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Clinical Status 2006 -
Avantogen Oncology Inc. (AVTO), Los Angeles, Calif.
Bioaccelerate Holdings Inc. (BACL), New York, N.Y.
RESprotect GmbH, Dresden, Germany

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  • Product: RP101
  • Business: Cancer
  • Molecular target: STAT3 mRNA; Apex gene
  • Description: Inhibits induced chemoresistance and enhances chemosensitivity
  • Indication: Treat advanced pancreatic cancer
  • Endpoint: NA
  • Status: Interim Phase I data
  • Milestone: Submit IND (4Q06); start Phase II (early 2007)
  • Interim data from an open-label Phase I trial in 22 patients showed that RP101 plus gemcitabine led to survival rates of 68% and 39% at 6 and 12 months, respectively. The estimated median survival was 9.3 months.
  • Product: RP101
  • Business: Cancer
  • Molecular target: STAT3 mRNA; Apex gene
  • Description: Inhibits induced chemoresistance and enhances chemosensitivity
  • Indication: Treat advanced pancreatic cancer
  • Endpoint: NA
  • Status: Phase II start
  • Milestone: Start Phase II (early 2007)
  • By early next year, AVTO will begin a Phase II trial comparing 750 mg daily of RP101 plus gemcitabine to gemcitabine plus placebo.