OVI-237 (Liposomal TS Inhibitor)

 

  • An advanced Phase II clinical-stage drug
  • Activity previously seen in breast and gastric cancer patients in clinical trials
  • Status: Phase II clinical trial protocol finalized; 12 trial sites identified, labs established to process patient samples
  • IP: Patent protection through 2021
  • Development / Registration Plan: Significantly increase likelihood of regulatory approval by using our diagnostic technology to identify clinical trial participants who will respond to therapy
  • Relevant Biomarker: Thymidylate Synthase (TS) levels in circulating tumor cells (CTCs) will be monitored
  • Estimated Market Potential: >$1B (for GI + breast + Head & Neck)

A liposomal formulation of a potent thymidylate synthase (TS) inhibitor

Obtained through a licensing agreement with OSI Pharmaceuticals in November 2007

Previously studied in approximately 150 patients in several Phase I and Phase II clinical trials