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Adagene Announces Updated Data from Phase 1b/2 Study of Muzastotug (ADG126) in Combination with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in Colorectal Cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

Core Insights - Adagene Inc. announced updated data from its Phase 1b/2 study of ADG126 in advanced microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC) with promising efficacy and safety results [1][2][3] Efficacy - ADG126 in combination with pembrolizumab achieved a 29% confirmed overall response rate (ORR) in the 20 mg/kg cohorts, while the 10 mg/kg cohorts had an ORR of 17% [1][3] - The median overall survival (OS) for the 10 mg/kg cohorts was reported at 19.4 months, with the median OS for the 20 mg/kg cohorts not yet reached [3][4] - All six responders in the 20 mg/kg cohorts remain on treatment, with four patients on study for over forty weeks [1] Safety - The 20 mg/kg Q6W dosing regimen demonstrated fewer than 20% Grade 3 adverse events, with no treatment discontinuations [2][4] - The study indicated a significant reduction in treatment-related toxicities while maintaining a near 30% ORR [2] Study Design - A total of 67 MSS CRC patients with no liver metastases were treated with ADG126 at either 10 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg, in combination with pembrolizumab [2] - The dosing regimens included a loading dose of 20 mg/kg followed by either 10 mg/kg every three weeks or 20 mg/kg every six weeks [2] Future Plans - As data continue to mature, the company plans to discuss the dosing regimen with regulatory bodies for the next phase of clinical development [4]