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Boehringer Ingelheim to Present New Blood Cancer Data at ASH 2012 Annual Meeting
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By: PR Newswire
Nov. 29, 2012 09:32 AM
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim today announced that new data evaluating volasertib, an investigational polo-like kinase (Plk) inhibitor, will be presented at the 54th American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting taking place December 8-11 in Atlanta, Ga. Data include results from the Phase II portion of a Phase I/II study evaluating volasertib administered in addition to low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) compared to LDAC monotherapy in newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients ineligible for intensive treatment.1 Additionally, volasertib pre-clinical data in refractory pediatric leukemia cells will be presented.2 "Boehringer Ingelheim is looking forward to presenting the results for volasertib, a late-stage developmental compound in our growing oncology pipeline," said Berthold Greifenberg, M.D., vice president, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Oncology, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "The results add to a growing body of knowledge for volasertib and merit further investigation in this difficult-to-treat patient population with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)." Abstract details for each study are provided below: Presentations of Boehringer Ingelheim Investigational Oncology Compound Volasertib at ASH 2012 Annual Meeting
The Phase II results -- from the Phase I/II study that will be presented at ASH -- support the initiation of the Phase III POLO-AML-2 study (NCT01721876), which is designed to assess the efficacy and safety of volasertib in combination with LDAC compared to LDAC. The planned Phase III trial will enroll eligible patients aged 65 or older with previously untreated AML, who are ineligible for intensive remission induction therapy.3 About Volasertib Volasertib represents the company's most advanced cell cycle kinase inhibitor program. Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the first companies to advance Plk inhibitors into clinical development. Volasertib is designed to inhibit the activity of Plk1 and thereby inhibit its ability to regulate cell division (mitosis). This inhibition is intended to result in prolonged cell cycle arrest and ultimately cell death (apoptosis).4 Volasertib is not approved by the FDA; its safety and efficacy have not been established. About Boehringer Ingelheim in Oncology For information about participating in a Boehringer Ingelheim clinical trial, please visit www.bicancertrials.com or call 1.866.725.7110. Healthcare providers interested in learning more about Boehringer Ingelheim clinical trials in oncology can visit www.inoncologyus.com for additional information. About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 145 affiliates and more than 44,000 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine. As a central element of its culture, Boehringer Ingelheim has a demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheim's endeavors. For more information, please visit http://us.boehringer-ingelheim.com and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/boehringerus. References
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