Ascentage Pharma Secures US FDA IND for Novel BTK Degrader, Advances Global Clinical Pipeline

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Ascentage Pharma announced significant progress at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, including U.S. FDA IND clearance for its novel BTK degrader APG-3288 and rapid advancement of multiple global registrational Phase III trials.

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• U.S. FDA IND Clearance for APG-3288

  The company received Investigational New Drug (IND) clearance from the U.S. FDA for APG-3288, a novel BTK protein degrader developed using its proprietary PROTAC technology, initiating clinical development in the U.S.

• Advancement of Global Registrational Phase III Trials

  Multiple global registrational Phase III studies, including GLORA, GLORA-4, POLARIS-1, and POLARIS-2, are progressing rapidly, indicating significant progress towards potential market approvals for key drug candidates.

• Dual-Engine Commercial Growth

  Ascentage Pharma's two commercialized hematology products, Olverembatinib and Lisaftoclax, are driving strong "dual-engine" growth in China, with expectations for continued sales growth and broader patient accessibility, including NRDL coverage for Lisaftoclax.

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This 6-K filing details Ascentage Pharma's global innovation strategy and recent achievements, presented at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. The U.S. FDA's IND clearance for APG-3288, a novel BTK protein degrader utilizing PROTAC technology, marks a significant expansion of the company's innovative pipeline into targeted degradation. This development, alongside the rapid progression of multiple global registrational Phase III trials for other key drug candidates and continued commercial growth of its two core hematology products, underscores the company's robust R&D capabilities and strategic execution. Investors should view this as a positive signal for future pipeline development and potential market expansion.