Bristol Expands Immunotherapy Footprint With Anti-PD-1
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
In a Phase I trial reported at ASCO, BMS’ new immunotherapeutic antibody BMS-936558 had impressive results against melanoma, renal cell cancer and non-small cell lung cancer, including the intractable squamous cell variety. The company is already testing it in combination with Yervoy to “move melanoma treatment to new heights.”
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