Innovent to Present New Data on Sintilimab and Other Molecules at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2021
SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU,China,Aug. 30,2021 -- Innovent Biologics,Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801),a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops,manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for the treatment of oncology,metabolic,autoimmune,ophthalmology and other major diseases,will have multiple scientific data presentations at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Virtual Congress 2021,held on September 16-21. These presentations include the data from Phase 3 trials of sintilimab in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and gastric cancer which are disclosed for the first time,as well as results from studies of IBI310 (an anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody) and pemigatinib1 (IBI375,an FGFR1/2/3 inhibitor).
Details of Innovent's ESMO Congress 2021 presentations are as follows:
Cancer Type: Oesophagogastric Cancer
Topic: Sintilimab plus chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy as first-line therapy in patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell cancer: First Results of the Phase 3 ORIENT-15 Study
Presentation Type: Mini Oral
Abstract Number: LBA52
Researcher: ProfessorLin Shen,Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education),Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute,Beijing,China
Cancer Type: Gastric Cancer
Topic: Sintilimab plus chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy as first-line therapy for patients with unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma: First Results of the Phase 3 ORIENT-16 Study
Presentation Type: Mini Oral
Abstract Number: LBA53
Researcher:Professor Jianming Xu,Department of Oncology,The Fifth Medical Center,Chinese PLA General Hospital
Cancer Type:Melanoma
Topic: IBI310 alone or in combination with sintilimab for advanced melanoma: updated results of a Phase 1 study
Presentation Type: e-Poster
Abstract Number: 1516
Researcher: Professor Jun Guo,Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute,China
Cancer Type: Cholangiocarcinoma
Topic: FGFR2 fusion and/or rearrangement profiling in Chinese patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Presentation Type: e-Poster
Abstract Number: 2064
Researcher: Professor Jian Zhou,Zhongshan Hospital,Fudan University,Shanghai,China
Cancer Type: Cholangiocarcinoma
Topic: Efficacy and safety of pemigatinib in Chinese patients with unresectable,advanced/ recurrent or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma with FGFR2 fusion or rearrangement that failed to prior systemic therapy
Presentation Type: e-Poster
Abstract Number: 1810
Researcher: Professor Jian Zhou,China
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity,Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop,manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011,Innovent is committed to developing,manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer,metabolic and other major diseases. On October 31,2018,Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception,Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D,CMC (Chemistry,Manufacturing,and Controls),clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform,the company has built a robust pipeline of 25 valuable assets in the fields of cancer,autoimmune disease and other major therapeutic areas,with 5 products – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection; marketed as TYVYT® in China),BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection),SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection),HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) and Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) – officially approved for marketing,1 asset's NDA under NMPA review,sintilimab's Biologics License Application (BLA) under review by FDA in the U.S.,5 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials,and an additional 14 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization,including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company,Adimab,Incyte,MD Anderson Cancer Center,Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry,improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information,please visit: www.innoventbio.com and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
Sintilimab is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection),HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection),andSULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection,Innovent)
BYVASDA®(bevacizumab biosimilar injection,Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection,Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor,Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China,Hong Kong,Macau and Taiwan.
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1 Pemigatinib,a tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Incyte,is licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China,Macau and Taiwan
