Two clinical trials are currently looking for participants to test a new cancer treatment called PYX-201. This treatment, developed by Pyxis Oncology, has received fast track approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means the FDA recognizes its potential to address a significant medical need and will help speed up its development.<\/p>\n
PYX-201 is designed for adults with a specific type of head and neck cancer that has returned or spread after previous treatments. These previous treatments include platinum-based chemotherapy and a type of drug known as a PD-L antibody. PYX-201 works by targeting a specific protein in the tumor’s structure called Extradomain-B Fibronectin.<\/p>\n
There are two trials underway: <\/p>\n
1. PYX-201-101 is testing the treatment on its own in patients with this type of cancer.
\n2. PYX-201-102 is testing the treatment in combination with another drug called Keytruda (pembrolizumab) in patients with head and neck cancer and other advanced cancers. This trial is part of a collaboration with the pharmaceutical company MSD.<\/p>\n
Lara Sullivan, the president and CEO of Pyxis Oncology, stated that the FDA’s fast track designation is an important step for the company. It acknowledges their potential to meet a significant medical need and will help them bring this treatment to patients more quickly.<\/p>\n
In May 2023, Pyxis Oncology also agreed to buy another company, Apexigen, for $16 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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