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Medicus Pharma Ltd. Announces Collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance to Pursue Compassionate Use Pathway for SKINJECT™ in Patients with Gorlin Syndrome
Globenewswire· 2025-10-29 11:30
Core Insights - Medicus Pharma Ltd. has announced a strategic collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance to enhance access to its investigational therapy SKINJECT™ for patients with Gorlin Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that can lead to numerous basal cell carcinomas [1][2][5] Company Overview - Medicus Pharma Ltd. is a biotech/life sciences company focused on advancing clinical development programs for novel therapeutics [1][9] - The company is currently conducting a Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) for SKINJECT™ across nine clinical sites in the United States, which began randomizing patients in August 2024 [5][10] - Medicus has also expanded its clinical studies to Europe and is conducting another study (SKNJCT-004) in the UAE, targeting a total of 36 patients [6][10] Product Development - SKINJECT™ is an investigational localized immunogenic therapy aimed at treating non-melanoma skin diseases, particularly basal cell carcinoma [3][10] - The Phase 2 study (SKNJCT-003) has shown promising interim results, with over 60% clinical clearance reported after randomizing more than 50% of the targeted 60 patients [5][10] - The FDA has provided positive feedback regarding the development of SKINJECT™, indicating a potential 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway for its approval [5][10] Collaboration and Community Engagement - The collaboration with the Gorlin Syndrome Alliance aims to facilitate expanded access to SKINJECT™ while integrating patient community insights into the treatment's development [2][5] - The Gorlin Syndrome Alliance serves as a bridge between patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry, promoting awareness and providing support for those affected by Gorlin Syndrome [18][19] Recent Acquisitions - In August 2025, Medicus completed the acquisition of Antev, a UK-based biotech company developing Teverelix, a next-generation GnRH antagonist for advanced prostate cancer patients [7][12] - Teverelix is designed to suppress sex hormone production without an initial surge, potentially reducing cardiovascular risks for patients with existing conditions [8][13]