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News source: Business Wire Exelixis, Inc. announced today that the phase 3 registration trial of XL184 as a potential treatment for medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) has been initiated. XL184 is a small molecule anticancer compound targeting the MET, RET, and VEGFR2 receptor tyrosine kinases. Recently, Exelixis and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reached agreement on the phase 3 registration trial via the Special Protocol Assessment process. Exelixis has also discussed the trial design with European regulatory agencies. "We are thrilled that the pivotal trial for XL184 is now open for enrollment, and we look forward to rapid accrual of patients with MTC. We are hopeful that the results of this phase 3 trial will further substantiate the impressive data presented recently at ASCO and support registration of XL184 for... [read full story]
