Core Insights - Arvinas, Inc. presented promising preclinical data for ARV-393, a PROTAC BCL6 degrader, showing significant single-agent activity in models of nodal T-follicular helper cell lymphoma and transformed follicular lymphoma, as well as enhanced antitumor activity in combination with small molecule inhibitors in aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma models [1][2][3] Group 1: Preclinical Study Findings - ARV-393 demonstrated robust tumor growth inhibition (≥95%) in two patient-derived xenograft models of transformed follicular lymphoma [4] - In combination with five classes of small molecule inhibitors, ARV-393 showed increased tumor growth inhibition in cell line-derived xenograft models of high-grade B-cell lymphoma and aggressive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma compared to monotherapy [4] - RNA sequencing studies indicated that ARV-393 inhibits tumor cell cycle progression and promotes differentiation, contributing to its antitumor activity [4] Group 2: Clinical Development - A Phase 1 study of ARV-393 is currently enrolling adult patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and nodal T-follicular helper cell lymphoma [2] - The company is exploring combination strategies, including chemotherapy-free approaches, to enhance treatment options for adult patients with lymphoma [2] Group 3: Company Overview - Arvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing protein degradation therapies through its PROTAC platform, targeting various diseases including non-Hodgkin lymphoma [6] - The company is advancing multiple investigational drugs, including ARV-393 for BCL6, vepdegestrant for ER+/HER2- breast cancer, ARV-102 for neurodegenerative disorders, and ARV-806 for KRAS G12D mutated cancers [6]
Arvinas Presents Preclinical Data for PROTAC BCL6 Degrader, ARV-393, at the European Hematology Association 2025 Congress