BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genta Incorporated announced that several presentations related to the Company's clinical programs will be featured at the annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) in Orlando, FL during December 9-12, 2006. Programs involving Genasense(R) (oblimersen sodium) Injection, Genta's lead anticancer compound, are featured in several abstracts related to chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), as follows:
- Durable clinical benefit is associated with objective response and not lack of progression in patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL): Results from the Genasense/Flu/Cy Phase 3 Study. Poster #57-III; Monday, December 11, 2006, 10:30 am-7:00 pm. - "Complete" remission in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is strongly affected by the use of CT Scanning: Results from a prospective randomized trial of fludarabine plus cyclophosphamide (Flu/Cy) with or without Genasense (oblimersen) in patients with relapsed or refractory disease. Poster #63-III; Monday, December 11, 2006, 10:30 am-7:00 pm.
Text of these abstracts can be viewed at the ASH website: www.hematology.org. Scientific and clinical aspects of apoptotic defects in CLL and potential new therapeutic options that target apoptosis will be discussed in a scientific symposium on Friday, December 8th. That session, entitled "Targeting Apoptosis: The Next Generation of Cancer Therapy", includes the following presentations and speakers:
- Clinical Results: Targeting Apoptosis in CLL: Bruce D. Cheson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Head of Hematology, Georgetown University Hospital, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. - Why Target Apoptosis?: Dennis A. Carson, MD, Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, and Director, USD-Moores Cancer Center. - New Technologies: The Road to Individualized Therapy: Anthony G. Letai, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Department of Medical Oncology/Hemtaologic Neoplasia, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. - Apoptosis Activation: Clinical Lessons Learned: Anthony W. Tolcher, MD, Director of Clinical Research, Institute for Drug Development, Cancer Therapy & Research Center, San Antonio, TX. - Apoptosis Targeted Therapy: Where Are We Going?: Owen A. O'Connor, MD, PhD, Attending Physician and Head, Laboratory of Experimental Therapeutics for Lymphoproliferative Malignancies, and Member, Lymphoma Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. About Genasense
Genasense inhibits production of Bcl-2, a protein made by cancer cells that is thought to block chemotherapy-induced apoptosis (programmed cell death). By reducing the amount of Bcl-2 in cancer cells, Genasense may enhance the effectiveness of current anticancer treatment. Genta is pursuing a broad clinical development program with Genasense evaluating its potential to treat various forms of cancer.
About Genta
Genta Incorporated is a biopharmaceutical company with a diversified product portfolio that is focused on delivering innovative products for the treatment of patients with cancer. The company's research platform is anchored by two major programs that center on oligonucleotides (RNA- and DNA- based medicines) and small molecules. Genasense(R) (oblimersen sodium) Injection is the company's lead compound from its oligonucleotide program. The Company has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the Food and Drug Administration for the use of Genasense plus fludarabine and cyclophosphamide for treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Genta has also completed a Marketing Authorization Application to the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) for use of Genasense plus dacarbazine for treatment of patients with advanced melanoma. The leading drug in Genta's small molecule program is Ganite(R) (gallium nitrate injection), which the company is exclusively marketing in the U.S. for treatment of symptomatic patients with cancer related hypercalcemia that is resistant to hydration. For more information about Genta, please visit our website at: www.genta.com.
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