FDA approves penpulimab-kcqx + chemo combo for 1L NPC and monotherapy in 2L+ NPC
Dr. Yu Xia, Founder, Chairwoman, President & CEO of Akeso, expressed: “We are very excited by the approval of penpulimab-kcqx’s approval in the US FDA for first line and later line NPC. Beyond reaching our first international regulatory milestone, this approval also provides an important immunotherapy treatment option for patients with NPC in the United States. The FDA approval of penpulimab-kcqx not only highlights the quality of our innovation but also underscores Akeso’s focus on delivering treatments for difficult to treat cancers for patients around the world. We are deeply grateful to all the researchers, participants, and patients who have contributed to this success. Akeso will continue to advance first and best in class therapies, including bispecific antibodies and CD47 inhibitors, challenge global standards of care and unlocking the full potential of our pipeline for cancer patients everywhere.”
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