RP2

Sturlimogene erparepvec
DEVELOPMENT STEP phase-2
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Target Indications

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Mechanism Abstract

A genetically modified oncolytic viral strain of the herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) virus, expressing the immunostimulatory cytokine granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and an antibody-like molecule directed against the human inhibitory T-cell-expressed receptor cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 (CTLA-4;CTLA4), with potential oncolytic, immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, sturlimogene erparepvec specifically infects and replicates in tumor cells causing viral-mediated tumor cell lysis. The released virus particles, in turn, infect and replicate in neighboring tumor cells. Tumor antigens released from the lysed tumor cells also activate the immune system to induce a tumor-specific systemic immune and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte (CTL) response, thereby killing nearby non-infected tumor cells. Sturlimogene erparepvec expresses a fusogenic protein, GALV-GP R-, for optimal tumor cell infection and killing. In addition, this agent promotes the secretion of GM-CSF and anti-CTLA-4 antibody-like molecule by the tumor cells. GM-CSF attracts dendritic cells (DCs) and may further stimulate a CTL-mediated immune response against tumor cells. Anti-CTLA-4 antibody-like molecule targets and binds to CTLA-4 expressed on T cells, and inhibits the CTLA-4-mediated downregulation of T-cell activation. This leads to a CTL-mediated immune response against tumor cells. CTLA-4, an inhibitory receptor and member of the immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF), plays a key role in the downregulation of the immune system.

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TOTAL EXTRACTED7
RECRUITING STATUS4
COMPLETED RUNS0
REGISTRY & PHASE
TESTED CONDITION
STUDY TITLE & LIFECYCLE TIMELINES
STATUS
Gastric AdenocarcinomaEsophageal Adenocarcinoma+1 more
N=34Est. Finish: 2029-11-01
Neoadjuvant Intra-tumoral RP2 and FLOT in Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
not yet recruiting
Hepatocellular CarcinomaBiliary Tract Cancer
N=60Est. Finish: 2028-07-01
Study of RP2 in Combination With Second-line Therapy in Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic HCC
recruiting
Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
N=280Est. Finish: 2031-10
A Randomized, Phase 2/3 Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of RP2 in Combination With Nivolumab in Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Naïve Adult Patients With Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
recruiting
Refractory Metastatic Colorectal CancerpMMR+1 more
N=5Est. Finish: 2025-08-18
RP2/RP3 in Combination With Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab for the Treatment of Patients With CRC
terminated
High-Risk Oral Precancerous Disease
N=25Est. Finish: 2029-01-01
Phase II Study of RP2 as Immunoprevention in High-Risk Oral Precancerous Disease
recruiting
Cancer
N=36Est. Finish: 2026-10-31
Study of RP2 Monotherapy and RP2 in Combination With Nivolumab in Patients With Solid Tumors
active not recruiting
MelanomaMetastatic Melanoma+2 more
N=50Est. Finish: 2035-12
A Study to Assess the Long-term Safety Outcomes in Patients Previously Treated With RP1, RP2, or RP3
recruiting

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