NextCure, Inc. (NXTC) and LCB to Unveil Promising Preclinical Data on B7-H4 ADC at AACR 2024
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The ongoing study is in the dose escalation phase and will also include randomized dose expansion and optimization, with an emphasis on safety and biomarker analysis. B7-H4, the ADC's target, is highly expressed in several tumor types but limited in normal tissues, making it an appealing candidate for targeted therapy.
According to NextCure, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXTC)'s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Udayan Guha, LNCB74 has shown a superior safety profile and potent anti-tumor activity in preclinical models. The poster, abstract TPS3167, will be featured during the 'Developmental Therapeutics—Molecularly Targeted Agents and Tumor Biology' session.
NXTC closed nearly 6% higher on May 29.
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