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Karyopharm Announces Poster Presentation on Selinexor in Myelofibrosis at the 2025 European Hematology Association Annual Meeting
Prnewswire· 2025-05-14 13:31
Core Insights - Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. announced that its abstract on selinexor monotherapy for myelofibrosis has been selected for presentation at the 2025 European Hematology Association Annual Meeting [1][2] - The data from the Phase 2 XPORT-MF-035 trial indicates that selinexor shows clinical activity in heavily pretreated myelofibrosis patients, demonstrating spleen volume reduction, hemoglobin stabilization, and symptom improvement [2][4] Summary by Sections Company Overview - Karyopharm Therapeutics is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing novel cancer therapies, particularly through its lead compound, XPOVIO (selinexor), which is a first-in-class oral exportin 1 (XPO1) inhibitor [4][11] - The company has received regulatory approvals for XPOVIO in multiple oncology indications in the U.S. and various international markets, including Europe and China [5][11] Clinical Trial Insights - The XPORT-MF-035 trial involved 24 patients, randomized 1:1 to receive either selinexor monotherapy or physician's choice treatment, with selinexor administered at 80 mg weekly for the first two cycles, then reduced to 60 mg [4] - Key findings from the trial include: - 67% of selinexor-treated patients achieved a spleen volume reduction of 25% or more compared to 38% in the physician's choice group [4] - 33% of selinexor patients achieved a spleen volume reduction of 35% or more versus 13% in the physician's choice group [4] - Patients on selinexor had higher mean hemoglobin levels and lower rates of red blood cell transfusions compared to those on physician's choice [4] Safety and Adverse Events - The most common treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in the selinexor arm included decreased weight (50%), asthenia (42%), and nausea (33%) [4] - Serious adverse reactions were reported in 52% of patients in the BOSTON trial, with a treatment discontinuation rate of 19% due to adverse reactions [9]
Karyopharm Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Announces New Data in Myelofibrosis that Further Suggests Selinexor May Lead to Meaningful Spleen Volume Reduction, Symptom Improvement, Hemoglobin Stabilization and Disease Modification
Prnewswire· 2025-05-12 20:05
Core Insights - Karyopharm Therapeutics reported positive developments in its Phase 3 SENTRY trial for selinexor in JAKi-naïve myelofibrosis, which has passed a planned futility analysis and is approximately 80% enrolled [2][4] - The company experienced a 5% increase in demand for XPOVIO® (selinexor) in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with total revenue of $30.0 million [5][15] - Karyopharm reaffirmed its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $140 million to $155 million, including U.S. net product revenue guidance of $115 million to $130 million [21] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $30.0 million, down from $33.1 million in Q1 2024 [15] - U.S. net product revenue was $21.1 million in Q1 2025, compared to $26.0 million in Q1 2024, impacted by a $5.0 million increase in product return reserves [16] - License and other revenue increased to $9.0 million in Q1 2025 from $7.1 million in Q1 2024, attributed to timing of revenue recognition from Menarini [17] Research and Development Highlights - The Phase 3 SENTRY trial is evaluating the combination of selinexor and ruxolitinib, targeting 350 patients for enrollment [4] - The Phase 2 XPORT-MF-035 trial showed promising results for selinexor monotherapy in hard-to-treat myelofibrosis patients, with 67% achieving spleen volume reduction of 25% or more [10] - Enrollment continues in the Phase 3 XPORT-EC-042 trial for selinexor as maintenance therapy in advanced endometrial cancer [6] Operational Objectives - Karyopharm aims to complete target enrollment for the Phase 3 SENTRY trial by June/July 2025 and report top-line results in late 2025/early 2026 [11] - The company is exploring alternatives to extend its cash runway, with cash and investments totaling $70.3 million as of March 31, 2025 [25][14] - R&D expenses for Q1 2025 were $34.6 million, slightly down from $35.4 million in Q1 2024, reflecting reduced personnel costs [19]