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Nuvectis Pharma Announces Upcoming Presentations for NXP800 and NXP900

Fort Lee, NJ, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVCT) ("Nuvectis" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative precision medicines for the treatment of serious conditions of unmet medical need in oncology, today announced upcoming scientific presentations for NXP800 at the 2023 AACR Special Conference In Cancer Research: Ovarian Cancer (October 5-7, 2023, Boston, MA) and for NXP800 and NXP900 at the 2023 AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics (October 11-15, 2023 Boston, MA).

 Abstract Titles and PresentersPresentation Details
2023 AACR Special Conference in Cancer Research: Ovarian Cancer
NXP800Activation of the integrated stress response by NXP800, an orally available, clinical-stage, investigational agent in ARID1A-mutated, platinum resistant ovarian cancer

Presenter: Paul Workman

The Institute of Cancer Research
London, United Kingdom
Session Title
Proffered Talks I

Session Type
Oral

Session Date / Time
October 6th, 9:50-10:50 AM
2023 AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics
NXP800From targeted phenotypic screen to NXP800: A clinical stage activator of the integrated stress response for the treatment of ARID1A-mutated ovarian carcinoma

Presenter: Paul Workman

The Institute of Cancer Research
London, United Kingdom
Session Title
Drug Screening

Session Type
Oral

Session Date / Time
October 14th, 4:00-5:40 PM
NXP800Results of a phase 1 dose escalation clinical trial of NXP800, a novel GCN2 activator, in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (B044)

Presenter: Simon Rodney

The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom
Session Title
Poster Session B

Session Type
Poster

Session Date / Time
October 13th, 12:30-4:00 PM
NXP900NXP900, a novel YES1/SRC kinase inhibitor demonstrates inhibition of YAP1 nuclear localization and potent single agent anti-tumor activity in esophageal squamous cancer models (B162)

Presenter: Neil O. Carragher

University of Edinburgh,
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Session Title
Poster Session B

Session Type
Poster

Session Date / Time
October 13th, 12:30-4:00 PM

About Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.

Nuvectis Pharma, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of innovative precision medicines for the treatment of serious conditions of unmet medical need in oncology. The Company is currently developing two drug candidates, NXP800 and NXP900. NXP800 is an oral small molecule currently in a Phase 1b clinical trial investigating its potential to treat platinum resistant, ARID1a-mutated ovarian carcinoma. The FDA granted Fast Track Designation to the NXP800 development program in platinum resistant, ARID1a-mutated ovarian carcinoma, and Orphan Drug Designation for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. NXP900 is an oral small molecule SRC/YES1 kinase family (SFK) inhibitor currently in a Phase 1a dose escalation clinical trial.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "seek," "may," "might," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "target," "aim," "should," "will," "would," "set to," or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.'s current expectations, estimates, and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, results and timing of operations, including clinical trials, prospects, business strategy, and financial needs. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, assumptions, market and other conditions, and other factors that are difficult to predict and include statements regarding the preclinical data generated to date for NXP800 and NXP900, and the safety and tolerability data from the NXP800 Phase 1a study  and the clinical expectations for NXP800 and NXP900, including the safety, tolerability and efficacy from and timing of the NXP800 Phase 1b and the NXP900 Phase 1a studies. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are subject to market and other conditions and described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our 2022 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). However, these risks are not exhaustive and new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or other filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as may be required by law, and we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Company Contact:

Ron Bentsur
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President 
201-614-3151
rbentsur@nuvectis.com

Media Relations Contact:

Christopher M. Calabrese 
LifeSci Advisors 
Tel: 917-680-5608
ccalabrese@lifesciadvisors.com


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