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Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market is Predicted to Heat Up During the Forecast Period (2025-2034) Across 7MM Owing to a Robust Pipeline
The delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market is witnessing significant growth, driven by the rising incidence of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and neuroendocrine tumors. Advancements in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology and increasing clinical trial activity are propelling the development of DLL3-targeted candidates. Growing interest from biopharma companies and strategic collaborations are also accelerating the DLL3-targeted therapies market expansion. LAS VEGAS, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DelveInsight's Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Size, Target Population, Competitive Landscape & Market Forecast report includes a comprehensive understanding of current treatment practices, emerging delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies, market share of individual therapies, and current and forecasted delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market size from 2020 to 2034, segmented into 7MM [the United States, the EU4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan]. Key Takeaways from the Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Report As per DelveInsight's analysis, the total market size of delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies in the 7MM is expected to surge significantly by 2034. The approval of the first DLL3-targeted Bispecific T-cell Engager therapy, IMDELLTRA, by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2024 marked a pivotal moment for patients battling Extensive-stage small-cell lung Cancer (ES-SCLC). Leading delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies companies, such as Phanes Therapeutics, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, Legend Biotech, Novartis, Abdera Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Roche, Molecular Partners, Orano Med, Zai Lab, Allogene Therapeutics, and others, are developing novel delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies that can be available in the delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market in the coming years. Some of the key delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies in the pipeline include Peluntamig (PT217), MK-6070/DS3280, LB2102/ DLL3-targeted CAR Ts, 225Ac-ABD147, Obrixtamig (BI 764532), ALPS12/RG6524, MP0712, ZL-1310, ALL-213, and others. In February 2025, Phanes Therapeutics announced that the first patient was dosed in the clinical study of peluntamig (PT217) in combination with chemotherapy. In September 2024, Abdera Therapeutics announced that the US FDA granted ODD to ABD-147 for the treatment of NEC. In August 2024, Daiichi Sankyo and Merck expanded their existing global co-development and co-commercialization agreement for Merck's MK-6070 for the treatment of SCLC. Discover which indication is expected to grab the major delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market share @ Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Report Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Dynamics The delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market is emerging as a dynamic and promising area in oncology, particularly for hard-to-treat cancers like SCLC and other neuroendocrine tumors. With a growing understanding of its role in tumorigenesis, drug developers have shifted focus toward exploiting this target through various modalities, including ADCs, BiTEs, and CAR-T cell therapies. The FDA approval of tarlatamab (IMDELLTRA), a DLL3-targeted BiTE, has catalyzed commercial and clinical interest in this space. The competitive landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by both established pharmaceutical players and biotech innovators. Several companies are advancing DLL3-targeted assets through clinical pipelines, highlighting the growing investment and belief in the target's therapeutic value. Tarlatamab, in particular, has set a precedent by demonstrating durable responses in patients with extensive-stage SCLC who have limited treatment options after frontline chemotherapy. Its clinical success has validated DLL3 as a viable target and opened the door for additional programs in earlier lines of therapy and combination regimens. However, the DLL3-targeted therapy market faces challenges that could shape its trajectory. The heterogeneity of DLL3 expression among patient populations, potential for resistance mechanisms, and safety concerns, especially cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in immune-engaging therapies, are critical issues under active investigation. Additionally, biomarker-based patient selection strategies are essential to optimize efficacy, which may limit the addressable population unless companion diagnostics evolve in parallel. Market dynamics are also influenced by the broader shift toward personalized and immune-based treatments. The rise of bispecific and cell-based platforms enhances the flexibility in targeting DLL3, but also introduces manufacturing and logistical hurdles. As such, scalability, cost-effectiveness, and global accessibility will be important considerations in the commercial rollout. Reimbursement strategies and payer acceptance will further impact uptake, especially given the premium pricing associated with novel biologics. Looking ahead, the DLL3-targeted therapies market is poised for expansion beyond SCLC. Preliminary studies are exploring DLL3 expression in other neuroendocrine carcinomas, prostate cancer, and some pediatric tumors. This potential for label expansion, coupled with advancing drug formats and supportive regulatory pathways, indicates a robust growth trajectory. As the clinical pipeline matures and real-world data accumulate, DLL3-targeted approaches are expected to play an increasingly integral role in the precision oncology landscape. Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Treatment Market DLL3-targeted therapies are emerging as a promising new approach in the treatment of small-cell lung cancer and neuroendocrine carcinomas, bringing renewed optimism for patients with these aggressive cancers. A major breakthrough came in May 2024, when the US FDA approved IMDELLTRA, the first bispecific T-cell engager therapy targeting DLL3. Developed by Amgen, this first-in-class immunotherapy is designed to bind DLL3 on tumor cells and CD3 on T cells, triggering a T-cell–mediated attack on DLL3-expressing cancer cells through the formation of a cytolytic synapse. The approval and subsequent launch of IMDELLTRA have been widely recognized as a significant advancement in DLL3-focused treatments, generating approximately USD 115 million in US sales in 2024. This therapy offers a game-changing option for patients with previously treated Extensive-stage SCLC, showing durable responses. As the second FDA-approved BiTE molecule from Amgen, IMDELLTRA underscores the company's commitment to tackling hard-to-treat cancers. For patients urgently needing new therapeutic solutions, this approval delivers a much-needed and long-awaited source of hope. Learn more about the FDA-approved delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies @ Approved Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Key Emerging Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies and Companies The current pipeline is dominated with early-stage DLL-3 targeted therapies like peluntamig (Phanes Therapeutics), MK-6070/ HPN328-4001/ DS3280 (Merck / Daiichi Sankyo), LB2102/ DLL3-targeted CAR-Ts (Legend Biotech and Novartis), 225Ac-ABD147 (Abdera Therapeutics), BI 764532 (Boehringer Ingelheim), ALPS12/ RG6524 (Chugai Pharmaceutical and Roche), ZL-1310 (Zai Lab), and others. Peluntamig (PT217) is a first-in-class, native IgG-like bispecific antibody designed to target both DLL3 and CD47. It is being developed for the treatment of SCLC and neuroendocrine carcinomas, including neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC). The FDA has awarded peluntamig two Orphan Drug Designations (ODDs) for SCLC and NEC, along with two Fast Track Designations (FTDs): one for extensive-stage SCLC that has progressed following platinum-based chemotherapy (with or without checkpoint inhibitors), and another for metastatic de novo or treatment-emergent NEPC. The therapy is currently undergoing evaluation in the Phase I/II SKYBRIDGE trial (NCT05652686) for SCLC and NEC. MK-6070 is an experimental tri-specific T-cell engager targeting DLL3, under Phase I/II clinical investigation. It is being tested as a standalone therapy in patients with advanced DLL3-expressing tumors and in combination with atezolizumab for certain cases of SCLC. The FDA granted MK-6070 Orphan Drug Designation for SCLC in March 2022. In March 2024, Merck finalized its acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics, the original developer. In August 2024, Daiichi Sankyo and Merck expanded their global partnership to include MK-6070 under their co-development and co-commercialization agreement for DXd antibody-drug conjugates. Merck retains exclusive rights in Japan and will handle all manufacturing and supply responsibilities for MK-6070. The two companies also plan to explore the use of MK-6070 in combination with ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) for SCLC, along with other potential combination strategies. The anticipated launch of these emerging therapies is poised to transform the delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market landscape in the coming years. As these cutting-edge therapies continue to mature and gain regulatory approval, they are expected to reshape the delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market landscape, offering new standards of care and unlocking opportunities for medical innovation and economic growth. To know more about delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies clinical trials, visit @ Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Treatment Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Overview Delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) targeted therapies is an unconventional ligand within the Notch signaling pathway that, when overexpressed, supports the growth, migration, and invasiveness of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells. It also contributes to the development of metastatic and therapy-resistant traits in neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs), enhancing both tumor cell proliferation and resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy. In normal cells, DLL3 expression is minimal and confined to the Golgi apparatus and cytoplasmic vesicles. This specific intracellular localization is regulated by its transmembrane domain and nearby protein sequences, which serve as retention signals. In contrast, SCLC cells exhibit high levels of DLL3 that are abnormally localized to the cell surface, a characteristic observed in up to 85% of human SCLC cases. While the mechanisms behind this overexpression and altered trafficking are not fully understood, DLL3's distinct expression pattern positions it as a promising biomarker and therapeutic target in SCLC. Beyond SCLC, DLL3 is also widely expressed in various NECs, including certain molecular subtypes of pulmonary large cell NEC (LCNEC) and NECs originating from the gastroenteropancreatic tract, bladder, prostate, and cervix. In these tumors, elevated DLL3 expression correlates with more advanced disease and poorer overall survival, suggesting a strong association between high DLL3 levels and unfavorable clinical outcomes. Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Epidemiology Segmentation The delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies market report proffers epidemiological analysis for the study period 2020–2034 in the 7MM, segmented into: Total Cases in Selected Indications for DLL3-targeted Therapies Total Eligible Patient Pool in Selected Indications for DLL3-targeted Therapies Total Treated Cases in Selected Indications for DLL3-targeted Therapies Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Report Metrics Details Study Period 2020–2034 Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Report Coverage 7MM [The United States, the EU-4 (Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), the United Kingdom, and Japan] Key Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Companies Phanes Therapeutics, Merck, Daiichi Sankyo, Legend Biotech, Novartis, Abdera Therapeutics, Boehringer Ingelheim, Chugai Pharmaceutical, Roche, Molecular Partners, Orano Med, Zai Lab, Allogene Therapeutics, Amgen, and others Key Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Peluntamig (PT217), MK-6070/DS3280, LB2102/ DLL3-targeted CAR Ts, 225Ac-ABD147, Obrixtamig (BI 764532), ALPS12/RG6524, MP0712, ZL-1310, ALL-213, IMDELLTRA, and others Scope of the Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Report Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Therapeutic Assessment: Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies current marketed and emerging therapies Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Dynamics: Conjoint Analysis of Emerging Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Drugs Competitive Intelligence Analysis: SWOT analysis and Market entry strategies Unmet Needs, KOL's views, Analyst's views, Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Access and Reimbursement Discover more about delta-like ligand 3 targeted therapies in development @ Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Clinical Trials Table of Contents 1. Key Insights 2. Report Introduction 3. Executive Summary 4. Key Events 5. Market Forecast Methodology 6. Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies Market Overview at a Glance in the 7MM 6.1. Market Share (%) Distribution by Therapies in 2025 6.2. Market Share (%) Distribution by Therapies in 2034 6.3. Market Share (%) Distribution by Indications in 2025 6.4. Market Share (%) Distribution by Indications in 2034 7. Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies: Background and Overview 7.1. Introduction 7.2. The Potential of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in Different Indications 7.3. Clinical Applications of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies 8. Target Patient Pool of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies 8.1. Assumptions and Rationale 8.2. Key Findings 8.3. Total Cases of Selected Indication for Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in the 7MM 8.4. Total Eligible Patient Pool of Selected Indication for Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in the 7MM 8.5. Total Treatable Cases in Selected Indication for Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in the 7MM 9. Marketed Therapies 9.1. Key Competitors 9.2. IMDELLTRA (tarlatamab-dlle): Amgen 9.2.1. Product Description 9.2.2. Regulatory milestones 9.2.3. Other developmental activities 9.2.4. Clinical development 9.2.5. Safety and efficacy List to be continued in the report 10. Emerging Therapies 10.1. Key Competitors 10.2. Peluntamig (PT217): Phanes Therapeutics 10.2.1. Product Description 10.2.2. Other developmental activities 10.2.3. Clinical development 10.2.4. Safety and efficacy 10.3. MK-6070/ HPN328-4001/ DS3280: Merck/ Daiichi Sankyo 10.3.1. Product Description 10.3.2. Other developmental activities 10.3.3. Clinical development 10.3.4. Safety and efficacy List to be continued in the report 11. Delta-like Ligand 3 Targeted Therapies: Seven Major Market Analysis 11.1. Key Findings 11.2. Market Outlook 11.3. Conjoint Analysis 11.4. Key Market Forecast Assumptions 11.4.1. Cost Assumptions and Rebates 11.4.2. Pricing Trends 11.4.3. Analogue Assessment 11.4.4. Launch Year and Therapy Uptakes 11.5. Total Market Sizes of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Indications in the 7MM 11.6. The United States Market Size 11.6.1. Total Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in the United States 11.6.2. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Indication in the United States 11.6.3. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Therapies in the United States 11.7. EU4 and the UK 11.7.1. Total Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies in EU4 and the UK 11.7.2. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Indications in EU4 and the UK 11.7.3. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Therapies in EU4 and the UK 11.8. Japan 11.8.1. Total Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies Inhibitors in Japan 11.8.2. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Indications in Japan 11.8.3. Market Size of Delta-like Ligand 3 (DLL3)-targeted Therapies by Therapies in Japan 12. SWOT Analysis 13. KOL Views 14. Unmet Needs 15. Market Access and Reimbursement 16. Appendix 16.1. Bibliography 16.2. Report Methodology 17. DelveInsight Capabilities 18. Disclaimer 19. 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06-06-2025
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ASCO 2025: DeLLphi-304 helps Amgen to pave the way for BiTEs in solid cancers
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for 10-15% of all lung cancer cases annually, with 250,000 incident cases diagnosed every year and 200,000 deaths occurring. With such a high healthcare burden, rapid advancements have been made with the advent of programmed cell death protein-1 checkpoint inhibition and immunotherapy, although they have only been proven successful in the first-line paradigm. Unlike non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the treatment options for SCLC are more limited, as it is more aggressive and develops resistance to available treatments rapidly. One of the current standards of care (SOC) is the use of platinum-based chemotherapy such as cisplatin in combination with Roche's Tecentriq or AstraZeneca's Imfinzi in the first-line treatment for extensive-stage SCLC (ES-SCLC). Following treatment, many patients with NSCLC will develop platinum resistance through strengthened DNA-repair capabilities and reduced chemotherapy uptake in the cancerous cells. Amgen's Imdelltra, a bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) that targets Delta-like canonical Notch ligand 3 (DLL3) and cluster of differentiation 3 (CD3) receptors, received US Food and Drug Administration approval for the treatment of patients with ES-SCLC following disease progression or following platinum-based chemotherapy, based on results from the DeLLphi-301 trial. While the approval is a historic event for the BiTE drug class in solid tumours, the market share opportunity is restricted as DeLLphi-301 was a Phase II trial with only one arm and no comparator. Results from the American Society of Clinical Oncology 2025 have shown the latest in Imdelltra's clinical results from the DeLLphi-304 trial. DeLLphi-304 enrolled 254 patients receiving Imdelltra and 255 receiving one of the following: topotecan, amrubicin, or Jazz Pharmaceutical's Zepzelca. Zepzelca and topotecan are preferred systemic treatment options for SCLC. Imdelltra was found to increase overall survival by 5.3 months (hazard ratio: 0.60, P<0.001) and increase median progression-free survival. There was also a large difference in grade 3 treatment-related adverse events, with Imdelltra reducing the rate by 35% compared to the control arm. Absent any competing immunotherapies with a preferred National Comprehensive Cancer Network opinion, Imdelltra is expected to be an attractive option for many patients looking to enhance their care. The annual cost of Imdelltra therapy totals $167,600 per patient. As a result, Imdelltra will likely struggle to receive reimbursement outside of the US. Despite the high cost, the clinical benefits are clear and Imdelltra's US market share uptake will be enhanced with these positive results, particularly owing to its more manageable safety profile when compared to existing options for this segment. Leading data and analytics company GlobalData's indication-based forecast shows Imdelltra will reach $1.76bn globally by 2031. "ASCO 2025: DeLLphi-304 helps Amgen to pave the way for BiTEs in solid cancers" was originally created and published by Clinical Trials Arena, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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03-06-2025
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PharmaMar presents at ASCO that the Zepzelca®(lurbinectedin) and atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) combination significantly improves survival as first-line maintenance therapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
First-line maintenance combination therapy reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 46%, with a median overall survival of 13.2 months vs 10.6 months for atezolizumab alone from the point of randomization First Phase 3 study to demonstrate statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements in both progression-free and overall survival in ES-SCLC first-line maintenance PharmaMar has submitted a Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for lurbinectedin Results presented at the ASCO 2025 Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet PharmaMar to host a webcast with Key Opinion Leaders on Thursday, June 12th, to review lurbinectedin data MADRID, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PharmaMar (MSE: PHM) has announced positive results from the Phase 3 IMforte study of Zepzelca® (lurbinectedin) in combination with atezolizumab (Tecentriq®) as a first-line maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and atezolizumab. The study met both primary endpoints, demonstrating statistically significant improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) compared to atezolizumab alone. IMforte is the first global Phase 3 trial to demonstrate clinically meaningful PFS and OS benefits in the first-line maintenance setting for ES-SCLC and supports maintenance therapy with lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab as a new standard of care for patients. The data were presented today in an oral session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago and published simultaneously in The Lancet. Data from the trial served as the basis for the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) submission to the FDA by Jazz Pharmaceuticals, as well as for the submission of a Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) by PharmaMar. Following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and atezolizumab, patients who did not have disease progression were randomized to receive lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab or atezolizumab alone. From the point of randomization, the median PFS was 5.4 months for the lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab combination versus 2.1 months for atezolizumab alone (stratified HR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.43–0.67; p < 0.0001), and median OS was 13.2 months versus 10.6 months (stratified hazard ratio [HR] = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.57–0.95; p = 0.0174). The combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 46% and the risk of death by 27% compared to atezolizumab alone. The lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab combination had no new or unexpected safety signals. "Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive and devastating disease; at the time of diagnosis, the large majority of patients have already progressed to extensive-stage disease and only one out of five survive longer than two years," said Luis Paz-Ares, M.D., Ph.D., head of medical oncology at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, Spain, and the IMforte trial principal investigator. "The IMforte results are very encouraging showing a potentially practice-changing option that could improve survival for patients with a very high unmet need." "Upon approval, patients will have access to lurbinectedin earlier in the treatment paradigm, where there's potential to increase duration of response in a broader patient population, delaying disease progression and extending survival," said Javier Jiménez Jiménez, Chief Medical Officer of PharmaMar. Each year, approximately 63,000 to 72,000 new cases of small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reported in Europe. Most of these patients are diagnosed with extensive stage disease, which is aggressive and often difficult to treat, with poor prognosis.[i],[ii],[iii] Legal warning This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Phase 3 IMforte Trial Results These primary results are from the global Phase 3 IMforte trial, which evaluated lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab as a first-line maintenance therapy in patients with ES-SCLC. 483 patients were randomized after completion of 4 cycles of induction therapy with atezolizumab plus carboplatin and etoposide. From the point of randomization, the median OS for the lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab regimen was 13.2 months versus 10.6 months for atezolizumab alone (stratified hazard ratio [HR] = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.57–0.95; p = 0.0174). From the point of randomization, the median PFS by independent assessment was 5.4 months versus 2.1 months, respectively (stratified HR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.43–0.67; p < 0.0001). Treatment duration for patients in the lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab arm was twice as long as the atezolizumab arm, with a median maintenance treatment duration of 4.2 months versus 2.1 months, respectively. The lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab combination as maintenance therapy was generally well tolerated with no new safety signals identified. In the lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab and atezolizumab arms, respectively, treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurred in 83.5% versus 40.0% of patients, with Grade 3-4 TRAEs in 25.6% versus 5.8% and Grade 5 TRAEs in 0.8% (two patients with sepsis and febrile neutropenia) versus 0.4% (one patient with sepsis). AEs led to treatment discontinuation in 6.2% of patients in the lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab arm and 3.3% of patients in the atezolizumab arm. PharmaMar will host a Key Opinion Leader webcast on June 12nd to review lurbinectedin data. The webcast will include a discussion panel of Dr. Martin Wermke from TU Dresden and Dr. Nicolas Girard from Institut Curie. The webcast may be accessed from the Investors section at About the IMforte Phase 3 Trial IMforte (NCT05091567) is an ongoing Phase 3, randomized, multicenter maintenance trial evaluating the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic of lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab, compared with standard-of-care first-line maintenance with atezolizumab alone, in adults (≥18 years) with ES-SCLC, following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and atezolizumab. The primary endpoints for this study are OS and IRF-assessed PFS in the maintenance phase. The trial consists of two phases: an induction phase and a maintenance phase. Participants were required to have an ongoing response or stable disease per the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1 after the induction phase of four cycles of carboplatin, etoposide, and atezolizumab to be considered for eligibility screening for the maintenance phase. Eligible participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive either lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab or atezolizumab in the maintenance phase. The trial is sponsored by Roche and co-funded by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. Additional information about the trial, including eligibility criteria and a list of clinical trial sites, can be found at: ( Identifier: NCT05091567). About PharmaMar PharmaMar is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the research and development of new oncology treatments, whose mission is to improve the healthcare outcomes of patients afflicted by serious diseases with our innovative medicines. The Company is inspired by the sea, driven by science, and motivated by patients with serious diseases to improve their lives by delivering novel medicines to them. PharmaMar intends to continue to be the world leader in marine medicinal discovery, development and innovation. PharmaMar has developed and now commercializes Yondelis® in Europe by itself, as well as Zepzelca® (lurbinectedin), in the US; and Aplidin® (plitidepsin), in Australia, with different partners. In addition, it has a pipeline of drug candidates and a robust R&D oncology program. PharmaMar has other clinical-stage programs under development for several types of solid cancers: lurbinectedin, ecubectedin, PM534 and PM54. Headquartered in Madrid (Spain), PharmaMar has subsidiaries in Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland and The United States. PharmaMar also wholly owns Sylentis, a company dedicated to researching therapeutic applications of gene silencing (RNAi). To learn more about PharmaMar, please visit us at About Zepzelca® Zepzelca® (lurbinectedin), also known as PM1183, is an analog of the marine compound ET-736 isolated from the sea squirt Ecteinascidia turbinata in which a hydrogen atom has been replaced by a methoxy group. It is a selective inhibitor of the oncogenic transcription programs on which many tumors are particularly dependent. Together with its effect on cancer cells, lurbinectedin inhibits oncogenic transcription in tumor-associated macrophages, downregulating the production of cytokines that are essential for the growth of the tumor. Transcriptional addiction is an acknowledged target in those diseases, many of them lacking other actionable targets. [i] Cancer today. (s. f.). Alvarado-Lunda G, Morales-Espinosa D. Treatment for small cell lung cancer, where are we now? – A review. Transl Lung Cancer Res. 2016;5(1):26-38.[iii] SEER Explorer Lung and Bronchus Cancer, Recent Trends in SEER Incidence Rates, 2000-2016, by Age, Updated June 27, 2024. Accessed October 10, 2024. Photo - - View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
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03-06-2025
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Roche's Tecentriq combined with lurbinectedin shows significant survival benefit in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer
46% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, and 27% reduction in the risk of death, in an aggressive cancer type with limited survival and few treatment options 1 First Phase III study in ES-SCLC first-line maintenance to demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements in both progression-free and overall survival 2,3 Data were presented in an oral session at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet 1,4 Basel, 3 June 2025 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today positive results from the Phase III IMforte study of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in combination with lurbinectedin (Zepzelca®) as a first-line maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and Tecentriq. The data showed that this combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 46% and the risk of death by 27%, compared to Tecentriq maintenance therapy alone. Safety was consistent with the known safety profiles of Tecentriq and lurbinectedin. These data were presented in an oral session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet.1,4 "Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive and devastating disease. At the time of diagnosis, the large majority of patients have already progressed to extensive-stage disease and only one out of five survive longer than two years', said Luis Paz-Ares, MD, PhD, Head of Medical Oncology at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, Spain, and IMforte trial principal investigator. 'The IMforte results are very encouraging showing a potentially practice-changing option that could improve survival for patients with a very high unmet need.' "In the IMforte study, the Tecentriq and lurbinectedin maintenance regimen significantly extended survival for people living with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer,' said Levi Garraway, MD, PhD, Roche's Chief Medical Officer and Head of Global Product Development. 'This study builds on Tecentriq's well-established safety and efficacy profile as the first immunotherapy for this cancer type and may provide another approach to help physicians and patients better manage this aggressive disease." Patients in the IMforte study first completed four cycles of Tecentriq combined with chemotherapy, over the course of approximately three months, before being randomised into maintenance treatment. From the point of randomisation, the median overall survival (OS) for the Tecentriq plus lurbinectedin regimen was 13.2 months versus 10.6 months for Tecentriq alone (stratified hazard ratio [HR] = 0.73; 95% CI: 0.57–0.95; p = 0.0174). Median progression-free survival (PFS) by independent assessment was 5.4 months versus 2.1 months, respectively (stratified HR = 0.54, 95% CI: 0.43–0.67; p < 0.0001). No new safety signals were observed.1 About the IMforte study IMforte [NCT05091567] is a Phase III, open-label, randomised trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) plus lurbinectedin versus Tecentriq alone as first-line maintenance therapy for adults (≥18 years) with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Patients first received induction therapy with Tecentriq, carboplatin and etoposide for four 21-day cycles. Those without disease progression were then randomised 1:1 to receive maintenance therapy with either Tecentriq plus lurbinectedin or Tecentriq alone until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The study enrolled 660 patients in the induction phase and randomised 483 patients in the maintenance phase. The study's primary endpoints were independent review facility (IRF)-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) from randomisation into the maintenance phase.1,5 The trial is sponsored by Roche and co-funded by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. About Tecentriq Tecentriq is a monoclonal antibody designed to bind with a protein called PD-L1. Tecentriq is designed to bind to PD-L1 expressed on tumour cells and tumour-infiltrating immune cells, blocking its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptors. By inhibiting PD-L1, Tecentriq may enable the re-activation of T cells. Tecentriq may also affect normal cells. Tecentriq is approved for some of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of cancer. Tecentriq was the first cancer immunotherapy approved for the treatment of a certain type of early-stage (adjuvant) NSCLC, small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Tecentriq is also approved in countries around the world, either alone or in combination with targeted therapies and/or chemotherapies, for various forms of metastatic NSCLC, certain types of metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC), PD-L1-positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), BRAF V600 mutation-positive advanced melanoma and alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS). In addition to intravenous infusion, Tecentriq has been approved as a subcutaneous injection. About Roche in cancer immunotherapy To learn more about Roche's scientific-led approach to cancer immunotherapy, please follow this link: Roche Founded in 1896 in Basel, Switzerland, as one of the first industrial manufacturers of branded medicines, Roche has grown into the world's largest biotechnology company and the global leader in in-vitro diagnostics. The company pursues scientific excellence to discover and develop medicines and diagnostics for improving and saving the lives of people around the world. 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All trademarks used or mentioned in this release are protected by law. References [1] Paz-Ares L, et al. Lurbinectedin (lurbi) + atezolizumab (atezo) as first-line (1L) maintenance treatment (tx) in patients (pts) with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC): Primary results of the phase 3 IMforte trial. Presented at: ASCO Annual Meeting; 2025 May 30-Jun 03; Chicago, IL, USA. Abstract #8006. [2] Belluomini L, et al. Maintenance or consolidation therapy in small-cell lung cancer: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Seminars in Oncology. 2022; 49(5): 389-393. [3] Roviello G, et al. No advantage in survival with targeted therapies as maintenance in patients with limited and extensive-stage small cell lung cancer: a literature-based meta-analysis of randomized trials. Clin Lung Cancer. 2016; 17(5): 334–340. [4] Paz-Ares L, et al. Efficacy and safety of first-line maintenance therapy with lurbinectedin plus atezolizumab in extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (IMforte): a randomised, multicentre, open-label, phase 3 trial. Lancet. 2025 Jun 02. [Internet; cited June 2025]. Available from: [5] A Phase III, Open-Label Study of Maintenance Lurbinectedin in Combination With Atezolizumab Compared With Atezolizumab in Participants With Extensive-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer (IMforte). [Internet; cited May 2025]. 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Genentech's Tecentriq Combined with Lurbinectedin Shows Significant Survival Benefit in Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer
– 46% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, and 27% reduction in the risk of death, in an aggressive cancer type with limited survival and few treatment options – – First Phase III study in ES-SCLC first-line maintenance to demonstrate clinically meaningful improvements in both progression-free and overall survival – – Data are being presented in an oral session at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet – SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today positive results from the Phase III IMforte study of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in combination with lurbinectedin (Zepzelca®) as a first-line maintenance treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC), following induction therapy with carboplatin, etoposide and Tecentriq. The data showed that this combination reduced the risk of disease progression or death by 46% and the risk of death by 27%, compared to Tecentriq maintenance therapy alone. Safety was consistent with the known safety profiles of Tecentriq and lurbinectedin. These data are being presented in an oral session at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting and simultaneously published in The Lancet. "Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive and devastating disease. At the time of diagnosis, the large majority of patients have already progressed to extensive-stage disease and only one out of five survive longer than two years," said Luis Paz-Ares, M.D., Ph.D., head of medical oncology at the Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre in Madrid, Spain, and IMforte trial principal investigator. "The IMforte results are very encouraging showing a potentially practice-changing option that could improve survival for patients with a very high unmet need." "In the IMforte study, the Tecentriq and lurbinectedin maintenance regimen significantly extended survival for people living with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer," said Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., Genentech's chief medical officer and head of Global Product Development. "This study builds on Tecentriq's well-established safety and efficacy profile as the first immunotherapy for this cancer type and may provide another approach to help physicians and patients better manage this aggressive disease." Patients in the IMforte study first completed four cycles of Tecentriq combined with chemotherapy, over the course of approximately three months, before being randomized into maintenance treatment. From the point of randomization, the median overall survival (OS) for the Tecentriq plus lurbinectedin regimen was 13.2 months versus 10.6 months for Tecentriq alone (stratified hazard ratio [HR]=0.73; 95% CI: 0.57–0.95; p=0.0174). Median progression-free survival (PFS) by independent assessment was 5.4 months versus 2.1 months, respectively (stratified HR=0.54, 95% CI: 0.43–0.67; p<0.0001). No new safety signals were observed. About the IMforte study IMforte [NCT05091567] is a Phase III, open-label, randomized trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) plus lurbinectedin versus Tecentriq alone as first-line maintenance therapy for adults (≥18 years) with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC). Patients first received induction therapy with Tecentriq, carboplatin and etoposide for four 21-day cycles. Those without disease progression were then randomized 1:1 to receive maintenance therapy with either Tecentriq plus lurbinectedin or Tecentriq alone until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. The study enrolled 660 patients in the induction phase and randomized 483 patients in the maintenance phase. The study's primary endpoints were independent review facility (IRF)-assessed progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) from randomization into the maintenance phase. The trial is sponsored by Genentech and co-funded by Jazz Pharmaceuticals. About Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) Tecentriq is a monoclonal antibody designed to bind with a protein called PD-L1. Tecentriq is designed to bind to PD-L1 expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells, blocking its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptors. By inhibiting PD-L1, Tecentriq may enable the re-activation of T cells. Tecentriq may also affect normal cells. Important Safety Information and Indications Tecentriq is a prescription medicine used to treat: Adults with a type of lung cancer called small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Tecentriq may be used with the chemotherapy medicines carboplatin and etoposide as your first treatment when your lung cancer: is a type called "extensive-stage small cell lung cancer," which means that it has spread or grown. It is not known if Tecentriq is safe and effective when used: In children for the treatment of SCLC. What is the most important information about Tecentriq? Tecentriq can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become severe or life-threatening and can lead to death. You can have more than one of these problems at the same time. These problems may happen anytime during your treatment or even after your treatment has ended. Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worse signs or symptoms, including: Lung problems cough shortness of breath chest pain Intestinal problems diarrhea (loose stools) or more frequent bowel movements than usual stools that are black, tarry, sticky, or have blood or mucus severe stomach-area (abdomen) pain or tenderness Liver problems yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes severe nausea or vomiting pain on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen) dark urine (tea colored) bleeding or bruising more easily than normal Hormone gland problems headaches that will not go away or unusual headaches eye sensitivity to light eye problems rapid heartbeat increased sweating extreme tiredness weight gain or weight loss feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual urinating more often than usual hair loss feeling cold constipation your voice gets deeper dizziness or fainting changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive, irritability, or forgetfulness Kidney problems decrease in your amount of urine blood in your urine swelling of your ankles loss of appetite Skin problems rash itching skin blistering or peeling painful sores or ulcers in mouth or nose, throat, or genital area fever or flu-like symptoms swollen lymph nodes Problems can also happen in other organs. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with Tecentriq. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worse signs or symptoms, including: Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, or swelling of ankles Confusion, sleepiness, memory problems, changes in mood or behavior, stiff neck, balance problems, tingling or numbness of the arms or legs Double vision, blurry vision, sensitivity to light, eye pain, changes in eyesight Persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness, muscle cramps Low red blood cells, bruising Infusion reactions that can sometimes be severe or life-threatening. Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: chills or shaking itching or rash flushing shortness of breath or wheezing dizziness feeling like passing out fever back or neck pain Complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), in people who have received a bone marrow (stem cell) transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic). These complications can be serious and can lead to death. These complications may happen if you underwent transplantation either before or after being treated with Tecentriq. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for these complications. Getting medical treatment right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare provider will check you for these problems during your treatment with Tecentriq. Your healthcare provider may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare provider may also need to delay or completely stop treatment with Tecentriq if you have severe side effects. Before you receive Tecentriq, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have immune system problems such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or lupus have received an organ transplant have received or plan to receive a stem cell transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic) have received radiation treatment to your chest area have a condition that affects your nervous system, such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Tecentriq can harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Tecentriq. Females who are able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Tecentriq. You should use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Tecentriq. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Tecentriq passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 5 months after the last dose of Tecentriq. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. The most common side effects of Tecentriq when used in lung cancer with other anti-cancer medicines include: feeling tired or weak nausea hair loss constipation diarrhea decreased appetite Tecentriq may cause fertility problems in females, which may affect the ability to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility. These are not all the possible side effects of Tecentriq. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information about the benefits and side effects of Tecentriq. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or You may also report side effects to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555. Please see full Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for additional Important Safety Information. About Genentech in cancer immunotherapy To learn more about Genentech's scientific-led approach to cancer immunotherapy, please follow this link: About Genentech Founded more than 40 years ago, Genentech is a leading biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines to treat patients with serious and life-threatening medical conditions. The company, a member of the Roche Group, has headquarters in South San Francisco, California. For additional information about the company, please visit All trademarks used or mentioned in this release are protected by law. 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