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First Patient Dosed with LIXTE's LB-100 in New Clinical Trial to Treat Colorectal Cancer, Collaborating with NKI, Supported by Major Pharma Company

Key Takeaway: LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. has announced the dosing of the first patient in a new clinical trial aimed at treating unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer, in collaboration with the Netherlands Cancer Institute and supported by Roche. The trial utilizes LIXTE's lead compound, LB-100, combined with Roche's atezolizumab, showing a potential breakthrough for a large subset of patients. This initiative marks LIXTE's second clinical trial partnership with a major pharmaceutical company to explore immunotherapy for cancer treatment.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • LIXTE has initiated a clinical trial with NKI, supported by Roche, aiming to treat unresponsive colorectal cancer patients.
  • LB-100 shows promise as a lead compound with anti-cancer activity and is well-tolerated in patients.
  • This trial aims to provide a new effective treatment for 85% of colorectal cancer patients who have not responded to existing therapies.

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Patient Dosed with LIXTE's LB-100 in New Clinical Trial to Treat Colorectal Cancer, Collaborating with NKI, Supported by Major
Calif. August 26, 2024 - LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIXT and LIXTW) ("LIXTE" or the "Company"),
today announced the dosing of the first patient in a new clinical trial in collaboration with the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI)
and supported by F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. ("Roche") for treatment of unresponsive (MSI Low) metastatic colorectal cancer.
part of the clinical trial (NCT06012734, clinicaltrials.gov), LIXTE is providing its lead compound, LB-100, and Roche is providing
atezolizumab (Tecentriq , a PDL1 inhibitor) through the imCORE Network, a global academic-industry partnership that aims
to accelerate cancer immunotherapy research through institution-sponsored studies.
objective with this trial is to bring immunotherapy as an effective treatment option to approximately 85 percent of all colorectal cancer
patients, who thus far have not been responsive to traditional protocols," said Neeltje Steeghs, M.D., Ph.D., medical oncologist
van der Baan, LIXTE's Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased to begin this important trial, which is being funded
by Roche. This is the second recent clinical trial combining LB-100 with immunotherapy that is funded by a major pharmaceutical company,
following the start of a clinical trial earlier this year with GSK for treatment of clear cell ovarian cancer."
LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc.
Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on new targets for cancer drug development and developing
and commercializing cancer therapies. LIXTE has demonstrated that its first-in-class lead clinical PP2A inhibitor, LB-100, is well-tolerated
in cancer patients at doses associated with anti-cancer activity. Based on extensive published preclinical data (see www.lixte.com),
LB-100 has the potential to significantly enhance chemotherapies and immunotherapies and improve outcomes for patients with cancer.
lead compound, LB-100, is part of a pioneering effort in an entirely new field of cancer biology - activation lethality -
that is advancing a new treatment paradigm. LIXTE's new approach is covered by a comprehensive patent portfolio. Proof-of-concept
clinical trials are currently in progress for colorectal, ovarian and sarcoma cancers. Additional information about LIXTE can be found
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIXTE's LB-100 used for?

LB-100 is used in a clinical trial for treating unresponsive metastatic colorectal cancer.

Who is collaborating with LIXTE on this trial?

LIXTE is collaborating with the Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) and Roche.

What type of cancer patients does this trial target?

The trial targets approximately 85 percent of colorectal cancer patients unresponsive to traditional treatments.

What is the main objective of the clinical trial?

The main objective is to develop immunotherapy as an effective treatment option for colorectal cancer.

What other cancers is LIXTE exploring treatment for?

LIXTE is also conducting trials for ovarian and sarcoma cancers in addition to colorectal cancer.

Last updated: Aug 26, 2024