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HBsAg release inhibitor

20d
GV1001 Subcutaneous(SC) for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=180, Active, not recruiting, GemVax & Kael | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2025 --> Apr 2025
Trial primary completion date
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
2ms
GV1001 Subcutaneous(SC) for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Disease (AD) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=180, Active, not recruiting, GemVax & Kael | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Sep 2024 --> Mar 2026 | Trial primary completion date: Jul 2023 --> Sep 2025
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
2ms
A Study of LP-128 Capsules in Healthy Subjects (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=104, Active, not recruiting, Guangzhou Lupeng Pharmaceutical Company LTD. | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting | Trial completion date: Dec 2023 --> Dec 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Dec 2023 --> Dec 2024
Enrollment closed • Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
3ms
New P2 trial
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
4ms
Retrospective Analysis of the Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Telomerase Peptide Immunotherapy Combined with Cytotoxic Chemotherapy. (PubMed, Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press))
The patients in this study experienced no additional toxicities other than the cytotoxic chemotherapy-associated side effects. GV1001 is a relatively safe anticancer vaccine for patients with heavily-treated breast cancer and can to improve the quality of life.
Retrospective data • Journal • IO biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
5ms
GV1001 Subcutaneous(SC) for the Treatment of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=75, Recruiting, GemVax & Kael | Phase classification: P2a --> P2
Phase classification
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
6ms
P3 data • Journal • Metastases
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CCL11 (C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 11)
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gemcitabine • capecitabine • LucaVax (tertomotide)
7ms
Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetic Characteristics Evaluation on GST-HG121 Tablets (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=114, Recruiting, Fujian Akeylink Biotechnology Co., Ltd. | Trial completion date: Jul 2023 --> Mar 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Feb 2023 --> Dec 2023
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date
8ms
A recombinant oncolytic influenza virus carrying GV1001 triggers an anti-tumor immune response. (PubMed, Hum Gene Ther)
Consistent with the in vitro results, the recombinant oncolytic influenza virus significantly inhibited liver tumor growth in mice in vivo, in addition to inducing an anti-tumor immune response, including an increase in the number of CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes and, in turn, improving survival. Our results suggest that oncolytic influenza virus carrying GV1001 is a promising immunotherapy in patients with HCC.
Journal • Oncolytic virus • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
9ms
Recent treatment advances and practical management of hepatitis D virus. (PubMed, Clin Med (Lond))
This makes the management of HDV a challenge for physicians. In this review, we look at the background, diagnosis and treatment of HDV, informed by our hospital data, to set out the optimal management of HDV; we also explore novel treatment options for this disease.
Review • Journal
10ms
Efficacy of GV1001 with gemcitabine/capecitabine in previously untreated patients with advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma having high serum eotaxin levels (KG4/2015) (IASGO 2023)
Total 148 patients were randomly assigned to the GV1001 (n=75) and control groups (n=73). The GV1001 group showed improved median OS (11.3 vs. 7.5 months, p=0.021) and TTP (7.3 vs.
Clinical • Metastases
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CCL11 (C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 11)
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gemcitabine • capecitabine • LucaVax (tertomotide)
11ms
Copula graphic estimation of the survival function with dependent censoring and its application to analysis of pancreatic cancer clinical trial. (PubMed, Stat Methods Med Res)
As an application example, we estimate the survival function of the overall survival time of the KG4/2015 study, the phase 3 clinical trial of the efficacy of GV1001 as a treatment for pancreatic cancer...Applying the estimation method with dependent censoring, we obtain that the estimates of the median survival times are 339 days in the treatment group and 225.5 days in the control group. We also find that the estimated difference of the medians is 113.5 days, and the difference is statistically significant at the one-sided level with size 2.5.
Journal
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
1year
A new synthetic peptide DS-2 enhanced anti-tumor activity by targeting human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) in prostate cancer cells (AACR 2023)
In the present study, we synthetized a new peptide, DS-2, based on the telomerase vaccine GV1001, a 16-mer peptide...These data indicated that the inhibition of hTERT expression by DS-2 suppressed prostate cancer cell growth and induced anti-cancer immunity. Therefore, DS-2 might be used as a novel therapeutic drug for cancer immunotherapy by targeting hTERT in prostate cancer.
IO biomarker
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TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase)
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TERT overexpression
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
over1year
A novel telomerase-derived peptide GV1001-mediated inhibition of angiogenesis: Regulation of VEGF/VEGFR-2 signaling pathways. (PubMed, Transl Oncol)
Furthermore, GV1001 suppresses the proliferation and invasion of non-small cell lung cancer cells, and the release of VEGF from the cells, suggesting the regulatory role of GV1001 in tumor-derived angiogenesis as well as cancer cell growth and progression. Collectively, our study reports the pharmacological potential of GV1001 in the regulation of angiogenesis, and warrants further evaluation and development of GV1001 as a promising therapeutic agent for a variety of angiogenesis-related diseases including cancer.
Journal
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TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase) • MMP2 (Matrix metallopeptidase 2)
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
over1year
Clinical Trials in HDV: Measuring Success. (PubMed, Hepatology)
Recently, a wave of new investigational therapies has come under evaluation, including bulevirtide, lonafarnib, pegylated interferon lambda (PEG-IFNλ), and REP-2139 creating new excitement in HDV. These clinical benefits may include reducing the risk of progression to cirrhosis, hepatic decompensation, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver transplantation, and mortality. However, the optimal way to measure success in HDV clinical trials remains unknown and will continue to evolve.
Journal
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)
2years
A phase II study of chemotherapy in combination with telomerase peptide vaccine (GV1001) as second-line treatment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. (PubMed, J Cancer)
Cytotoxic chemotherapy and targeted agents (bevacizumab, cetuximab, or aflibercept) were allowed to be used at the discretion of the investigator. The baseline eotaxin level was not associated with any efficacy outcome. Although no clear GV1001-specific immune response was observed, the addition of GV1001 vaccination to chemotherapy was tolerable and associated with modest efficacy outcomes.
P2 data • Journal • Combination therapy
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • CCL11 (C-C Motif Chemokine Ligand 11)
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Erbitux (cetuximab) • LucaVax (tertomotide)
over2years
Distinct clinical and genetic features of hepatitis B virus-associated follicular lymphoma in Chinese patients. (PubMed, Blood Adv)
Taken together, we present new genetic/epigenetic evidence that links chronic HBV infection to B-cell lymphomagenesis, and HBV-associated FL is likely to have a distinct cell-of-origin and represent as a separate subtype of FL. Targetable genetic/epigenetic alterations identified in tumors and their associated tumor microenvironment may provide potential novel therapeutic approaches for this subgroup of patients.
Clinical • Journal • IO biomarker
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TP53 (Tumor protein P53) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • MYD88 (MYD88 Innate Immune Signal Transduction Adaptor) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CREBBP (CREB binding protein) • SETD2 (SET Domain Containing 2, Histone Lysine Methyltransferase) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • TNFAIP3 (TNF Alpha Induced Protein 3) • LYN (LYN Proto-Oncogene Src Family Tyrosine Kinase) • PIM1 (Pim-1 Proto-Oncogene)
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TP53 mutation • CREBBP mutation • BCL2 translocation
over2years
HBV REACTIVATION IN CLL PATIENTS WITH OCCULT HBV INFECTION TREATED WITH IBRUTINIB WITH OR WITHOUT VIRAL PROPHYLAXIS. A RETROSPECTIVE MULTICENTRIC GIMEMA STUDY (SIE 2021)
Guidelines suggest lamivudine prophylaxis in OBI/CLL pts treated with CIT... From the collected evidence, it seems reasonable to suggest that prophylactic treatment should be considered appropriate and started in pts who were previously treated with CIT. For the treatment naïve group, a clinical choice could be performed, knowing that reactivation could seldomly occur and be detected in time to promptly treat the pts, but prophylaxis is not mandatory for a favourable clinical course.
Retrospective data • IO biomarker
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IGH (Immunoglobulin Heavy Locus)
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Imbruvica (ibrutinib)
over2years
Identification and functional characterization of miR-451a as a novel plasma-based biomarker for occult hepatitis B virus infection. (PubMed, Microb Pathog)
A plasma panel, including miR-340-3p and miR-451a that might suppress HBV replication by targeting ATF2, has the potential as biomarkers for HBV infection. In the setting of blood donations, this panel would be more practical to moderately differentiate OBI in HBsAg-negative donors.
Journal
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MIR340 (MicroRNA 340) • MIR451A (MicroRNA 451a)
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miR-451 overexpression
over2years
Viral Hepatitis and Hepatocellular Carcinoma: State of the Art. (PubMed, Pathogens)
Summarizing the results, HBV and HCV infection represent the most associated forms of viral hepatitis causing HCC. Further studies are warranted to further improve the prediction of high-risk patients and development of targeted therapeutics preventing the transition from hepatic inflammation-fibrosis to cancer.
Review • Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8)
over2years
Anti-metastatic effect of GV1001 on prostate cancer cells; roles of GnRHR-mediated Gαs-cAMP pathway and AR-YAP1 axis. (PubMed, Cell Biosci)
Overall, this study reveals an essential role of AR-YAP1 in the regulation of PCa cell migration, and provides evidence that GV1001 could be a novel GnRHR ligand to inhibit metastasis of PCa via the Gαs/cAMP pathway.
Journal
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AR (Androgen receptor) • TERT (Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase) • YAP1 (Yes associated protein 1) • CTGF (Connective tissue growth factor) • NKX3-1 (NK3 homeobox 1)
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LucaVax (tertomotide)
over2years
Rituximab Biosimilar Combined with Pegylated Interferon α-2b in Patients with Untreated Advanced Indolent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Preliminary Results from a Multicenter, Single-Arm, Phase II Study (ASH 2021)
During induction phase, pts received rituximab biosimilar (Henliritux ® Shanghai Henlius Biotech) 375 mg/m 2 intravenous infusion on d1. Peg-IFN-α2b (Pegberon ® , Xiamen Amoytop Biotech) was given at a dose of 135ug, subcutaneously, on d1,8...Simultaneously, CHB pts orally treated with entecavir continuously... Rituximab biosimilar plus pegylated interferon α-2b provided favorable response in newly diagnosed advanced iBCL and was well tolerated. No hepatitis B virus reactivation was observed. Further investigation is warranted.
Clinical • P2 data
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)
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Hanlikang (rituximab biosimilar)
over2years
Asociación Mexicana de Hepatología A.C. Clinical guideline on hepatitis B. (PubMed, Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed))
Semi-annual liver ultrasound and serum alpha-fetoprotein testing favor early detection of that cancer and should be carried out in all patients with chronic HBV infection, regardless of the presence of advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis. Currently, nucleoside/nucleotide analogues that have a high barrier to resistance are the first-line therapies.
Clinical • Clinical guideline
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
over2years
Upregulation of Nei-Like DNA Glycosylase 3 Predicts Poor Prognosis in Hepatocellular Carcinoma. (PubMed, J Oncol)
Multivariate analysis and the prognostic nomograms revealed that tumor NEIL3 level may serve as a promising prognostic indicator for OS and DFS in HCC patients. Our findings suggested that NEIL3 might be a potential prognosis assessment marker and therapeutic target for HCC patients.
Journal
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NEIL3 (Nei Like DNA Glycosylase 3)
over2years
Mortality of inactive hepatitis B virus carriers in Japan is similar to that of the general population. (PubMed, Hepatol Res)
The long-term prognosis of well-defined ICs was similar to that of general population controls. In addition, the ICs had a high HBsAg clearance rate and low phase transition rate.
Clinical • Journal
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
over2years
[VIRTUAL] TO STUDY THE INCIDENCE OF RELAPSE AND NATURAL HISTORY ON STOPPING ANTIVIRAL THERAPY IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B (AASLD 2021)
Discontinuation of antiviral treatment in CHB children and adolescents can result in relapse in one third of the patients . Relapse is more often seen in those with HBeAg positivity and if >22.5 months time is taken for HBV DNA to become undetectable on antivirals. Discontinuation of antivirals along with retreatment with sequential therapy is feasible and safe in children .
Clinical
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)
over2years
[VIRTUAL] EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF SWITCHING TO TENOFOVIR ALAFENAMIDE FOR DECOMPENSATED HEPATITIS B CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS WITH POOR RESPONSE TO NUCLEOS(T) IDE ANALOGS THERAPY /LOW-LEVEL VIREMIA (AASLD 2021)
Switching to TAF monotherapy for patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis due to poor response to NAs therapy/LLV, is effective regarding both CVR and the liver function benefits. TAF has good renal safety for the treatment of decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.
Clinical
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B2M (Beta-2-microglobulin)
over2years
Entecavir combined with interferon-α is superior to entecavir monotherapy in reducing hepatic and extrahepatic cancer in patients with chronic hepatitis B. (PubMed, Cancer)
ETV combined with IFN-α therapy is superior to ETV monotherapy in reducing the risk of HCC and EHCs for patients with CHB. People who can tolerate and benefit from IFN-α therapy could consider combination therapy.
Clinical • Journal
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)
over2years
Clinical Limitations of Tissue Annexin A2 Level as a Predictor of Postoperative Overall Survival in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma. (PubMed, J Clin Med)
In conclusion, ANXA2 expression in HCC tissues could predict postoperative OS. However, the predictive value was limited in patients with specific clinical conditions.
Clinical • Journal
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
over2years
A Therapeutic Hepatitis B Virus DNA Vaccine Induces Specific Immune Responses in Mice and Non-Human Primates. (PubMed, Vaccines (Basel))
Therefore, a therapeutic DNA vaccine was designed, expressing both HBV core and polymerase proteins, and was sequence optimized to ensure high protein expression and secretion. Although the vaccine, administered intramuscularly via electroporation, had no effect on plasma viral parameters in a mouse model of persistent HBV infection, it did induce robust HBV-specific immune responses in healthy and adeno-associated hepatitis B virus (AAV-HBV) infected mice as well as in healthy non-human primates.
Preclinical • Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8)
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CD8-H
over2years
[VIRTUAL] Characteristics of chronic hepatitis B patients with severe outcomes in a large integrated healthcare system - 2008-2019 (PAID IDWeek 2021)
The characteristics of those with severe outcomes were consistent with those of overall CHB, although there was a 2-3 times higher prevalence of diabetes in those with severe outcomes. Identifying characteristics that are more prevalent in those with severe outcomes can help inform screening and management of CHB.
Clinical
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
over2years
Clinicopathological and prognostic features of hepatitis B virus-associated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a single-center retrospective study in China. (PubMed, Infect Agent Cancer)
Our study indicates that HBsAg-positive DLBCL has unique clinicopathological features and independent prognostic factors. Moreover, under antiviral prophylaxis, the survival of DLBCL patients with HBV infections was comparable to that of HBV-negative patients, and the use of rituximab significantly improved OS in HBsAg-positive DLBCL patients.
Retrospective data • Journal • IO biomarker
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MYC (V-myc avian myelocytomatosis viral oncogene homolog) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2)
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BCL2 expression • MYC expression
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Rituxan (rituximab) • doxorubicin hydrochloride • vincristine
over2years
Asociación Mexicana de Hepatología A.C. Clinical guideline on hepatitis B. (PubMed, Rev Gastroenterol Mex)
Semi-annual liver ultrasound and serum alpha-fetoprotein testing favor early detection of that cancer and should be carried out in all patients with chronic HBV infection, regardless of the presence of advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis. Currently, nucleoside/nucleotide analogues that have a high barrier to resistance are the first-line therapies.
Clinical • Clinical guideline
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
over2years
Clinical • Journal
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CD4 (CD4 Molecule)
almost3years
Patient-Derived Xenograft Models for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma and Their Application in Guiding Personalized Medicine. (PubMed, Front Oncol)
Additionally, PDX models reflected the heterogeneous sensitivity to lenvatinib treatment and CDH1 might be vital to lenvatinib-resistance. PDX models provide a powerful platform for preclinical drug discovery, and potentially facilitate the implementation of personalized medicine and improvement of survival of ICC cancer patient.
Preclinical • Journal
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CDH1 (Cadherin 1)
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Lenvima (lenvatinib)
almost3years
A male-ABCD algorithm for hepatocellular carcinoma risk prediction in HBsAg carriers. (PubMed, Chin J Cancer Res)
At 4.5 points, only 20.86% of participants in training cohort and 23.73% in validation cohort were recognized at high risk, with positive prediction value of 22.85% and 12.35%, respectively. Male-ABCD algorithm identified individual's risk for HCC occurrence within short term for their HCC precision surveillance.
Journal
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AFP (Alpha-fetoprotein)
almost3years
Poor clinical and virological outcome of nucleos(t)ide analogue monotherapy in HBV/HDV co-infected patients. (PubMed, Medicine (Baltimore))
Treatment with NA was associated with a higher likelihood of clinical disease progression. Interferon alpha therapy was beneficial in reducing liver complications and improves long-term outcome.
Clinical • Observational data • Retrospective data • Journal
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IFNA1 (Interferon Alpha 1)