By Colin Kellaher
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals has won a U.S. Food and Drug Administration fast-track designation for its lead product candidate azenosertib for certain cancer patients with high levels of the Cyclin E1 protein.
The San Diego clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company on Thursday said the designation covers azenosertib for the treatment of patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer who are positive via Cyclin E1 immunohistochemistry for protein levels.
The FDA's fast-track program is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review of treatments for serious or potentially life-threatening illnesses with high unmet medical needs.
Zentalis said Cyclin E1-positive ovarian cancer has historically been associated with resistance to chemotherapy and poor patient outcomes.
The company is currently evaluating azenosertib as a monotherapy and in combination with clinical studies in ovarian cancer and other tumor types.
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January 09, 2025 07:21 ET (12:21 GMT)
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