“We are thrilled to reach this milestone in the clinical development of NKT3964,” said Zhenhai Gao, Ph.D., co-founder, president, and CEO of NiKang. “Completing dosing in our first cohort brings us one step closer to understanding the potential of this groundbreaking CDK2 degrader, one of several molecules in our portfolio targeting the cell cycle. Initial PK data from the first cohort demonstrated good oral exposure that aligns with human PK projections. Additionally, NKT3964 has achieved CDK2 degradation levels in patients that are consistent with those observed in preclinical in vivo studies. These early observations are particularly encouraging as they address the considerable challenges of achieving oral bioavailability with a PROTAC degrader. These findings will help guide dose optimization as the trial advances. Our pipeline focused on cell cycle inhibition via CDK2 degradation or CDK2/CDK4 dual degradation enables us to have multiple opportunities for success. We are excited by this progress and remain committed to advancing transformative therapies to help patients fight cancer and live better lives.”
