On October 9, 2024 Akiram Therapeutics reported that it has developed 177Lu-AKIR001, a new type of targeted radioimmunotherapy (Press release, Akiram Therapeutics, OCT 9, 2024, View Source [SID1234647279]). The therapy holds the potential to become a first-in-class treatment in multiple cancer types, including anaplastic and iodine-refractory thyroid cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and non-small cell lung cancer. The drug is composed of a target recognition molecule to which therapeutic radioactivity is coupled for effect on tumor cells.
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The presentations at the EANM Congress will focus on the development and optimization of the drug in preparation for upcoming clinical trials. Specifically, the cGMP production process, which ensures the drug can be manufactured according to high-quality standards for clinical studies, will be highlighted.
The presentation on the cGMP development of 177Lu-AKIR001 has been selected as one of the Top-Rated Oral Presentations at the congress:
Title: cGMP development of the 177Lu-AKIR001 for clinical translation in first-in-human studies of CD44v6 expressing cancer patients
Presentation No.: OP-082
Date & Time: October 20, 9:45 AM, Hall X1-X4
Speaker: Klas Bratteby
Additionally, several other key research findings on 177Lu-AKIR001 will be showcased as posters, including:
177Lu-AKIR001 inhibits growth of pancreatic tumour xenografts
Poster No.: EP-0100
Presented by: Amanda Gustafsson
Fractionation of 177Lu-DOTA-AKIR001 results in increased curative rates and favorable hematopoietic toxicities compared to single high dose
Poster No.:EP-0992
Presented by: Anja Mortensen
Biodistribution and in vivo efficacy of 161Tb-labeled AKIR001, a novel anti-CD44v6 antibody
Poster No.: EP-0991
Presented by: Anja Mortensen
"We are thrilled to see the results of our academic collaborations presented at the EANM Congress. 177Lu-AKIR001 has shown great preclinical potential to transform the treatment of CD44v6-expressing tumors. We are looking forward to starting phase 1 studies later this fall, with the goal of offering new, targeted treatment options for patients with hard-to-treat cancers," says Marika Nestor, CEO of Akiram Therapeutics. "The selection of the cGMP production presentation as one of the top-rated talks is a clear recognition of the promising research, and we are excited to share the results with the international scientific community."
EANM – The European Association of Nuclear Medicine
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About Akiram’s Drug Candidate
Developed through antibody phage display and affinity maturation targeting the CD44v6 cancer marker, 177Lu-AKIR001 combines the radiation component lutetium-177 with a targeted molecule. Preclinical studies have demonstrated its potential as a promising, first-in-class radiopharmaceutical therapy for cancers with high CD44v6 expression.