The accepted abstract, titled “Disrupting the Oncobiosphere: CAF-Targeting Therapy with Penetrium Reverses Pseudo-Resistance in Tumors,” introduces a groundbreaking perspective on chemotherapy failure. It shifts the focus from traditional genetic resistance to structural barriers within the tumor microenvironment, a concept that has garnered significant attention from the global oncology community.
The research highlights the role of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and the pathological extracellular matrix (ECM) as primary impediments to the efficacy of existing anticancer drugs. Penetrium, a nanohybrid drug derived from niclosamide, selectively dismantles these barriers, restoring the effectiveness of conventional chemotherapies without harming normal fibroblasts. This approach, termed “structural therapy,” represents a novel paradigm in cancer treatment.
Jin-Ho Choi, a distinguished professor at Dankook University and an outside director at Hyundai ADM Bio, emphasized the significance of the findings. “Penetrium is more than a drug candidate; it represents a new therapeutic strategy that redefines the causes of chemotherapy failure and has now gained international recognition,” he said.
Won-Dong Cho, CEO of Hyundai ADM Bio, underscored the milestone’s implications. “This acceptance marks a turning point for treating metastatic and refractory cancers,” Cho said. “Through global clinical trials and commercialization, we aim to not only provide new treatment options but also lead a transformation in the anticancer paradigm.”
Penetrium’s presentation at AACR-NCI-EORTC 2025 is seen as a pivotal moment for reshaping global strategies in cancer therapy, positioning the drug as a potential game-changer in addressing unmet needs in oncology.
Kim Kuk Ju, HEALTH IN NEWS TEAM
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