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Carolyn F. Sidor, M.D., M.B.A., EntreMed Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, commented on the study, "Pancreatic cancer patients continue to need more effective and better tolerated treatment options. MKC-1 has shown good activity in preclinical testing against pancreatic tumors, supporting its use in this patient population. Positive results from this clinical trial will provide the basis for designing future randomized Phase 2 studies. With this clinical trial initiation, we are now evaluating MKC-1 as a single agent or in combination in patients with pancreatic cancer, metastatic breast cancer, non- small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and leukemia."

About Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the abnormal cell growth in the tissue of the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ about six inches in length which is located behind the stomach, next to the small intestine. The pancreas produces enzymes that aide in the digestion and absorption of food. Unless pancreatic cancer is detected early, it is difficult to control. At the present time, there is no effective screening for pancreatic cancer and, because the pancreas is hidden by other organs, it is difficult to diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 37,000 Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in 2007, resulting in approximately 33,000 deaths.

About EntreMed

EntreMed, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapeutic candidates primarily for the treatment of cancer and inflammation. Panzem(R) NCD (2-methoxyestradiol or 2ME2) is currently in multiple Phase 2 clinical trials for cancer. MKC-1, an oral cell-cycle regulator, is in multiple Phase 1 and 2 studies for cancer. ENMD-1198, a novel tubul
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