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MAIA Biotech gets USAN approval for 'ateganosine' as generic name for THIO in NSCLC
MAIA Biotechnology, Inc.
- USAN Council approved nonproprietary name 'ateganosine' for lead molecule THIO, a telomere-targeting anticancer agent.
- Naming is an essential step in FDA approval process for THIO in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- MAIA will retain THIO name for clinical trial designations (THIO-101, THIO-102, THIO-103, THIO-104).
- No financial terms disclosed; no change in guidance or operations.