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AS mentioned during the results meeting that hair loss had not been seen with any patient. He then stated the following within the last RNS:
'A marked reduction in the incidence and severity of the typical toxicities associated with the standard doxorubicin chemotherapy administration. Typical toxicities include alopecia
Dox found in 100% of Biopsies, 6 out of 6.
Dox in Tumor measured at significant 'therapeutic' levels.
Side effects including hair loss completely removed.
Has the above news finally leaked or is there some other news that is leaking?
Many pharma assets/companies get taken out at the pre-clinical stage and many more at Clinical stage phase 1.
The Avacta phase 1 data has surpassed the company expectations; thus I really think it is now only a matter of time before big pharma make a first move.
Another interesting like from a director at Pebmond.
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Could be nothing but the Licensing Director at Lonza recently liked the Avacta AVA6k news. Perhaps some interest in TMAC.
'We have a successful track record of marketed bioconjugates, providing support through all stages of the lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
Our experience spans a broad range of technologies including:
ADC’s
AOC’s (Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates)
Antibodies conjugated to nanoparticles (TNPs) and non-cytotoxic drugs (including peptides and polymers
Conjugated duobodies'
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1. Does AVA6K circulate in human as an inert agent?
Yes, this is now proven via significantly reduced side effects, 4 x DE (up to 200mg!) and plans for DE5 and DE6.
2. Is the pre|CISION chemistry cleaved by FAPa?
Yes, 6 x Biopsy data confirm this.
3. Does the pre|CISION chemistry deliver therapeutic doses to the TME?
According to CEO AS it does! See above, 6 x biopsy (100% hit rate). Would he say this and present something different at the science day!?! Of course not!!
4. Does Doxurubin kill cancer cells?
Yes, it is the most potent Chemo there is.
5. Is the data from Phase 1a unequivocal?
Yes, according to AS it is. Would he really state that data was unequivocal only to present data at science day, backed by KOL, that was not unequivocal?
If the answer to each question here is yes, then in my view, Phase1a is/was pivotal !!!
I'd welcome any counter.
A 'Therapeutic dose' means that quantity which is required to elicit the desired therapeutic response in the individual in the treatment of disease or ailment...
A 'therapeutic response' is a consequence of a medical treatment of any kind, the results of which are judged to be desirable and beneficial
CEO AS has to tread extremely carefully with his commentary related to AV6K.
From relative silence throughout the trial to the extremely bullish comments within the RNS and via VOX, can only mean outstanding phase 1a data (both primary and importantly secondary measures)
The market will wake up when Professor Udai and others spell this out during the science day.
Perhaps some commentary next week within the DE Rns.
I look forward to his next key comments, as a key opinion leader...
AVA6000 Principal Investigator Professor Udai Banerji, Deputy Director of the Drug Development Unit at The Institute of Cancer Research, London and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust commented:
"I am delighted that the first patient has now received AVA6000 in the first-in-human study. This drug harnesses our understanding of the tumour microenvironment to enhance drug delivery - targeting potent anticancer therapies to tumours and potentially sparing patients debilitating side effects. It is fantastic that efforts are being made to discover and develop smarter, kinder treatments
One option will certainly be Novartis, who have already shown their interest in Fap.
Novartis Innovative Therapies AG has agreed to make an upfront payment of $50 million for Clovis’s clinical candidate, FAP-2286, and could pay an additional $333.75 million if certain development milestones are reached, plus $297 million for subsequent sales goals.
Novartis’s offer could be scuttled by a higher bid—should any materialize....
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/clovis-enters-bankruptcy-with-deal-to-sell-cancer-drug-candidate-to-novartis-11670871930
In addition, Novartis Head of partnering and licencing is watching Avacta and has publicly 'liked' via linkedin Avacta AVA6k progress (ODD news)
Would be good to use this thread to discuss potential partners and try to avoid engagement with trolls.
Concerning AVA6K and pre|CISION, Avacta had options to partner / licence during the pre clinical stage. They also had options to licence / partner on TMAC ('significant commercial interest').
Avacta chose to go phase1a alone (carrying all risk) as success (achieving proof of concept in the clinical setting) moves the needle with regards to the value Avacta can command via licence or partner.
Importantly, according to AS, the data from phase1a is unequivocal, which means Avacta really is in a strong position to command great terms.
Optionality is important.
Make no mistake, there is already a bidding war underway for this tech.