mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA reduced the risk of distant metastasis or death by 65% (HR=0.347 [95% CI, 0.145-0.828]); one-sided p value=0.0063) compared to KEYTRUDA alone
The DMFS results, a key secondary endpoint of the Phase 2b KEYNOTE-942 study, will be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
Companies plan to initiate a Phase 3 study in the adjuvant setting in patients with high-risk melanoma in 2023, and rapidly expand to additional tumor types, including non-small cell lung cancer
CAMBRIDGE, MA and RAHWAY, NJ, USA I June 5, 2023 I Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, and Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) results from the Phase 2b randomized KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 study, a clinical trial evaluating mRNA-4157 (V940), an investigational individualized neoantigen therapy (INT), in combination with KEYTRUDA, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in patients with resected high-risk melanoma (stage III/IV). In the overall intention-to-treat (ITT) population, adjuvant treatment with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in DMFS, a key secondary endpoint of the study, compared with KEYTRUDA alone and reduced the risk of developing distant metastasis or death by 65% (HR=0.347 [95% CI, 0.145-0.828]); one-sided p value=0.0063). The secondary endpoint of DMFS, defined as the time from the first dose of KEYTRUDA until the date of first distant recurrence or death from any cause, was pre-specified for statistical testing following the positive primary endpoint of recurrence-free survival (RFS). These late-breaking data are being presented for the first time today at 5:00 p.m. ET during an oral abstract session at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (abstract #LBA9503).
“We are excited to be sharing these results with the oncology community and thrilled to see such an exceptional result in distant melanoma recurrence or death. Patients who experience metastases at distant sites typically have worse survival outcomes and a poor prognosis, thus these results showing a reduction in the risk of distant recurrence underscore the potential of neoantigen therapy,” said Kyle Holen, M.D. Moderna’s Senior Vice President and Head of Development, Therapeutics and Oncology. “These results add to the emerging picture of how individualized neoantigen therapy may transform melanoma treatment and the promise it may hold for other types of cancer. Together with Merck, we are rapidly advancing our efforts to move this forward for patients.”
“Patients with stage III and IV melanoma can be at high risk of having their cancer recur or metastasize to other sites,” said Dr. Eric H. Rubin, senior vice president, global clinical development, Merck Research Laboratories. “These new DMFS results build upon the positive recurrence-free survival data previously observed from this Phase 2b study, and we look forward to working with Moderna to initiate a Phase 3 study in melanoma later this year.”
Based on data from KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation and the Priority Medicines (PRIME) scheme, respectively, for mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA for the adjuvant treatment of patients with high-risk melanoma following complete resection. The companies recently announced the first presentation of the study’s primary endpoint, RFS, from the Phase 2 KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 trial in April 2023 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
Adverse events reported with mRNA-4157 (V940) in KEYNOTE-942 were consistent with those previously observed in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The safety profile of KEYTRUDA was consistent with findings from previous studies. The number of patients reporting treatment related Grade ≥ 3 adverse events were similar between the arms (25% vs 18%, respectively). The most common adverse events of any grade attributed to either mRNA-4157 (V940) or the combination of mRNA-4157 (V940) and KEYTRUDA were fatigue (60.6%), injection site pain (55.8%) and chills (50.0%).
Exploratory Subgroup Analysis Evaluating Minimal Residual Disease by ctDNA
Data from an exploratory subgroup analysis of KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 (Abstract #LBA9515) evaluating minimal residual disease (MRD) by circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a biomarker of RFS in resected high-risk melanoma patients treated with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA were also presented. For ctDNA assessments, tumor core biopsies and matched whole-blood samples were subjected to whole-exome sequencing to identify patient-specific somatic variants. The personalized amplicon-based next-generation sequencing assay from NeoGenomics (RaDaR®) was used to select up to 48 variants most suitable for MRD detection and analysis of ctDNA in baseline plasma samples. The ctDNA-evaluable population (n=125) across both study arms was representative of the total ITT population (n=157). The majority of ctDNA-evaluable patients were ctDNA-negative at baseline (88.0%, n=110/125), compared to ctDNA-positive patients at baseline (12.0%, n=15/125). In ctDNA-negative patients at baseline, RFS was higher with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA (n=77) versus KEYTRUDA monotherapy (n=33), representing a 78% reduction in recurrence or death (HR=0.225 [95% CI 0.095-0.531]). A similar trend was observed for ctDNA-positive patients (n=13 for the combination arm; n=2 for KEYTRUDA only) at baseline. However, the small sample size of the ctDNA subgroups limits the interpretation of these results. The association between MRD patterns and mRNA-4157 (V940) treatment effect will be further explored in upcoming planned studies.
About mRNA-4157 (V940)
mRNA-4157 (V940) is a novel investigational messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based individualized neoantigen therapy1 consisting of a single synthetic mRNA coding for up to 34 neoantigens that is designed and produced based on the unique mutational signature of the DNA sequence of the patient’s tumor. Upon administration into the body, the algorithmically derived and RNA-encoded neoantigen sequences are endogenously translated and undergo natural cellular antigen processing and presentation, a key step in adaptive immunity.
Individualized neoantigen therapies are designed to prime the immune system so that a patient can generate an antitumor response specific to their tumor mutation signature. mRNA-4157 (V940) is designed to stimulate an immune response by generating specific T cell responses based on the unique mutational signature of a patient’s tumor. KEYTRUDA is an immunotherapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. Based on early clinical studies, combining mRNA-4157 (V940) with KEYTRUDA may potentially provide an additive benefit and enhance T cell-mediated destruction of tumor cells.
About KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 (NCT03897881)
KEYNOTE-942 is an ongoing randomized, open-label Phase 2b trial that enrolled 157 patients with high-risk stage III/IV melanoma. Following complete surgical resection, patients were randomized 2:1 (stratified by stage) to receive mRNA-4157 (V940) (1 mg every three weeks for nine doses) and KEYTRUDA (200 mg every three weeks up to 18 cycles [for approximately one year]) versus KEYTRUDA alone for approximately one year until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint is RFS, defined as the time from first dose of KEYTRUDA until the date of first recurrence (local, regional, or distant metastasis), a new primary melanoma, or death from any cause in the intention-to-treat population. Secondary endpoints include DMFS and safety, and exploratory endpoints include distribution of TMB expression in baseline tumor samples across study arms and their association with the primary RFS endpoint.
Key eligibility criteria for the trial included: patients with resectable cutaneous melanoma metastatic to a lymph node and at high risk of recurrence, patients with complete resection within 13 weeks prior to the first dose of KEYTRUDA, patients were disease free at study entry (after surgery) with no loco-regional relapse or distant metastasis and no clinical evidence of brain metastases, patients had a formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tumor sample available suitable for sequencing, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0 or 1 and patients with normal organ and marrow function reported at screening.
About melanoma
Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells. The rates of melanoma have been rising over the past few decades, with nearly 325,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020. In the U.S., skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed, and melanoma accounts for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. It is estimated there will be nearly 100,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed and almost 8,000 deaths resulting from the disease in the U.S. in 2023. The five-year survival rates are estimated to be approximately 60.3% for stage III and 16.2% for stage IV.
About KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) injection, 100 mg
KEYTRUDA is an anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) therapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. KEYTRUDA is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby activating T lymphocytes which may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells.
Merck has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. There are currently more than 1,600 trials studying KEYTRUDA across a wide variety of cancers and treatment settings. The KEYTRUDA clinical program seeks to understand the role of KEYTRUDA across cancers and the factors that may predict a patient’s likelihood of benefitting from treatment with KEYTRUDA, including exploring several different biomarkers.
Selected KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Indications in the U.S.
Melanoma
KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
KEYTRUDA is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with stage IIB, IIC, or III melanoma following complete resection.
Merck’s focus on cancer
Our goal is to translate breakthrough science into innovative oncology medicines to help people with cancer worldwide. At Merck, the potential to bring new hope to people with cancer drives our purpose and supporting accessibility to our cancer medicines is our commitment. As part of our focus on cancer, Merck is committed to exploring the potential of immuno-oncology with one of the largest development programs in the industry across more than 30 tumor types. We also continue to strengthen our portfolio through strategic acquisitions and are prioritizing the development of several promising oncology candidates with the potential to improve the treatment of advanced cancers. For more information about our oncology clinical trials, visit www.merck.com/clinicaltrials.
About Merck
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio and integrated manufacturing facilities that allow for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna’s capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna’s mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and auto-immune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past eight years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.
Moderna’s focus on cancer
At Moderna, we are delivering on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are relentlessly working to grow our cancer therapeutic modality by discovering mRNA medicines that harness the body’s immune system to identify and kill cancer cells in the same way the immune system identifies and targets infections. One example of a promising oncology candidate is the creation of individualized, mRNA-based cancer therapies. We also continue to strengthen our portfolio through strategic collaborations that increase our potential to improve treatment options for patients with cancer.
Please see Prescribing Information for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_pi.pdfand Medication Guide for KEYTRUDA at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_mg.pdf.
1 Individualized neoantigen therapy was previously referred to as a personalized cancer vaccine, or PCV.
SOURCE: Moderna Therapeutics
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mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA reduced the risk of distant metastasis or death by 65% (HR=0.347 [95% CI, 0.145-0.828]); one-sided p value=0.0063) compared to KEYTRUDA alone
The DMFS results, a key secondary endpoint of the Phase 2b KEYNOTE-942 study, will be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
Companies plan to initiate a Phase 3 study in the adjuvant setting in patients with high-risk melanoma in 2023, and rapidly expand to additional tumor types, including non-small cell lung cancer
CAMBRIDGE, MA and RAHWAY, NJ, USA I June 5, 2023 I Moderna, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA), a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, and Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced distant metastasis-free survival (DMFS) results from the Phase 2b randomized KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 study, a clinical trial evaluating mRNA-4157 (V940), an investigational individualized neoantigen therapy (INT), in combination with KEYTRUDA, Merck’s anti-PD-1 therapy, in patients with resected high-risk melanoma (stage III/IV). In the overall intention-to-treat (ITT) population, adjuvant treatment with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in DMFS, a key secondary endpoint of the study, compared with KEYTRUDA alone and reduced the risk of developing distant metastasis or death by 65% (HR=0.347 [95% CI, 0.145-0.828]); one-sided p value=0.0063). The secondary endpoint of DMFS, defined as the time from the first dose of KEYTRUDA until the date of first distant recurrence or death from any cause, was pre-specified for statistical testing following the positive primary endpoint of recurrence-free survival (RFS). These late-breaking data are being presented for the first time today at 5:00 p.m. ET during an oral abstract session at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (abstract #LBA9503).
“We are excited to be sharing these results with the oncology community and thrilled to see such an exceptional result in distant melanoma recurrence or death. Patients who experience metastases at distant sites typically have worse survival outcomes and a poor prognosis, thus these results showing a reduction in the risk of distant recurrence underscore the potential of neoantigen therapy,” said Kyle Holen, M.D. Moderna’s Senior Vice President and Head of Development, Therapeutics and Oncology. “These results add to the emerging picture of how individualized neoantigen therapy may transform melanoma treatment and the promise it may hold for other types of cancer. Together with Merck, we are rapidly advancing our efforts to move this forward for patients.”
“Patients with stage III and IV melanoma can be at high risk of having their cancer recur or metastasize to other sites,” said Dr. Eric H. Rubin, senior vice president, global clinical development, Merck Research Laboratories. “These new DMFS results build upon the positive recurrence-free survival data previously observed from this Phase 2b study, and we look forward to working with Moderna to initiate a Phase 3 study in melanoma later this year.”
Based on data from KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and European Medicines Agency granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation and the Priority Medicines (PRIME) scheme, respectively, for mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA for the adjuvant treatment of patients with high-risk melanoma following complete resection. The companies recently announced the first presentation of the study’s primary endpoint, RFS, from the Phase 2 KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 trial in April 2023 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.
Adverse events reported with mRNA-4157 (V940) in KEYNOTE-942 were consistent with those previously observed in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The safety profile of KEYTRUDA was consistent with findings from previous studies. The number of patients reporting treatment related Grade ≥ 3 adverse events were similar between the arms (25% vs 18%, respectively). The most common adverse events of any grade attributed to either mRNA-4157 (V940) or the combination of mRNA-4157 (V940) and KEYTRUDA were fatigue (60.6%), injection site pain (55.8%) and chills (50.0%).
Exploratory Subgroup Analysis Evaluating Minimal Residual Disease by ctDNA
Data from an exploratory subgroup analysis of KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 (Abstract #LBA9515) evaluating minimal residual disease (MRD) by circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) as a biomarker of RFS in resected high-risk melanoma patients treated with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA were also presented. For ctDNA assessments, tumor core biopsies and matched whole-blood samples were subjected to whole-exome sequencing to identify patient-specific somatic variants. The personalized amplicon-based next-generation sequencing assay from NeoGenomics (RaDaR®) was used to select up to 48 variants most suitable for MRD detection and analysis of ctDNA in baseline plasma samples. The ctDNA-evaluable population (n=125) across both study arms was representative of the total ITT population (n=157). The majority of ctDNA-evaluable patients were ctDNA-negative at baseline (88.0%, n=110/125), compared to ctDNA-positive patients at baseline (12.0%, n=15/125). In ctDNA-negative patients at baseline, RFS was higher with mRNA-4157 (V940) in combination with KEYTRUDA (n=77) versus KEYTRUDA monotherapy (n=33), representing a 78% reduction in recurrence or death (HR=0.225 [95% CI 0.095-0.531]). A similar trend was observed for ctDNA-positive patients (n=13 for the combination arm; n=2 for KEYTRUDA only) at baseline. However, the small sample size of the ctDNA subgroups limits the interpretation of these results. The association between MRD patterns and mRNA-4157 (V940) treatment effect will be further explored in upcoming planned studies.
About mRNA-4157 (V940)
mRNA-4157 (V940) is a novel investigational messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)-based individualized neoantigen therapy1 consisting of a single synthetic mRNA coding for up to 34 neoantigens that is designed and produced based on the unique mutational signature of the DNA sequence of the patient’s tumor. Upon administration into the body, the algorithmically derived and RNA-encoded neoantigen sequences are endogenously translated and undergo natural cellular antigen processing and presentation, a key step in adaptive immunity.
Individualized neoantigen therapies are designed to prime the immune system so that a patient can generate an antitumor response specific to their tumor mutation signature. mRNA-4157 (V940) is designed to stimulate an immune response by generating specific T cell responses based on the unique mutational signature of a patient’s tumor. KEYTRUDA is an immunotherapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. Based on early clinical studies, combining mRNA-4157 (V940) with KEYTRUDA may potentially provide an additive benefit and enhance T cell-mediated destruction of tumor cells.
About KEYNOTE-942/mRNA-4157-P201 (NCT03897881)
KEYNOTE-942 is an ongoing randomized, open-label Phase 2b trial that enrolled 157 patients with high-risk stage III/IV melanoma. Following complete surgical resection, patients were randomized 2:1 (stratified by stage) to receive mRNA-4157 (V940) (1 mg every three weeks for nine doses) and KEYTRUDA (200 mg every three weeks up to 18 cycles [for approximately one year]) versus KEYTRUDA alone for approximately one year until disease recurrence or unacceptable toxicity. The primary endpoint is RFS, defined as the time from first dose of KEYTRUDA until the date of first recurrence (local, regional, or distant metastasis), a new primary melanoma, or death from any cause in the intention-to-treat population. Secondary endpoints include DMFS and safety, and exploratory endpoints include distribution of TMB expression in baseline tumor samples across study arms and their association with the primary RFS endpoint.
Key eligibility criteria for the trial included: patients with resectable cutaneous melanoma metastatic to a lymph node and at high risk of recurrence, patients with complete resection within 13 weeks prior to the first dose of KEYTRUDA, patients were disease free at study entry (after surgery) with no loco-regional relapse or distant metastasis and no clinical evidence of brain metastases, patients had a formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) tumor sample available suitable for sequencing, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) Performance Status 0 or 1 and patients with normal organ and marrow function reported at screening.
About melanoma
Melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells. The rates of melanoma have been rising over the past few decades, with nearly 325,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide in 2020. In the U.S., skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer diagnosed, and melanoma accounts for a large majority of skin cancer deaths. It is estimated there will be nearly 100,000 new cases of melanoma diagnosed and almost 8,000 deaths resulting from the disease in the U.S. in 2023. The five-year survival rates are estimated to be approximately 60.3% for stage III and 16.2% for stage IV.
About KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) injection, 100 mg
KEYTRUDA is an anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) therapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. KEYTRUDA is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby activating T lymphocytes which may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells.
Merck has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. There are currently more than 1,600 trials studying KEYTRUDA across a wide variety of cancers and treatment settings. The KEYTRUDA clinical program seeks to understand the role of KEYTRUDA across cancers and the factors that may predict a patient’s likelihood of benefitting from treatment with KEYTRUDA, including exploring several different biomarkers.
Selected KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Indications in the U.S.
Melanoma
KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.
KEYTRUDA is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with stage IIB, IIC, or III melanoma following complete resection.
Merck’s focus on cancer
Our goal is to translate breakthrough science into innovative oncology medicines to help people with cancer worldwide. At Merck, the potential to bring new hope to people with cancer drives our purpose and supporting accessibility to our cancer medicines is our commitment. As part of our focus on cancer, Merck is committed to exploring the potential of immuno-oncology with one of the largest development programs in the industry across more than 30 tumor types. We also continue to strengthen our portfolio through strategic acquisitions and are prioritizing the development of several promising oncology candidates with the potential to improve the treatment of advanced cancers. For more information about our oncology clinical trials, visit www.merck.com/clinicaltrials.
About Merck
At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
About Moderna
In over 10 years since its inception, Moderna has transformed from a research-stage company advancing programs in the field of messenger RNA (mRNA), to an enterprise with a diverse clinical portfolio of vaccines and therapeutics across seven modalities, a broad intellectual property portfolio and integrated manufacturing facilities that allow for rapid clinical and commercial production at scale. Moderna maintains alliances with a broad range of domestic and overseas government and commercial collaborators, which has allowed for the pursuit of both groundbreaking science and rapid scaling of manufacturing. Most recently, Moderna’s capabilities have come together to allow the authorized use and approval of one of the earliest and most effective vaccines against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moderna’s mRNA platform builds on continuous advances in basic and applied mRNA science, delivery technology and manufacturing, and has allowed the development of therapeutics and vaccines for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, cardiovascular diseases and auto-immune diseases. Moderna has been named a top biopharmaceutical employer by Science for the past eight years. To learn more, visit www.modernatx.com.
Moderna’s focus on cancer
At Moderna, we are delivering on the promise of mRNA science to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients. We are relentlessly working to grow our cancer therapeutic modality by discovering mRNA medicines that harness the body’s immune system to identify and kill cancer cells in the same way the immune system identifies and targets infections. One example of a promising oncology candidate is the creation of individualized, mRNA-based cancer therapies. We also continue to strengthen our portfolio through strategic collaborations that increase our potential to improve treatment options for patients with cancer.
Please see Prescribing Information for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_pi.pdfand Medication Guide for KEYTRUDA at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_mg.pdf.
1 Individualized neoantigen therapy was previously referred to as a personalized cancer vaccine, or PCV.
SOURCE: Moderna Therapeutics
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