Clinical Remissions In Three Otherwise Intractable Cancers Signal The Progress Of Targeted Genetic Medicine

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology
Also Included In: Genetics;  Clinical Trials / Drug Trials;  Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry
Article Date: 13 Oct 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation announced more stunning results of its pioneering clinical studies of Rexin-G, the world's first and, so far only, tumor-targeted genetic medicine to be validated in the clinic. Administered as stand-alone therapy in late-stage cases of chemotherapy-resistant cancer, Rexin-G has once again accomplished what standard cancer treatments and even much-touted biologics have failed to do: that is, to bring forth the benefits of remission in otherwise intractable metastatic cancers. Three recent cases of Stage IV metastatic cancer, namely (i) osteosarcoma, (ii) prostate cancer, and (iii) pancreas cancer, demonstrated that Rexin-G treatments alone led to clinical remission of disease in each of these poor prognosis patients. Even more remarkable, perhaps, are the profiles of the latter two patients, which signal the advent of Rexin-G as the vanguard of a new class of exceedingly precise, selective, and effective anti-cancer agents, and which typify a newfound societal acceptance and acknowledgement of the real-world promise and potential of this uniquely-targeted genetic medicine.

Remarkably, a Catholic priest, who was previously bedridden and in withering pain, suffering from end-stage prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, received successive courses of Rexin-G, during which time the bone pain was relieved, the PSA tumor markers fell, the bone tumors stopped growing, and even the previously inoperable primary tumor disappeared on follow-up CT scans. As the priest's bones began to heal and strengthen, he arose from his bed and is currently saying daily Mass and delivering lectures in the seminary. What is even more remarkable is that this revered man of the cloth was over ninety years old at the time of his treatment and remission. This past week, the latest good news comes from the trenches of Stage IVb pancreas cancer, where a complete clinical remission was documented in a patient undergoing Rexin-G treatment as stand-alone therapy in an ongoing U.S. Phase I/II clinical trial.

According to Erlinda Maria Gordon, M.D., Medical Director of Epeius Biotech, "It is gratifying to learn that more and more eminent medical oncologists around the world are recommending Rexin-G as 'Best Care' for patients with refractory metastatic disease, and even more gratifying to show how truly effective Rexin-G at these doses can be in eradicating such difficult cancers." Indeed, as the unprecedented single-agent efficacy of Rexin-G is incontrovertibly demonstrated in an increasing number of chemo-resistant cancers, the progressive steps of these intrepid pioneers may provide a rational basis of hope and expectation for many when standard therapy has failed. Rexin-G is approved for the treatment of all solid tumors in the Philippines, and has been granted both Orphan Drug Status for pancreas cancer, osteosarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma, and Fast Track Designation for pancreas cancer by the U.S. FDA.

About Epeius Biotechnologies

Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation is a privately held biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the advancement of genetic medicine with the development and commercialization of its proprietary targeted delivery systems.

Source: Epeius Biotechnologies Corporation

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