AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc (OTCQB:OTLC) announced today its presentation at SITC 2024. Dr. Cynthia Lee, VP of R&D will be presenting Sapu Bio pipeline of TGFB2 therapeutics. For additional information please go to: https://www.sitcancer.org/home.
Dr. Lee has been leading our R&D programs for the past several years including the buildout of our GMP facility in San Diego. The presentations are:
Abstract Number 198: TGFB2 mRNA levels prognostically interact with Interferon-alpha receptor activation of IRF9 and IFI27, and makers for tumor-associated macrophages impacting overall survival in PDAC. Authors Sanjive Qazi, Cynthia Lee, Vuong Trieu
Abstract Number 218: Evaluating the prognostic impact of Transforming growth factor beta 2 mRNA levels, in conjunction with Interferon-gamma receptor activation of IRF5 and expression of CD276/B7-H3 in low-grade gliomas. Authors Sanjive Qazi, Anthony Maida, Vuong Trieu
Abstract Number 1444: Meta-analysis comparing the incidence of serious adverse events, overall survival, and progression-free survival in PDAC patients harboring unresectable tumors treated with mFOLFIRINOX or FOLFIRINOX. Authors Vuong Trieu, Sanjive Qazi, Seymour Fein, Anthony Maida, Tenshang Joh
About Oncotelic
Oncotelic has rare pediatric designation for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (“DIPG” through OT-101) through its 45% joint venture, GMP Biotechnology Limited, melanoma (through CA4P), and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (through OXi 4503). Oncotelic acquired PointR Data Inc. in November 2019 to build an AI driven biotechnology company. Further, Oncotelic acquired AL-101, during the 4th quarter of 2021, for the intranasal delivery of apomorphine. We intend to develop AL-101 for the treatment of Parkinson Disease, erectile dysfunction, female sexual disorder and hypoactive sexual desire disorder. All these ailments have a very large population suffering from them and there is a need for treatments for each. Oncotelic’s first in class TGFB2 therapeutic to treat pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma is being developed through its JV – Sapu Bio.
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