Pieris demonstrates potent anti-tumor activity of a VEGF-specific Anticalin in preclinical studies
Pieris AG announced it has demonstrated potent anti-tumor activity of PRS-050. The positive results with PRS-050, a VEGF-specific Anticalin® with extended serum half life, were achieved in a tumor xenograft model, thereby supporting the development of a superior biotherapeutic for a range of cancer indications.
PRS-050 targets VEGF, a key positive regulator of angiogenesis important in several diseases including cancer and neovascular eye disorders. PRS-050 exhibits a favorable binding and functional in vitro activity profile in direct comparison to all currently approved VEGF antagonists. Strong reduction of VEGF-induced enhanced vascular permeability after systemic administration of PRS-050 was also demonstrated in a second preclinical model. In both in vivo models PRS-050 was at least as efficacious as Avastin® (bevacizumab; Genentech / Roche).
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