Breakthrough Clinical Results
Zenith Epigenetics announced that the FDA granted Fast Track designation to ZEN-3694, in combination with abemaciclib, for treating metastatic or unresectable NUT carcinoma after at least one prior chemotherapy regimen. NUT carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer with a significant unmet medical need. ZEN-3694 is a BET inhibitor that disrupts the activity of the NUT fusion protein, showing efficacy in preclinical studies. The Fast Track designation will expedite the drug's development and review process, potentially bringing a life-saving treatment to patients sooner. The drug is currently being evaluated in two active clinical trials.
Key Highlights
- FDA grants Fast Track designation to ZEN-3694 for NUT carcinoma.
- ZEN-3694 is being evaluated in combination with abemaciclib.
- Fast Track designation will expedite development and review of ZEN-3694.
- NUT carcinoma is a rare and aggressive cancer with a significant unmet medical need.
Incidence and Prevalence
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Mechanism of Action
Mechanisms of Action in NUT Carcinoma Drug Trials
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ZEN-3694 and Abemaciclib Clinical Trials
Based on a thorough review of the available information, there is no data regarding clinical trials of ZEN-3694 and abemaciclib combination therapy for oncologic indications outside of NUT midline carcinoma. The information sources do not contain any mentions of ZEN-3694 or abemaciclib, either as individual agents or in combination therapy for any indication.
Without specific information on additional indications, intervention models, dosing regimens, or trial designs for this combination therapy, no further details can be provided about their use beyond NUT carcinoma.