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2 low-calorie days a week could aid weight loss, blood sugar control in diabetes
Weight loss can be effective in managing type 2 diabetes, a condition where a person cannot control their blood glucose losing weight can be challenging, so finding a method of weight control that fits with a person's lifestyle is important.A new study has shown that several forms of energy restriction can help people with obesity and type 2 diabetes to lose weight and manage their blood the 5:2 diet, time-restricted eating, and continuous energy restriction were all beneficial, experts suggest that people opt for the form of energy restriction they find easiest to 2 diabetes is an increasingly common condition, and a serious public health concern. Forecasts predict that it will affect close to 10% of the world's population by condition, in which a person's cells stop responding to insulin, resulting in uncontrolled blood glucose (sugar) levels, is strongly linked to overweight and obesity. Losing weight can help to manage the symptoms, and significant weight loss may even reverse type 2 diabetes in some people.A new study from The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China, tested three methods of energy restriction for weight loss and blood glucose control in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study, which was presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, CA, suggests that while all three methods showed benefits, intermittent energy restriction (IER) — characterized by 5 days normal eating and 2 days of very low energy intake each week — was slightly more effective in reducing fasting blood glucose, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering findings are yet to appear in a peer-reviewed researcher Haohao Zhang, PhD, chief physician at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University in Zhengzhou, China, told Medical News Today:'All three dietary approaches — IER, TRE [time-restricted eating], and CER [continuous energy restriction] — were beneficial because they reduced total calorie intake, a key factor in improving glycemic control (HbA1c) and promoting weight loss in obese individuals with type 2 diabetes. Regardless of the method, calorie restriction facilitated weight loss, reducing insulin resistance and improving glycemic control.'3 ways to reduce energy intake in diabetesThe researchers recruited 90 people with type 2 diabetes and obesity into their study. They then randomly assigned them to three groups, each of which followed a different diet program. At the start, participants had a mean age of 36.8 years, and a mean duration of type 2 diabetes of 1.5 total, 63 people (18 women and 45 men) completed the 16-week, nutritionist-supervised researchers measured glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) — a standard test for type 2 diabetes that measures blood glucose over the previous 90 days — at the start and end of the trial. Optimal HbA1c is less than 5.7%, with 6.5% or over indicating type 2 the start of the study participants had a mean HbA1c, of 7.42%, and a mean body mass index (BMI) of 31.7 kilograms per square meter (kg/m²).Each group followed one of three low-calorie diet programs, with the same overall energy intake each week, as Zhang explained to MNT:intermittent energy restriction (IER) — This group consumed very low calories (500–600 kilocalories [kcal]) on two nonconsecutive days per week, with normal eating on the remaining 5 days, adhering to a weekly total calorie goal. Eating times were not restricted, but calorie intake was limited on fasting eating (TRE) — Participants ate within a 10-hour window (6–8 am to 4–6 pm) each day, fasting for the remaining 14 hours. Within the eating window, food intake was controlled to match the weekly calorie goal consistent across all energy restriction (CER) — These people followed a low-calorie diet without specific time restrictions, maintaining a consistent weekly calorie deficit to match the other groups' weekly calorie intake. Which diet leads to weight loss and better blood glucose control?Participants in all three groups lost weight and showed better blood glucose control by the end of the 16-week study. Mean weight loss for the 3 groups was 7.5 kilograms (kg), with those in the IER group losing the most, and participants in all three groups reduced their HbA1c by more than 1%.David M. Cutler, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, not involved in the study, told MNT that:'Data from the study showed statistically significant benefit in weight loss and reduction in hemoglobin A1c, which indicates better control of diabetes. However, there was no statistically significant difference between the three groups for these measures.'Further research needed in diverse populationsCutler pointed out that: 'This study was conducted at The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. So, it remains to be seen if such dietary restrictions would yield similar results in an American population. Further research would need to be done in a larger, more diverse population to see which form of dietary restriction is most likely to be beneficial.'Zhang agreed, saying that future studies should 'include broader populations — e.g. [of] varying ages, ethnicities, or diabetes durations — to assess the generalizability of these dietary approaches, and explore psychological and behavioral factors affecting adherence to IER, TRE, and CER to optimize patient support and intervention design.'What is the best way to lose weight and manage type 2 diabetes?'The fact that only 63 of the 90 patients actually completed the study speaks to the fact that adhering to dietary restrictions is difficult,' Cutler told recommended the 5:2 diet 'due to its greater benefits in reducing fasting blood glucose, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering triglycerides, and achieving higher compliance (85%).'He added that it 'offers flexibility, allowing normal eating for five days and calorie restriction on two non-consecutive days, which may be easier to sustain than daily restrictions (CER) or strict eating windows (TRE).''However,' he told MNT that people should consult a dietitian and that, 'the choice should be individualized, considering patient preferences, lifestyle, and adherence capacity.'Both he and Cutler emphasized that any weight-loss regime will benefit people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, with Cutler concluding that:'The major take home message seems to be that any dietary restriction can be helpful for weight loss and managing type 2 diabetes if [the] patient will stick to it. My personal recommendation is to eat less, and mostly vegetables. And for people who want more structure than that, they should try any form of intermittent fasting or specific calorie restriction which is most appealing to them.'
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10-06-2025
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Thirteen Studies of Ascentage Pharma's Assets Including Olverembatinib and Lisaftoclax Selected for Presentations at 2025 European Hematology Association Annual Congress
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers, announced that 13 studies of its core assets - including the novel drug olverembatinib (HQP1351), the investigational Bcl-2 inhibitor lisaftoclax (APG-2575), and the investigational EED inhibitor APG-5918 – will be featured in an oral presentation, multiple poster presentations and multiple online publications at the 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress taking place in Milan, Italy, from June 12-15, 2025. The EHA Annual Congress is the largest gathering of the hematology community in Europe. Attracting more than 10,000 attendees from more than 100 countries every year, the congress showcases cutting-edge research and ground-breaking clinical results in the field of hematology. Oral PresentationIntegrating Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights for Predicting Responses and Outcomes in Patients with CML Receiving 3rd-Generation TKI Therapy Abstract#: S162 Session: Biology of CML treatment response and resistance Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 17:30-17:45 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 23:30-23:45 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Qian Jiang, Peking University People's Hospital; Dr. Xiaoshuai Zhang, Peking University People's Hospital Poster PresentationsFrontline Chemotherapy-Free Combination of Olverembatinib with Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Preliminary Outcomes of a Prospective Study Abstract#: PF384 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Prof. Xiaowen Tang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Xin Zhang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University A Phase 2 Study of Olverembatinib for the Treatment of Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with FGFR1 Rearrangement Abstract#: PF390 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Suning Chen, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Wenzhi Cai, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Efficacy and Safety of Regimen with Olverembatinib and Blinatumomab for the Frontline Treatment of Ph-Positive or Ph-Like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PS1367 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Hongsheng Zhou, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University; Xiuli Xu, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Combination of Olverembatinib and VP Regimen as First-Line Therapy for Adult Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Single-Arm, Multicentre, Phase 2 Trial Abstract#: PS1372 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Jie Jin, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine; Dr. Gaixiang Xu, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Efficacy and Safety of The Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Olverembatinib in Combination with Inotuzumab Ozogamicin for the Treatment of Adult Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients With Relapsed Disease or Persistent Minimal Residual Disease Bridging to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase II Study Abstract#: PS1387 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Erlie Jiang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College; Xiaoyu Zhang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Embryonic Ectoderm Development (EED) Inhibitor APG-5918 Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity and Synergizes with Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Tucidinostat in PreclinicalT-Cell Lymphoma (TCL) Models Abstract#: PS1993 Session: Lymphoma biology & translational research Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Principal Author: Dr. Eric Liang, Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. Online PublicationsAlternating Low-Dose Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Blinatumomab in Maintenance Therapy for Ph+ ALL: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis Abstract: PB2384 Principal Author: Prof. Zi-Yuan Nie, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Efficacy and Safety of Blinatumomab in Newly-Diagnosed Patients with Ph-Positive/Negative B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PB2363 Principal Author: Yinqiang Zhang, Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Efficacy and Safety of the Third-Generation TKI Olverembatinib in Relapsed and Persistent MRD Positive Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Abstract#: PB2360 Principal Author: Xinwen Jiang, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Clinical Features and Genetic Abnormalities Predict Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in the Accelerated-Phase Receiving Olverembatinib Therapy: A Retrospective Multicenter Study Abstract#: PB2701 Principal Author: Mengyao Yuan, Peking University People's Hospital A Real-World Study of Olverembatinib in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from China: A Single-Center Retrospective Study Abstract#: PB2714 Principal Author: Tian Dong, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Synergistic Effects of Olverembatinib (HQP1351) Combined with Bcl-2 Inhibitor Lisaftoclax (APG-2575) and Bcl-2/Bcl-xL Inhibitor Pelcitoclax (APG-1252) in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) Abstract#: PB2341 Principal Author: Bo Peng, Ascentage Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. About Ascentage PharmaAscentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers. The company has built a rich pipeline of innovative drug candidates that includes inhibitors targeting key proteins in the apoptotic pathway, such as Bcl-2 and MDM2-p53 and next-generation kinase inhibitors. The lead asset, olverembatinib, is the first novel third-generation BCR-ABL1 inhibitor approved in China for the treatment of patients with CML in chronic phase (CML-CP) with T315I mutations, CML in accelerated phase (CML-AP) with T315I mutations, and CML-CP that is resistant or intolerant to first and second-generation TKIs. It is covered by the China National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or POLARIS-2, of olverembatinib for CML, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL patients and SDH-deficient GIST patients. The second lead asset, lisaftoclax, is a novel Bcl-2 inhibitor for the treatment of various hematologic malignancies. The NDA for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory CLL and SLL was accepted with Priority Review designation by China's National Medical Products Administration. The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or GLORA, of lisaftoclax in combination with BTK inhibitors for patients with CLL/SLL previously treated with BTK inhibitors for more than 12 months with suboptimal response, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed CLL/SLL, AML, and MDS patients. Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships and other relationships with numerous leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, such as Takeda, AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, and Innovent, in addition to research and development relationships with leading research institutions, such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, National Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. For more information, visit Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements, including statements that express Ascentage Pharma's opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results of operations or financial condition. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as discussed in Ascentage Pharma's filings with the SEC, including those set forth in the sections titled 'Risk factors' and 'Special note regarding forward-looking statements and industry data' in its Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on January 21, 2025, and the Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025, the sections headed 'Forward-looking Statements' and 'Risk Factors' in the prospectus of the Company for its Hong Kong initial public offering dated October 16, 2019, and other filings with the SEC and/or The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited we made or make from time to time that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation do not constitute profit forecast by the Company's management. As a result of these factors, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on Ascentage Pharma's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statements. Ascentage Pharma does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Contacts Investor Relations: Hogan Wan, Head of IR and Strategy Ascentage Pharma +86 512 85557777 Stephanie Carrington ICR Healthcare +1 (646) 277-1282 Media Relations: Sean Leous ICR Healthcare +1 (646) 866-4012Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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Thirteen Studies of Ascentage Pharma's Assets Including Olverembatinib and Lisaftoclax Selected for Presentations at 2025 European Hematology Association Annual Congress
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers, announced that 13 studies of its core assets - including the novel drug olverembatinib (HQP1351), the investigational Bcl-2 inhibitor lisaftoclax (APG-2575), and the investigational EED inhibitor APG-5918 – will be featured in an oral presentation, multiple poster presentations and multiple online publications at the 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress taking place in Milan, Italy, from June 12-15, 2025. The EHA Annual Congress is the largest gathering of the hematology community in Europe. Attracting more than 10,000 attendees from more than 100 countries every year, the congress showcases cutting-edge research and ground-breaking clinical results in the field of hematology. Oral PresentationIntegrating Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights for Predicting Responses and Outcomes in Patients with CML Receiving 3rd-Generation TKI Therapy Abstract#: S162 Session: Biology of CML treatment response and resistance Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 17:30-17:45 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 23:30-23:45 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Qian Jiang, Peking University People's Hospital; Dr. Xiaoshuai Zhang, Peking University People's Hospital Poster PresentationsFrontline Chemotherapy-Free Combination of Olverembatinib with Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Preliminary Outcomes of a Prospective Study Abstract#: PF384 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Prof. Xiaowen Tang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Xin Zhang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University A Phase 2 Study of Olverembatinib for the Treatment of Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with FGFR1 Rearrangement Abstract#: PF390 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Suning Chen, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Wenzhi Cai, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Efficacy and Safety of Regimen with Olverembatinib and Blinatumomab for the Frontline Treatment of Ph-Positive or Ph-Like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PS1367 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Hongsheng Zhou, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University; Xiuli Xu, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Combination of Olverembatinib and VP Regimen as First-Line Therapy for Adult Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Single-Arm, Multicentre, Phase 2 Trial Abstract#: PS1372 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Jie Jin, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine; Dr. Gaixiang Xu, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Efficacy and Safety of The Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Olverembatinib in Combination with Inotuzumab Ozogamicin for the Treatment of Adult Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients With Relapsed Disease or Persistent Minimal Residual Disease Bridging to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase II Study Abstract#: PS1387 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Erlie Jiang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College; Xiaoyu Zhang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Embryonic Ectoderm Development (EED) Inhibitor APG-5918 Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity and Synergizes with Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Tucidinostat in PreclinicalT-Cell Lymphoma (TCL) Models Abstract#: PS1993 Session: Lymphoma biology & translational research Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Principal Author: Dr. Eric Liang, Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. Online PublicationsAlternating Low-Dose Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Blinatumomab in Maintenance Therapy for Ph+ ALL: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis Abstract: PB2384 Principal Author: Prof. Zi-Yuan Nie, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Efficacy and Safety of Blinatumomab in Newly-Diagnosed Patients with Ph-Positive/Negative B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PB2363 Principal Author: Yinqiang Zhang, Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Efficacy and Safety of the Third-Generation TKI Olverembatinib in Relapsed and Persistent MRD Positive Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Abstract#: PB2360 Principal Author: Xinwen Jiang, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Clinical Features and Genetic Abnormalities Predict Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in the Accelerated-Phase Receiving Olverembatinib Therapy: A Retrospective Multicenter Study Abstract#: PB2701 Principal Author: Mengyao Yuan, Peking University People's Hospital A Real-World Study of Olverembatinib in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from China: A Single-Center Retrospective Study Abstract#: PB2714 Principal Author: Tian Dong, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Synergistic Effects of Olverembatinib (HQP1351) Combined with Bcl-2 Inhibitor Lisaftoclax (APG-2575) and Bcl-2/Bcl-xL Inhibitor Pelcitoclax (APG-1252) in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) Abstract#: PB2341 Principal Author: Bo Peng, Ascentage Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. About Ascentage PharmaAscentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers. The company has built a rich pipeline of innovative drug candidates that includes inhibitors targeting key proteins in the apoptotic pathway, such as Bcl-2 and MDM2-p53 and next-generation kinase inhibitors. The lead asset, olverembatinib, is the first novel third-generation BCR-ABL1 inhibitor approved in China for the treatment of patients with CML in chronic phase (CML-CP) with T315I mutations, CML in accelerated phase (CML-AP) with T315I mutations, and CML-CP that is resistant or intolerant to first and second-generation TKIs. It is covered by the China National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or POLARIS-2, of olverembatinib for CML, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL patients and SDH-deficient GIST patients. The second lead asset, lisaftoclax, is a novel Bcl-2 inhibitor for the treatment of various hematologic malignancies. The NDA for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory CLL and SLL was accepted with Priority Review designation by China's National Medical Products Administration. The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or GLORA, of lisaftoclax in combination with BTK inhibitors for patients with CLL/SLL previously treated with BTK inhibitors for more than 12 months with suboptimal response, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed CLL/SLL, AML, and MDS patients. Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships and other relationships with numerous leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, such as Takeda, AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, and Innovent, in addition to research and development relationships with leading research institutions, such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, National Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. For more information, visit Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements, including statements that express Ascentage Pharma's opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results of operations or financial condition. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties as discussed in Ascentage Pharma's filings with the SEC, including those set forth in the sections titled 'Risk factors' and 'Special note regarding forward-looking statements and industry data' in its Registration Statement on Form F-1, as amended, filed with the SEC on January 21, 2025, and the Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 16, 2025, the sections headed 'Forward-looking Statements' and 'Risk Factors' in the prospectus of the Company for its Hong Kong initial public offering dated October 16, 2019, and other filings with the SEC and/or The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited we made or make from time to time that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation do not constitute profit forecast by the Company's management. As a result of these factors, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on Ascentage Pharma's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects and speak only as of the date of such statements. Ascentage Pharma does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 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Thirteen Studies of Ascentage Pharma's Assets Including Olverembatinib and Lisaftoclax Selected for Presentations at 2025 European Hematology Association Annual Congress
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers, announced that 13 studies of its core assets - including the novel drug olverembatinib (HQP1351), the investigational Bcl-2 inhibitor lisaftoclax (APG-2575), and the investigational EED inhibitor APG-5918 – will be featured in an oral presentation, multiple poster presentations and multiple online publications at the 2025 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Congress taking place in Milan, Italy, from June 12-15, 2025. The EHA Annual Congress is the largest gathering of the hematology community in Europe. Attracting more than 10,000 attendees from more than 100 countries every year, the congress showcases cutting-edge research and ground-breaking clinical results in the field of hematology. Oral PresentationIntegrating Genomic and Transcriptomic Insights for Predicting Responses and Outcomes in Patients with CML Receiving 3rd-Generation TKI Therapy Abstract#: S162 Session: Biology of CML treatment response and resistance Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 17:30-17:45 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 23:30-23:45 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Qian Jiang, Peking University People's Hospital; Dr. Xiaoshuai Zhang, Peking University People's Hospital Poster PresentationsFrontline Chemotherapy-Free Combination of Olverembatinib with Venetoclax and Azacitidine in Newly Diagnosed Ph+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Preliminary Outcomes of a Prospective Study Abstract#: PF384 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Prof. Xiaowen Tang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Xin Zhang, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University A Phase 2 Study of Olverembatinib for the Treatment of Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with FGFR1 Rearrangement Abstract#: PF390 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Friday, 13 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Saturday, 14 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Suning Chen, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University; Wenzhi Cai, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University Efficacy and Safety of Regimen with Olverembatinib and Blinatumomab for the Frontline Treatment of Ph-Positive or Ph-Like Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PS1367 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Hongsheng Zhou, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University; Xiuli Xu, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Combination of Olverembatinib and VP Regimen as First-Line Therapy for Adult Patients with Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: A Single-Arm, Multicentre, Phase 2 Trial Abstract#: PS1372 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Authors: Prof. Jie Jin, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine; Dr. Gaixiang Xu, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine Efficacy and Safety of The Third-Generation Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Olverembatinib in Combination with Inotuzumab Ozogamicin for the Treatment of Adult Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients With Relapsed Disease or Persistent Minimal Residual Disease Bridging to Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Phase II Study Abstract#: PS1387 Session: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia – Clinical Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Beijing Time Principal Author: Erlie Jiang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College; Xiaoyu Zhang, Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College Embryonic Ectoderm Development (EED) Inhibitor APG-5918 Exhibits Potent Antitumor Activity and Synergizes with Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Tucidinostat in PreclinicalT-Cell Lymphoma (TCL) Models Abstract#: PS1993 Session: Lymphoma biology & translational research Date and Time: Saturday, 14 June, 18:30-19:30 CEST / Sunday, 15 June, 00:30-01:30 Principal Author: Dr. Eric Liang, Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. Online PublicationsAlternating Low-Dose Inotuzumab Ozogamicin and Blinatumomab in Maintenance Therapy for Ph+ ALL: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis Abstract: PB2384 Principal Author: Prof. Zi-Yuan Nie, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Efficacy and Safety of Blinatumomab in Newly-Diagnosed Patients with Ph-Positive/Negative B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Abstract#: PB2363 Principal Author: Yinqiang Zhang, Institute of Hematology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Efficacy and Safety of the Third-Generation TKI Olverembatinib in Relapsed and Persistent MRD Positive Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Patients Abstract#: PB2360 Principal Author: Xinwen Jiang, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University Clinical Features and Genetic Abnormalities Predict Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in the Accelerated-Phase Receiving Olverembatinib Therapy: A Retrospective Multicenter Study Abstract#: PB2701 Principal Author: Mengyao Yuan, Peking University People's Hospital A Real-World Study of Olverembatinib in the Treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia from China: A Single-Center Retrospective Study Abstract#: PB2714 Principal Author: Tian Dong, West China Hospital of Sichuan University Synergistic Effects of Olverembatinib (HQP1351) Combined with Bcl-2 Inhibitor Lisaftoclax (APG-2575) and Bcl-2/Bcl-xL Inhibitor Pelcitoclax (APG-1252) in T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) Abstract#: PB2341 Principal Author: Bo Peng, Ascentage Pharma (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. About Ascentage PharmaAscentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in cancers. The company has built a rich pipeline of innovative drug candidates that includes inhibitors targeting key proteins in the apoptotic pathway, such as Bcl-2 and MDM2-p53 and next-generation kinase inhibitors. The lead asset, olverembatinib, is the first novel third-generation BCR-ABL1 inhibitor approved in China for the treatment of patients with CML in chronic phase (CML-CP) with T315I mutations, CML in accelerated phase (CML-AP) with T315I mutations, and CML-CP that is resistant or intolerant to first and second-generation TKIs. It is covered by the China National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL). The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or POLARIS-2, of olverembatinib for CML, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL patients and SDH-deficient GIST patients. The second lead asset, lisaftoclax, is a novel Bcl-2 inhibitor for the treatment of various hematologic malignancies. The NDA for the treatment of relapsed and/or refractory CLL and SLL was accepted with Priority Review designation by China's National Medical Products Administration. The Company is currently conducting an FDA-cleared, global registrational Phase III trial, or GLORA, of lisaftoclax in combination with BTK inhibitors for patients with CLL/SLL previously treated with BTK inhibitors for more than 12 months with suboptimal response, as well as global registrational Phase III trials for newly diagnosed CLL/SLL, AML, and MDS patients. Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships and other relationships with numerous leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, such as Takeda, AstraZeneca, Merck, Pfizer, and Innovent, in addition to research and development relationships with leading research institutions, such as Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mayo Clinic, National Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. For more information, visit Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 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