Clinical validation of NANO-PL: a hydrogel-based formulation of a small molecule for a highly targeted therapy against Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)

NANO-PL is a hydrogel-based, one-time treatment for glioblastoma that shows promising safety and efficacy, including tumor eradication and improved survival rates in preclinical models.

Subsidie
€ 2.499.999
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

Glioblastoma (GBM) is considered the highest unmet need in oncology. The average life expectancy of GBM patients is 12-18 months, and the 5-year survival rates remain below 7%. Despite the efforts, the available therapy today counts only with a few (ineffective) approved therapies.

Discovery and Development

Using a machine learning algorithm, we have discovered a correlation between a small molecule and an unexplored target in GBM. We have developed a hydrogel-based formulation of the molecule with great safety and efficacy in vivo.

Efficacy Results

Our formulation showed:

  • 40% long-term survival in a GBM rat model
  • Complete tumour eradication after a single dose treatment

Treatment Overview

NANO-PL is a one-time treatment, applied locally during surgery, which is effective even in GBM cells that are resistant to the standard of care or those involved in recurrence.

Synergistic Effects

NANO-PL also showed a synergistic efficacy with temozolomide, the standard-of-care.

Future Directions

The EIC will enable the clinical validation of NANO-PL, completely unlocking the GBM treatment.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.499.999
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.800.691

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-11-2024
Einddatum28-2-2026
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • TARGTEX SApenvoerder

Land(en)

Portugal

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