis of Expanded Access for Intermediate-Size and Larger Patient Populations” accepted for publication by ASCO 2020
April 21, 2020
Corona: Apogenix to Start Clinical Trials with Asunercept (Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung news article, April 21, 2020)