Researchers from Harvard University’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are in pursuit of pancreatic cancer therapies through a surprising source: a chemical found in cannabis. According to the recent study, FBL-03G demonstrates significantly therapy potential in treatment of pancreatic cancer. Enter Flavocure Biotech.
The Problem
Pancreatic cancer is deadly. Making up 3% of all cancers in America it has a one-year survival rate of just 20% (5 -year survival rate of less than 8). The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network predicts it will be America’s second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2020. There is no cure.
Harvard/Flavocure Biotech Research
In a recent study published the Journal Frontiers of Oncology, the team found that the flavonoid derivative of cannabis demonstrates significant therapy potential in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, including radio-sensitizing and cancer metastasis treatment potential. The results justify further studies, the researchers declared, to optimize therapy outcomes toward clinical translation.
Harvard’s Dana-Farber has been a key catalyst as they decided to take the therapeutic potential of FBL-03G and test it against pancreatic cancer via a lab experiment. The key researcher there is Wilfred Ngwa, PhD.
What is FBL-03G?
Produced by Flavocure Biotech, FBL-03G represents an exciting collaboration with Harvard Medical School. The results of the FBL-03G molecule have shown statistically significant results against Pancreatic cancer in vivo. The company plans to continue their collaboration with Harvard to advance FBL-03G towards an improved treatment and a cure for pancreatic cancer.
FBL-03G has exhibited promise against glioblastoma, a deadly form of brain cancer and other solid tumors. Flavocure seeks additional funding to pursue glioblastoma. The company expects that FBL-035 will be their second FDA designated Orphan Drug. Under the Orphan Drug Act, the designation/approval by the FDA would grant Flavocure benefit of FDA/EMA sanctioned exclusivity on the drug for 7 years in the U.S. and 10 years in Europe in addition to any patent protections.
The drug is derived from cannabis flavonoids which make up just 0.14% of the plant. A challenge as researchers would need many fields of plants. However, this challenge was recently overcome as scientists have found a way to genetically engineer cannabis flavonoids—now making it feasible to investigate their benefits.
Based in Baltimore, they were formed in 2018 to discover and develop cannabis derived molecules. They formed a partnership with Harvard and attracted $1.5 million from one of Asia’s richest tycoons via the Denning Growth Fund (DGF).
IND Readiness Studies
Flavocure announced investment in IND readiness studies (e.g. preclinical) at the beginning of 2019. The initial study cost is expected to be over $1 million and has been independently sponsored by the Flavocure’s Executive Vice Chairman, Clark Swanson. These independent financial commitments, critically important, are paving the way for Flavocure to attain IND status from the FDA (which of course would allow them to proceed with clinical trials). The effort was expected to be completed by end of 2019. Flavocure hired a reputable clinical research organization (CRO) to conduct the preclinical studies.
The Potential Market
Flavocure estimates that the FBL-03G molecule targets a patient market growing at 8.1% CAGR and represents over $2.5 billion annually based on the therapeutic target and implicated cancers.
Lead Research/Investigator
Wilfred Ngwa, MS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School
how can we obtain information on how to be connected to the medicationand be apart of the clinocal studies for pancreatic cancer
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An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
I have recently been diagnosed with a tumor on my pancreas in January of 2020. I am due for an endoscopic ultrasound biopsy in February on the 14th 2020. I fully expect the biopsy to be positive or cancer. I would be interested in participating in any trials as I do not intend to have any kind of chemotherapy treatment. I would appreciate any information on a timeline for any clinical trials involving the use of the cannabis flavonoids it is currently being researched as a treatment.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Our friend has metastatic pancreatic cancer and he’s very interested in any type of information regarding the clinicals.
We are awaiting news as to when this group will file an Investigator New Drug Application (IND). It is only after approval of IND will clinical trials commence. In April the sponsor did receive a $1.5 million from an Asian investor as well. But in the world of clinical trials this is not a lot. We will notify our network as soon as we find out more.
I have had pancreatic cancer fr 5 1/2 years
I am very interested in the trial… could you add me to your newsletter?
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Very interested in being part of this trial. In August 2019 I received the diagnosis that I have stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I have been receiving chemotherapy and all of my tumors have shrunk with no further metastasis. So for the moment I have won the battle but know in time I will lose the war. FBL-03G offers some hope. Not expecting a cure but perhaps this could extend my life. Given my diagnosis I am in good health and have a positive outlook .
Willing to partake anytime and anyplace
Thanks,
Joe
We are awaiting news as to when this group will file an Investigator New Drug Application (IND). It is only after approval of IND will clinical trials commence. In April the sponsor did receive a $1.5 million from an Asian investor as well. But in the world of clinical trials this is not a lot. We will notify our network as soon as we find out more.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Hello, I live in the UK and have been following this research with great interest, having been diagnosed with ampullary cancer in May this year. Following surgery I am well and currently do not have secondaries, though I know this is very likely in the future.
Will the forthcoming trials include this type of rare pancreatic cancer, and will all research take place in the US?
With many thanks,
Marilyn
We are awaiting news as to when this group will file an Investigator New Drug Application (IND). It is only after approval of IND will clinical trials commence. In April the sponsor did receive a $1.5 million from an Asian investor as well. But in the world of clinical trials this is not a lot. We will notify our network as soon as we find out more.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
My mother has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer liver metastatic cancer, is this fbl-03g also an option for her type of pathology? would she be a candidate for this type of medication?
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
We are awaiting news as to when this group will file an Investigator New Drug Application (IND). It is only after approval of IND will clinical trials commence. In April the sponsor did receive a $1.5 million from an Asian investor as well. But in the world of clinical trials this is not a lot. We will notify our network as soon as we find out more.
My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer on 2/16/18. She has been through 2 rounds of chemotherapy, and has been on only Lynparza for the last 6 months without any progression. We would be very interested in this therapy when it comes to clinical trials. Would you please add us to you email list for any future information
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Please.put me on your notification list.
Thank you.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Congratulations and thank you deeply for your commitment to finding a cure to this deadly disease. Please add me to any email updates about clinical trial enrollment and any information pancreatic cancer related. My father was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. We would be honored to be any part of your research and clinical trials.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Could I please be on a list to be notified of any news for the start of clinical trials? Thank you!
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Very interested in this clinical trial. I read recruitment taking place in the first quarter of this year with trials set to begin later this spring. My husband has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy currently.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, had the tumor removed and has been through chemotherapy for a year and recently was informed that chemo was not helping. Would be interested in trying this new finding. Thanks Bill
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
I desperately want to be part of this study.This is a life and death situation. Please provide me with any information that would allow me to be a part of this study and please add me to the mailing list. Please update me as soon as possible.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
I am a surviving pancreatic cancer survivor, having the Whipple almost four years ago. Recently, my CA 19-9 had skyrocket from normal to 235. I want to be in the study. Please advise me how to participate and sign me up for newsletters and any other information that could help save my life.
PLEASE CONTACT ME, MY SON. 49 YRS OLD DIAGNOSED WITH STSHE 3 PANCREATIC CANCER ON DEC. 23RD 2019.ON HIS 3RD CHEMO TREATMENT HIS ANDGENS ARE IN THE 700 RANGE UP FROM 500 RANGE A MONTH AGO. MY # IS 314 210 4077. I HAVE QUESTION ABOUT FLB-036. SALLIE
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)
Please call me bout FBl-036. Sallie
We are interested in obtaining information as to how we can be part of this clinical trial. My Mum has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. She is otherwise healthy, positive and a fighter. She is about to start Chemotherapy.
An update this experimental drug is still in the IND phase. The hope is that it will be approved to commence clinical trials and enter into Phase I study by Q2 (April 2020 to June 2020)