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Defactinib

Generic Name
Defactinib
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H21F3N8O3S
CAS Number
1073154-85-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
53O87HA2QU
Background

Defactinib has been investigated for the treatment of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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benzinga.com
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Why Is Cancer-Focused Verastem Oncology Stock Trading Higher On Tuesday?

FDA accepted Verastem Oncology's NDA for avutometinib with defactinib for recurrent LGSOC with KRAS mutation, granting Priority Review. Based on Phase 2 RAMP 201 trial, showing durable responses and tolerability. Phase 3 RAMP 301 trial ongoing for broader LGSOC indication. VSTM stock rose 26.4%.

FDA To Decide On Verastem's Avutometinib & Defactinib For A Subtype Of Serous Ovarian Cancer In June

Verastem Oncology's stock surged over 40% to $5.17 after the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for Avutometinib combined with Defactinib for treating recurrent KRAS mutant low-grade serous ovarian cancer, with a decision by June 30, 2025. This potential first-ever FDA-approved treatment for the condition showed promising phase II trial results.
rttnews.com
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FDA To Decide On Verastem's Avutometinib & Defactinib For A Subtype Of Serous Ovarian Cancer

Verastem Oncology's stock surged over 40% after FDA accepted its NDA for Avutometinib and Defactinib combo for recurrent KRAS mutant LGSOC, with a decision by June 30, 2025. This could be the first FDA-approved treatment for this rare ovarian cancer.
seekingalpha.com
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FDA accepts Verastem NDA for priority review, stock jumps 20%

Verastem (VSTM) stock surged 20% after-hours as the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for priority review of avutometinib and defactinib for ovarian cancer treatment.
morningstar.com
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Verastem Oncology's New Cancer Treatment Gets FDA Priority Review

Verastem Oncology's treatment for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer, combining avutometinib and defactinib, received FDA priority review. A decision is expected by June 30, 2025, potentially marking the first specific treatment for this cancer type. Shares surged 21% post-announcement.
nasdaq.com
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Verastem Oncology's Ovarian Cancer Treatment Receives FDA Priority Review

Verastem Oncology's treatment for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) received FDA priority review. The therapy combines avutometinib and defactinib, targeting patients with a KRAS mutation. LGSOC, affecting thousands globally, lacks FDA-approved specific treatments, with current options being hormone therapy and chemotherapy.

Verastem Oncology's Ovarian Cancer Treatment Gets FDA Priority Review

Verastem Oncology's treatment for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) with a KRAS mutation, combining avutometinib and defactinib, received FDA priority review. Shares surged nearly 20%. LGSOC affects 6,000-8,000 U.S. women, is recurrent, less chemo-sensitive, and lacks FDA-approved therapies.
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