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Moleculin announces investigator-initiated Phase 1B/2 study of Annamycin for pancreatic cancer
Moleculin Biotech, Inc.
- Phase 1B/2 single-arm study of Annamycin for third-line advanced pancreatic cancer; investigator-initiated by Atlantic Health.
- Moleculin supplies Annamycin and maintains IND; Dr. Angela Alistar (Atlantic Health) is principal investigator.
- Estimated additional cost to Moleculin ~$1M from 2026 to 2030 for drug supply and testing.
- Preclinical data shows Annamycin targets topoisomerase II, correlated with poor survival in pancreatic cancer.
- Annamycin (naxtarubicin) has Fast Track and Orphan Drug status for AML; Orphan Drug for STS lung mets.