Study of Novel Nanoliposomal Irinotecan (MM-398) in Late Stage Pancreatic Cancer Published in British Journal of Cancer
The Phase 2 single-arm study met its primary endpoint with 75% of patients surviving at least 3 months, including 25% reaching the 1-year mark. In this study, median overall survival was 5.2 months, and 50% of patients showed evidence of disease control. The most common severe adverse events included neutropenia, abdominal pain, asthenia and diarrhea.
"We are pleased that this study, which suggests promising results against a difficult-to-treat cancer, has been published in the respected peer-reviewed
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About MM-398
MM-398 is a novel nanoliposomal encapsulation of irinotecan sucrosofate. MM-398 is designed to optimize the delivery of irinotecan by extending the duration of circulation in the body and preferentially activating the drug within the tumor to achieve higher levels of the active cytotoxic, SN-38. MM-398 has been or is being evaluated in several clinical trials including a Phase 2 single agent study of MM-398 in metastatic pancreatic cancer, now in Phase 3, an ongoing Phase 2 study of MM-398 in combination with 5-FU and LV in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, and a Phase 1 cross indication translational study. MM-398 is not approved for any indication by the
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Merrimack is a biopharmaceutical company discovering, developing and preparing to commercialize innovative medicines paired with companion diagnostics for the treatment of cancer. Merrimack applies its systems biology-based approach to biomedical research throughout the research and development process. Merrimack currently has six oncology therapeutics in clinical development. Merrimack holds the development and commercialization rights to MM-398 worldwide, with the exception of
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