Core Findings - Silexion Therapeutics Corp. has released data indicating that SIL204 effectively reduces primary tumor growth and metastatic spread in orthotopic pancreatic cancer models [1][4] - The study validates SIL204's efficacy in a clinically relevant setting, where human pancreatic tumor cells are implanted directly into the pancreas [1][4] Efficacy of SIL204 - SIL204 demonstrated significant efficacy in orthotopic xenograft models, showing robust activity across multiple pancreatic cancer cell lines with different KRAS mutation profiles [4] - In AsPC-1 (KRAS G12D mutation), there was approximately a 70% reduction in overall bioluminescence by day 28 compared to the control group [4] - In Panc-1 (KRAS G12D mutation), bioluminescence decreased in a dose-dependent manner, with the highest-dose group showing the most significant effect, while the control group saw an increase of over 100% [4] - In BxPC-3 (KRAS wild-type model), there was an approximately 80% reduction in overall bioluminescence by day 28 compared to the control group [4] Metastatic Spread and Administration - SIL204 treatment significantly reduced metastatic spread to secondary organs, confirming its effectiveness in treating pancreatic tumors and their metastases [4] - The subcutaneous administration of SIL204 proved effective in reaching pancreatic tumors, supporting systemic delivery as a viable administration route [4] Market Reaction - Following the release of the data, SLXN stock increased by 25.23%, reaching $1.39 [3]
Silexion Therapeutics' Preclinical Cancer Candidate Shows Tumor Reduction For Pancreatic Cancer