Junshi Biosciences Announces Primary Endpoints Met in JS001sc’s Phase 3 Study for the 1ST-line Treatment of NSQ-NSCLC

Core Insights - Junshi Biosciences announced that its JS001sc-002-III-NSCLC study has met its primary endpoints, indicating a successful Phase 3 clinical trial for its subcutaneous formulation of toripalimab in treating recurrent or metastatic non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSQ-NSCLC) [1][5] - The company plans to submit a new drug application (NDA) to regulatory authorities soon, aiming to enhance treatment accessibility and convenience for patients [1][6] Company Overview - Junshi Biosciences, founded in December 2012, is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel therapies, with a diverse R&D pipeline of over 50 drug candidates [8][10] - The company has five therapeutic focus areas: cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, neurological, and infectious diseases, and has received approvals for five products in China and international markets [9][8] Clinical Study Details - The JS001sc-002-III-NSCLC study is a multi-center, open-label, randomized Phase 3 clinical trial led by Professor Lin WU from Hunan Cancer Hospital, marking the first Phase 3 study of a domestic anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody subcutaneous formulation [4][7] - The study results showed that the drug exposure of JS001sc was non-inferior to that of the intravenous formulation, with comparable efficacy and safety profiles [5][6] Market Context - In 2022, China reported 1.06 million new lung cancer cases, with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) being the predominant subtype, accounting for approximately 85% of cases [2] - Immunotherapy, particularly anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies, has become a cornerstone treatment for various cancers, highlighting the urgent need for more convenient administration methods [3][6]