Retifanlimab

Generic Name
Retifanlimab
Brand Names
Zynyz
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
2079108-44-2
Unique Ingredient Identifier
2Y3T5IF01Z
Background

Retifanlimab is a humanized IgG4 kappa monoclonal antibody that binds to the programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1), blocking PD-1 interaction with its ligands, programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) and programmed death-ligand 2 (PD-L2). By blocking the PD-1/PD-L1/2 pathway, retifanlimab potentiates T-cell activity and boosts the immune response against cancer cells...

Indication

Retifanlimab is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with metastatic or recurrent locally advanced Merkel cell carcinoma.

Associated Conditions
Metastatic Locally Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Recurrent, locally advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Associated Therapies
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quantisnow.com
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Incyte Announces Positive Results from Phase 3 Trial Evaluating Retifanlimab (Zynyz ...

Phase 3 POD1UM-304 trial of retifanlimab met primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) and all secondary endpoints in previously untreated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Median OS was 18.1 months in the retifanlimab and chemotherapy group vs. 13.4 months in the placebo group. Data support planned 2025 filing of a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) in the U.S.
stocktitan.net
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Incyte's Cancer Drug Zynyz Shows Major Survival Benefit in Phase 3 Lung Cancer Trial

Incyte's Phase 3 POD1UM-304 trial of retifanlimab (Zynyz®) in combination with platinum-based chemotherapy for previously untreated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) met its primary endpoint with significant improvement in overall survival (18.1 months vs 13.4 months for chemotherapy alone). Secondary endpoints also showed improvements in progression-free survival, overall response rate, and duration of response. The treatment was generally well-tolerated, with common side effects including anemia, decreased appetite, and decreased neutrophil count. Incyte plans to submit a supplemental Biologics License Application in 2025.
quantisnow.com
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Incyte to Spotlight New Data, Including a Late Breaking Oral Presentation for Tafasitamab

Incyte presents 20 oncology data presentations at 2024 ASH Annual Meeting, including Phase 3 inMIND study results on tafasitamab in follicular lymphoma. Hosts virtual analyst and investor event on December 12, 2024.
cancerhealth.com
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PD-1 Checkpoint Inhibitor Shows Promise for Anal Cancer

Zynyz (retifanlimab) plus chemotherapy significantly improved progression-free survival in advanced anal cancer patients, according to a Phase III trial presented at ESMO 2024, suggesting it may become a new standard of care. The trial included people with HIV and showed a 37% reduction in disease progression risk, with Zynyz recipients experiencing longer progression-free survival and response duration compared to placebo recipients. Incyte plans to seek FDA approval for Zynyz in anal cancer by year-end.
pharmaphorum.com
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ESMO: Incyte's PD-1 treads new ground in anal cancer

Incyte's PD-1 inhibitor Zynyz, after initial FDA rejection for SCAC, shows potential in first-line setting with chemo, improving PFS and OS in POD1UM-303 study. Incyte's CDK2 inhibitor INCB123667 shows promise in ovarian cancer, with plans for phase 3 trials starting in 2025.
statnews.com
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News from ESMO: An AstraZeneca win in bladder cancer, and more

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi in bladder cancer reduced death risk by 25%; Merck and Eisai's combo in liver cancer cut progression or death risk by a third; Bristol's lung cancer approach faced criticism for 'cherry-picking' subgroups.
nursing.onclive.com
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Retifanlimab Plus Carboplatin and Paclitaxel Improve PFS in Recurrent/Metastatic Anal Cancer

Retifanlimab plus carboplatin and paclitaxel improved progression-free survival for recurrent or metastatic SCAC, according to the phase 3 POD1UM-303/InterAACT 2 study.
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