RESULTS OF PHASE 1 STUDY OF BETALUTIN™ IN PATIENTS WITH NON-HODGKIN LYMPHOMA TO BE PRESENTED AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MALIGNANT LYMPHOMA
Oslo, Norway, 23 April 2015: Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANO), a company focusing on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapeutics in haematology and oncology, announces that results of its Phase 1 clinical study of Betalutin™ in patients with relapsed CD37+ Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) will be presented at the International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (13-ICML) that will take place on June 17 -20 in Lugano, Switzerland. Data and analysis will be presented in a poster on June 18 and 19 by Dr Arne Kolstad, Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy at the Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium Hospital, the study’s Principal Investigator.
Betalutin™ comprises a tumor-seeking anti-CD37 antibody conjugated to a low intensity radionuclide (Lutetium 177). Preliminary data from the study, presented at the American Society of Hematology Conference in December 2014, demonstrated Betalutin™’s promising efficacy and safety profile. Based on these results, Nordic Nanovector is advancing the clinical development of Betalutin™ in both relapsed/refractory CD37+ follicular lymphoma and relapsed/refractory CD37+ diffuse large B-cell lymphoma using proceeds from its recently complete initial public offering and previous fundraisings. Betalutin™ has orphan-drug designation for treatment of follicular lymphoma in the US and Europe.
For further information, please contact:
Luigi Costa, CEO, or Tone Kvåle, CFO
Tel: +47 22 18 33 01
ir@nordicnanovector.com
Media Enquiries:
Mark Swallow/David Dible (Citigate Dewe Rogerson)
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Knut Ekern (Gambit Hill & Knowlton)
Tel: +47 22 04 82 00
knut.ekern@hkstrategies.com
About Nordic Nanovector
Nordic Nanovector is a biotech company focusing on the development and commercialization of novel targeted therapeutics in haematology and oncology. The Company’s lead clinical-stage product opportunity is Betalutin™, the first in a new class of Antibody-Radio-Conjugates (ARCs), designed to improve upon and complement current options for the treatment of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (NHL). NHL is an indication with substantial unmet medical need and orphan drug opportunities, representing a growing market worth over $12 billion by 2018.
Betalutin™ comprises a tumor-seeking anti-CD37 antibody conjugated to a low intensity radionuclide (Lutetium 177). It has shown promising efficacy and a favourable safety profile in Phase 1 studies in a difficult-to-treat NHL patient population. Betalutin™ is fast advancing through clinical development for the treatment of major types of NHL with first approval anticipated in 2018.
Nordic Nanovector intends to retain marketing rights and to actively participate in the commercialization of Betalutin™ in core markets, while exploring potential distribution agreements in selected geographies. The Company is committed to developing its ARC pipeline to treat a number of select cancer indications.
Further information about the Company can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com
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Source: Nordic Nanovector