Jyong Biotech (MENS) said Thursday that a phase 2 trial of MCS-8 to potentially treat prostate cancer met the efficacy endpoints.
The company said the data showed that two years of treatment with MCS-8 led to a 27.3% reduction in prostate cancer incidence and a 17.1% reduction in high-grade prostate cancer, achieving the primary and secondary endpoints respectively.
The company also said the investigational drug showed good overall tolerability, providing "an important foundation" for potential phase 3 trials.
Shares of Jyong were up more than 3% in recent trading Thursday.
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