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Theriva Biologics reports positive Phase 1 data for VCN-01 in pediatric retinoblastoma and exclusive license from SJD
Theriva Biologics, Inc.
- Phase 1 trial of intravitreal VCN-01 in 9 evaluable patients with refractory retinoblastoma determined positive by Monitoring Committee.
- Safety: no dose-limiting toxicities; most adverse events Grade 1 or 2; no Grade 3+ ocular or systemic toxicities.
- Antitumor activity: 4 patients had unequivocal improvement in vitreous seed density; eye enucleation avoided in 3 patients (1 retained eye after 4 years).
- Theriva will receive exclusive worldwide license and related patents from Sant Joan de Déu-Barcelona Children's Hospital for advanced retinoblastoma treatment.