BeyondSpring's Plinabulin Combo Shows Durable OS, PFS in Post-ICI NSCLC, Outperforming Historical Data
Summary
BeyondSpring presented updated positive Phase 2 data for Plinabulin in combination with pembrolizumab and docetaxel for metastatic NSCLC patients who progressed after first-line immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The study demonstrated a median Progression-Free Survival of 7.0 months and a 24-month Overall Survival rate of 58.0% (median OS not reached), both significantly outperforming historical docetaxel data. This follows previous positive Phase 3 data for Plinabulin in NSCLC reported in March, and recent Q1 2026 results showing an increased net loss and low cash position. The strong efficacy data in a difficult-to-treat patient population provides significant validation for Plinabulin, the company's lead asset, and could be crucial for its future amidst financial challenges.
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