Dendreon Presents Preclinical Data Demonstrating Activity of Trp-p8 agonist, D-3263, in Benign Prostatic H... (vels of Trp-p8 compared to the normal pr...)

Dendreon Presents Preclinical Data Demonstrating Activity of Trp-p8 agonist, D-3263, in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Date:5/21/2008

vels of Trp-p8 compared to the normal prostates. In comparing untreated BPH-induced prostates to those treated with D-3263, treatment with D-3263 resulted in a 39 percent reduction in prostate weight compared to control (p=0.004). In addition, treatment with D-3263 resulted in a 98 percent reduction (2221.2 pg/ml versus 43.1 pg/ml) in plasma dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels (p=0.004) suggesting D-3263 is affecting androgen metabolism, which is a known stimulant for BPH and prostate cancer. These effects were seen in a dose-dependent manner, achieving efficacy comparable to finasteride. Histopathological examination post treatment with D-3263 indicated that reduction of prostate size and weight was due to a return to normalcy. Changes in Trp-p8 expression and plasma DHT levels correlated with both efficacy and dose.

About Trp-p8

Trp-p8 (also known as Trp-M8) was identified through Dendreon's in-house discovery efforts. It is an ion channel that is triggered by cold temperatures and small-molecule agonists. In normal human tissues Trp-p8 is expressed predominantly in the prostate where it is over-expressed in BPH and prostate cancer, as well as a range of other cancers including breast, lung and colon. Dendreon has synthesized bioavailable small molecule agonists that activate the Trp-p8 ion channel and induce cell death. The lead molecule, D-3263, is undergoing preclinical evaluation in anticipation of an investigational new drug application to be filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for clinical evaluation in cancer patients.

About Dendreon

Dendreon Corporation is a biotechnology company whose mission is to target cancer and transform lives through the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutics to fight cancer. The Company applies its expertise in antigen identification, engineering and cell processing to produce active cellular immunotherapy product candidates designed to stimulate an immune response.
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