Biocancell pancreatic cancer drug wins FDA fast-track approval

Biocancell is readying a Phase IIb clinical trial of BC-819 to test its safety and efficacy when given in conjunction with chemotherapy.

Biocancell Therapeutics Ltd. (TASE:BICL) has obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fast-track approval for pancreatic cancer treatment, BC-819.

Biocancell is readying a Phase IIb clinical trial of BC-819 to test its safety and efficacy when given in conjunction with Gemcitabine, the standard chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.

Biocancell's share price rose 7.1% to NIS 1.47, giving a market cap of NIS 39 million.

Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on October 4, 2011

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