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Silexion Therapeutics Reports Groundbreaking Positive Initial Data from Systemic Administration of SIL204 in Orthotopic Pancreatic Cancer Models
SLXNSilexion Therapeutics Corp(SLXN) GlobeNewswire·2025-03-05 13:30

Core Insights - Silexion Therapeutics announced positive data indicating that SIL204, when administered subcutaneously, effectively reduces both primary tumor growth and metastatic spread in orthotopic pancreatic cancer models [1][4] Group 1: Efficacy of SIL204 - SIL204 demonstrated significant efficacy in orthotopic xenograft models, which better mimic human disease progression compared to previous models [2][3] - In AsPC-1 models with KRAS G12D mutation, SIL204 achieved approximately 70% reduction in overall bioluminescence by day 28 compared to control [3] - In Panc-1 models, tumor cell numbers decreased significantly in a dose-dependent manner, with a 12% decrease in bioluminescence compared to baseline by day 14, while control increased by over 100% [3] - In BxPC-3 models, SIL204 resulted in around 80% reduction in overall bioluminescence by day 28 compared to control [3] Group 2: Metastasis Reduction - For the first time, SIL204 treatment showed a significant reduction in metastatic spread to secondary organs, lowering metastatic burden in the liver, intestine, spleen, and stomach [3][4] Group 3: Systemic Delivery Validation - Subcutaneous administration of SIL204 confirmed its effectiveness in treating pancreatic tumors and their metastases, validating systemic delivery as a viable route [4] - The company is exploring an expanded development plan for SIL204 based on these findings, with an updated strategy expected soon [4][5] Group 4: Company Overview - Silexion Therapeutics is focused on developing RNA interference therapies for KRAS-driven cancers, with SIL204 being a next-generation candidate targeting a broader range of KRAS mutations [5]