The call featured a presentation and discussion by Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) Damen Reed, MD (Moffitt Cancer Center) and Jonathan Whetstine, PhD (Fox Chase Cancer Center) who discussed Epigenetics, and how drugs that require gene expression ("epigenetics drugs") are a viable strategy for treatment and management of cancer.
You can hear a recording of the discussion Here
They also discussed recent clinical successes with epigenetic drugs and what to expect from novel agents.
The meeting opened with a presentation by Salarius' CEO, David Arthur and Senior Medical Advisor, Margaret Dugan, MD providing an update on their lead program, Seclidemstat. Management shared the latest on their clinical program and on new areas of interest including immunotherapy and select tumor mutations. Seclidemstat, a reversible LSD1 inhibitor, inhibits LSD1's enzymatic and scaffolding properties, representing a viable therapeutic option for patients who need it the most.
Recent White Paper: Salarius - An Epigenetic - Focused Oncology Company
About Salarius: Salarius (NASDAQ: SLRX) is a clinical-stage oncology company targeting the epigenetic causes of cancers. Salarius recently completed a reverse merger and is an exciting new public company with a differentiated lead drug candidate in the hot epigenetic space. The company’s lead candidate, Seclidemstat, is a differentiated inhibitor of the LSD1 epigenetic enzyme. Seclidemstat is a more comprehensive inhibitor of LSD1’s scaffolding and enzymatic properties when compared to the competition. Salarius believes that Seclidemstat’s differentiated binding mechanism and location within LSD1 may lead to improved safety and efficacy compared to other LSD1-targeted therapies in clinical development.
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