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Silexion Therapeutics Announces Selection of Contract Research Organization to Support Upcoming Phase 2/3 Clinical Trials for SIL204

Core Insights - Silexion Therapeutics Corp has selected AMS Advanced Medical Services GmbH as its contract research organization (CRO) to support upcoming Phase 2/3 clinical trials for SIL204, a next-generation siRNA candidate targeting KRAS-driven solid tumor cancers [1][2][3] - The partnership is expected to enhance Silexion's regulatory submissions to the Israel Ministry of Health in Q4 2025 and to the European Union in Q1 2026, with trials commencing in the first half of 2026 [2][3] - SIL204 has demonstrated up to 97% inhibition rates in preclinical studies across various cancer models, including pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers [3][5] Company Overview - Silexion Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing RNA interference therapies for cancers driven by the mutated KRAS oncogene, which is prevalent in human cancers [6] - The company aims to advance its lead product candidate for locally advanced pancreatic cancer, building on positive trends observed in previous clinical trials [7] Clinical Development Strategy - The upcoming Phase 2/3 trial will evaluate SIL204's dual-route administration strategy, which combines intratumoral delivery to target primary tumors and systemic administration for metastatic disease [5] - Preclinical data supports the efficacy of SIL204 in significantly reducing both primary tumor growth and metastatic spread in relevant pancreatic cancer models [5] CRO Partnership - AMS brings over 28 years of experience in oncology clinical development and regulatory affairs, which is crucial for executing Silexion's clinical program effectively [2][4] - The collaboration will cover regulatory strategy, clinical trial design, site selection and management, and data analysis for the planned Phase 2/3 study [4]