Not dead, just pining for the fjords23 Mar 2026 11:28
Im also very jaded on this one but its positive news nonetheless. I was trying to check if there was anything on SFX01/Erasmus and below came up on AI. Excuse the formatting
There is definitely news specifically for TheraCryf’s (formerly Evgen Pharma) SFX-01 at Erasmus MC, though it has been flying slightly under the radar because of the company's recent rebranding to TheraCryf (TCF).The "SFX-01 in Glioblastoma" project is very much active. Here is the breakdown of the progress from the last 6 months, including the "window of opportunity" study you likely have in mind.1. Shift to "Patient Dosing" Phase (Early 2026)The most significant update from late 2025/early 2026 is that the project has moved from the laboratory bench to the clinic.Status: In-vitro (test tube) and in-vivo (animal model) work at Erasmus MC is now complete.Next Milestone: The first patients are scheduled to be dosed in early 2026 (H1 2026).The Study Design: This is a "Phase 0" or "Window of Opportunity" trial. Patients will receive SFX-01 for a short period before their scheduled brain surgery. Surgeons will then analyze the removed tumor tissue to see exactly how much of the drug crossed the blood-brain barrier and how it affected the cancer cells in a real human environment.2. Encouraging Pre-clinical ResultsIn the final months of 2025, Dr. Marjolein Geurts (the lead neuro-oncologist at Erasmus MC) reported that the preliminary laboratory work on patient-derived tissue from the Netherlands was successful.The drug showed "striking" biological activity, consistent with earlier studies in Italy and New Zealand.Specifically, SFX-01 appears to target STAT3 and Nrf2 pathways, which are critical because they often help glioblastoma cells resist standard radiotherapy.3. Funding & Financial BackingKWF Grant: The study remains fully funded by a €1.1 million grant from the KWF Dutch Cancer Society. This is "non-dilutive" funding, meaning the research is progressing without TheraCryf having to spend its own limited cash reserves.Manufacturing: In June 2025, TheraCryf confirmed that they have secured the manufacturing capacity (via Pharmaron UK) to supply the specific enteric-coated tablets needed for the Erasmus patients.4. Why it wasn't in the "Main" newsIf you were looking for "Evgen Pharma," you might have missed these updates because:Rebranding: The company is now TheraCryf PLC (Ticker: TCF).Priority Shift: Their internal "priority" has shifted to an addiction drug called Ox-1. They now categorize SFX-01 as a "legacy asset" or "secondary lever" because it is being managed and funded externally by Erasmus MC.Summary Table: SFX-01 RoadmapPhaseTimingStatusIn-vitro/In-vivo Lab Work2024 – Late 2025Complete (Positive results)Clinical Trial PreparationsQ4 2025Underway (Regulatory/Ethics)First Patient Dosed (Phase 0)H1 2026Upcoming / ImminentInitial Clinical Data ReadoutLate 2026Projected