Genasense(R) Triple Combination Therapy in Advanced Melanoma Presented at Chemotherapy Foundation...( Genasense Plus Temodar(R) and Abrax...)

Genasense Plus Temodar(R) and Abraxane(R) Show Promising Early Clinical

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genta Incorporated (Nasdaq: GNTA) today announced the presentation of clinical data using the Company's lead oncology drug, Genasense(R) (oblimersen sodium) Injection in combination with Abraxane(R) (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) (albumin-bound; Abraxis BioScience, Inc.) and Temodar(R) (temozolomide; Schering Plough, Inc.) in patients with advanced metastatic melanoma. The study represents the rapid translation of preclinical results that demonstrated marked anticancer synergy with this drug combination. The results will be presented by Dr. Anna C. Pavlick, New York University School of Medicine, at the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium XXV, entitled "Innovative Cancer Therapy for Tomorrow", at the Marriott Hotel, New York, NY on November 9, 2007.

To date, 8 patients have been accrued to this trial. Of the first 7 evaluable patients, 5 patients have demonstrated clinical benefit, including 3 partial responses that occurred after the first treatment cycle, which have lasted for 40, 24 and 16 weeks, respectively. Two other patients have maintained stable disease lasting for a minimum of 24 weeks. Two patients had progressive disease, and one patient is too early to evaluate. There have been no episodes of Grade 4 (i.e., life-threatening) side-effects. Four patients experienced Grade 3 leukopenia (i.e., reduction in white blood cell count), and 1 patient had Grade 3 thrombocytopenia (i.e., reduction in platelet count).

"Our goal with this trial is to evaluate the synergy of Genasense with drugs other t
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