Dizal to Present New Data at ASCO 2025
In an exciting announcement, Dizal Pharmaceutical, a forward-thinking biopharmaceutical company, has confirmed its participation in the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting set for 2025. The event will showcase cutting-edge study results from two of Dizal’s investigational cancer drugs, DZD8586 and DZD6008, focusing on their effects in treating B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-NHLs) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Key Presentations at ASCO 2025
Dizal’s DZD8586 has generated significant interest following the selection of its study results for oral and poster presentations, detailing a pooled safety and efficacy analysis conducted on patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). Those patients had undergone previous treatments with covalent and non-covalent BTK inhibitors as well as BTK degraders, emphasizing the drug's novel approach to addressing resistance mechanisms that often impede effective treatment outcomes.
The compelling early clinical data indicates that 94.4% of participants achieved tumor shrinkage when administered DZD8586 at doses starting from 50 mg daily. Moreover, significant responses were observed in various forms of B-NHLs, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The ongoing phase II study assessing DZD8586’s monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory DLBCL will also be featured, further demonstrating the drug's promising potential.
In addition to DZD8586, Dizal will unveil crucial Phase I/II results for DZD6008, a fourth-generation epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) designed for full blood-brain barrier (BBB) penetration. This development aims to offer a viable option for advanced NSCLC patients harboring EGFR mutations who have not responded successfully to prior third-generation EGFR therapies. Given lung cancer’s alarming association with brain metastases, this exploration is particularly timely, as up to 50% of NSCLC patients may develop these complications during their illness.
Preclinical evidence points to DZD6008's ability to effectively counteract tumor growth in EGFR-mutated lung cancer cases, especially for individuals with brain metastases who have exhausted other treatment avenues. The unveiling of these data reflects Dizal’s deep commitment to innovating solutions for cancer treatment, addressing high unmet medical needs within both hematological and solid tumors.
Commitment to Unmet Medical Needs
Dr. Xiaolin Zhang, CEO of Dizal, expressed pride in being recognized for oral presentations at ASCO for three consecutive years. “This highlights our dedication to tackling the unfixed medical gaps in the realm of hematological malignancies and lung cancer,” Zhang remarked. “We are excited to share our promising clinical findings, which could provide significant benefits to patients who have limited therapeutic options available.”
Presentation Details
Here are the presentation specifics for Dizal during ASCO 2025:
- - Lead Author: Prof. Jianyong Li
Abstract Title: Phase 1/2 Studies of DZD8586 in CLL/SLL Patients after Covalent or Non-covalent BTK Inhibitors and BTK Degraders
Presentation Date: May 31, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM (CDT)
- - Lead Author: Prof. Mengzhao Wang
Abstract Title: Phase 1/2 Study of DZD6008 in EGFR-mutant NSCLC
Presentation Date: May 31, 2025, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (CDT)
- - Lead Author: Prof. Lugui Qiu
Abstract Title: Phase 2 Study of DZD8586 in Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL
Publication Date: Online on May 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM (EDT)
About Dizal
Dizal is committed to discovering, developing, and commercializing novel therapeutics aimed at cancer and immunological diseases. Through a robust dedication to translational science and molecular design, Dizal fosters groundbreaking innovations tailored to meet significant healthcare needs across the globe. Its strategic focus on first-in-class treatments aims to revolutionize current therapeutic standards, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.
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