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13 Sep 2011

Alchemia Starts Phase II Trial in Small Cell Lung Cancer

This study will examine the effectiveness of HA-Irinotecan, which utilizes Alchemia's technology to target the anti-cancer drug irinotecan to the tumor.

Australian biotechnology company Alchemia Limited announced Monday the initiation of recruitment for a Phase II clinical study of its lead cancer drug HA-Irinotecan in Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). Two patients have received their first doses of therapy.

 

This study will examine the effectiveness of HA-Irinotecan, which utilizes Alchemia's patented HyACT? technology to target the anti-cancer drug irinotecan to the tumor.

 

The trial will recruit a total of 40 patients. Patients will be randomised to receive either HA-Irinotecan or irinotecan.

 

The primary endpoint will be tumor stem cell burden during and at the conclu

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