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confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Merus reports 63% confirmed ORR from Phase 2 petosemtamab + pembrolizumab trial
Merus N.V.
- In 43 evaluable patients: 63% ORR (6 complete, 21 partial responses) across PD-L1 levels.
- Median PFS 9 months (95% CI 5.2-12.9); median DOR and OS not reached; 79% 12-month OS rate.
- Combination well tolerated; G≥3 TEAEs in 60% (44% related), infusion reactions 38% (all grades).
- Responses seen in 4 of 8 patients with HPV-associated cancer; 73% ORR in PD-L1 CPS>20.
- Top-line results from one or both Phase 3 trials expected in 2026.
item 8.01