GNW-Adhoc: XBiotech Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment for Phase II Placebo-Controlled, Multi-Center Clinical Trial on Natu…

^AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XBiotech Inc. today announced the

Announced Completion of Enrollment for the Phase II Portion of its 1-BETTER Trial,

which is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled

Phase I/II clinical trial evaluating Natrunix in combination with

chemotherapy for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Natrunix is ​​not derived from a naturally occurring antibody in a healthy person

distinguish people. Natrunix binds and neutralizes a highly effective

A substance called a cytokine known as interleukin-1a (IL-1a).

and the breakdown of connective tissue, the formation of new blood vessels and recruitment

white blood cells caused. Malignant tumors such as pancreatic cancer

stimulate the body’s production of IL-1a, which promotes neovascularization,

promotes the growth and spread of the tumor. In addition, IL-1a acts

as an alarm signal in the event of damage to the body (e.g. when tumors grow),

by affecting pain perception as well as metabolism, appetite, and fatigue

increased anxiety. The stresses of chemotherapy also lead to

Production of IL-1a. Therefore, the use of Natrunix in combination with

Chemotherapy offers numerous advantages, e.g. B. an anti-tumor effect,

less side effects of chemotherapy, greater effectiveness of

Chemotherapy and a higher number of therapy cycles that are tolerated

can, while at the same time improving the quality of life.

22 leading cancer centers in the USA are participating in the phase I/II study.

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death in

the USA and the incidence has been steadily increasing since 2000. In 2022 died in the

US estimated 50,000 people from pancreatic cancer. The Natrunix

Antibody therapy represents a groundbreaking therapeutic approach.

In phase II of the study, 65 patients were included who were in phase I of the

study were treated with the maximum dose investigated. The patients

were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either Natrunix in

Combination with ONIVYDE+LV+5-FU (Arm 1) or placebo plus die

chemotherapy combination. The main endpoints in the phase II part of the study

are the efficacy and tolerability, the progression-free survival, the

Overall survival and time to treatment failure.

About Natrunix

Natrunix is ​​a True Human(TM) antibody discovered and developed by XBiotech

developed and manufactured by the company itself. TrueHuman(TM)-

Antibodies are obtained without further modification from individuals who have a

have natural immunity to certain diseases. With many people

The body naturally forms antibodies to pathological ones

Counteract inflammation associated with Interleukin-1

one of the most extensively studied inflammatory pathways in medicine. Other

Biological medicines on the market have also been used to treat

developed diseases by blocking interleukin-1, but none

specifically and exclusively targets interleukin-1 alpha (IL-1a). About it

Additionally, there are no other monoclonal antibody therapies on the market that

is derived unchanged from a natural human immune response.

About XBiotech

XBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to

entirely of its pioneering role in the discovery, development and commercialization of

therapeutic antibodies based on its proprietary True Human(TM)

committed to technology. XBiotech is currently developing a robust pipeline

of antibody therapies that raise standards of care in oncology and

redefine inflammatory and infectious diseases. Headquartered XBiotech

in Austin, Texas, is also a leader in the development of innovative

biotechnological manufacturing processes, with which urgently needed new ones

Therapies for patients worldwide faster, cheaper and more flexible

can be developed. For more information, see

www.xbiotech.com (http://www.xbiotech.com/).

Contact

Wenyi Wei

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Phone: 512-386-2900

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