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3SBio Inc. obtains exclusive licenses to develop and market JenKem's PEG-Irinotecan in China

-- PEG-Irinotecan is a novel, long-acting polymer-drug conjugate which inhibits Topo-I associated with solid tumors

-- 3SBio Inc. intends to initially develop PEG-irinotecan for metastatic breast cancer and colorectal cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

-- Agreement reinforces 3SBio's commitment to introducing innovative cancer treatments in China


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SHENYANG, China, Sept. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- 3SBio Inc., ("3SBio") a leading biotechnology company based in China focusing on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with JenKem Technology Co., Ltd ("JenKem") for the development, manufacturing and marketing in Mainland China of PEG-irinotecan, a long-acting polymer-drug conjugate which inhibits topoisomerase I (Topo-I). Topo-I is over-expressed in many solid tumors, including colorectal, ovarian, breast, glioma, and small cell and non-small cell lung cancers. Each year, approximately 1.2 million patients are diagnosed with one of these types of cancer in China[1].

Researchers from JenKem developed PEG-irinotecan to treat Topo-I over-expressed cancers. The first generation Topo-I inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States (US FDA) in 1994 showed a high initial peak concentration and short half-life, associated with high toxicity and reduced efficacy respectively, which greatly limits its clinical applications. In contrast, the body's natural enzymatic processes gradually degrade the linkers within JenKem's larger PEG-irinotecan molecule, enabling a slow, continuous release of the active drug to passively and selectively target the leaky vasculature of tumor tissues and reducing tumor cell division by inhibiting Topo-I.

JenKem's PEG-irinotecan showed significant effects on tumor repression and toxicity in several in vivo tumor models, suggesting it may have the potential to suppress tumor growth throughout the entire chemotherapy cycle. Compared with first generation irinotecan, JenKem's PEG-irinitocan showed a 40-fold and 7-fold increase in the area under the curve (AUC) from the plasma concentration-time curve of SN-38, the active metabolite of irinotecan, in serum and tumor, respectively, as well as 7-fold increase in half-life of SN-38 in serum, while decreasing peak concentrations (Cmax) of SN-38 in serum by more than 50%.

It is currently expected that the Investigational New Drug (IND) application will be filed with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) by the end of 2014. 3SBio currently intends to initially develop PEG-irinotecan for metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer, as well as platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. In China, the incidence rates for colorectal cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer are 29.44 per 100,000, 42.02 per 100,000 and 5.1 per 100,000 annually[1].

"We are pleased to collaborate with JenKem and look forward to moving PEG-irinotecan into clinical trials," Dr. Jing Lou, CEO of 3SBio commented. "This agreement is a natural fit with our mission to develop therapies for patients with late stage or metastatic cancers. 3SBio continues to seek opportunities to develop novel drug candidates for refractory cancers and other unmet medical needs, particularly in 3SBio's core therapeutic areas of oncology, nephrology and hematology."

"PEG-irinotecan is a novel drug candidate with great potential to treat many types of solid tumors," Dr. Xuan Zhao, CEO of JenKem commented. "3SBio is an established industry leader in the innovative biological field in China, which makes them an ideal partner for long-term collaboration. Together, we can maximize this opportunity and benefit tens of thousands of Chinese patients suffering from metastatic breast cancer and colorectal cancer, platinum-resistant ovarian cancer and other severe diseases."

About JenKem

JenKem is an emerging biotechnology company in China. JenKem focuses on the development and manufacturing of high quality polyethylene glycol (PEG) products and derivatives, and related custom synthesis and PEGylation services. JenKem caters to the PEGylation needs of the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics, and emerging chemical specialty markets, from laboratory scale through commercial scale.

About Irinotecan

Irinotecan (marketed as Camptosar® in the United States) is a topoisomerase I inhibitor indicated for first-line therapy in combination with 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin for patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum; and patients with metastatic carcinoma of the colon or rectum whose disease has recurred or progressed following initial fluorouracil-based therapy. The major side effects of irinotecan include early and late forms of diarrhea, and severe myelosuppression. Irinotecan was introduced into the world market between 1994 and 1996.

About PEG-Irinotecan

PEG-irinotecan is a novel long-acting topoisomerase I inhibitor to treat Topo-I over-expressed cancers. The first generation Topo-I inhibitors show a high initial peak concentration (associated with high toxicity) and short half-life (associated with reduced efficacy). In contrast, the large PEG-irinotecan molecule is inactive when administered. PEG-irinotecan passively targets tumor tissues selectively due to their leaky vasculature and high permeability of large molecules. Over time, the body's natural enzymatic processes slowly degrade the linkers within the molecule and continuously release active drug to stop tumor cell division through inhibition of Topo-I. Therefore, the long acting drug candidate might suppress tumor growth throughout the entire chemotherapy cycle sustainably, while significantly reducing cytotoxicity by decreasing the peak exposure.

About 3SBio

3SBio is a fully integrated, profitable biotechnology company focusing on researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing biopharmaceutical products primarily in China. Since its founding in 1993, 3SBio's research and development efforts have resulted in four New Drug Approvals in China (NDAs) for biological medicines, including TPIAO, the first rhTPO approved worldwide. Pipeline candidates include Uricase PEG-20, a modified PEGylated recombinant uricase from Candida utilis for the treatment of refractory gout and tumor lysis syndrome which has completed US Phase 1 trials; NuPIAO, a long-acting erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) for anemia associated with renal failure or chemotherapy and peri-operative blood cell mobilization which has received CFDA approval to initiate clinical trials; SSS07, an anti-TNF monoclonal antibody for treating rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and potentially other inflammatory diseases; and Leukotuximab, an anti-CD43/JL-1 monoclonal antibody for treating acute leukemia. A new state-of-the-art mammalian biological manufacturing facility in Shenyang is the first and only rhEPO facility in China that conforms to both Chinese and European pharmacopeia standards. 3SBio plans to develop monoclonal antibody manufacturing capabilities. 3SBio is China's leading specialist in nephrology and oncology supportive care with more than 600 sales professionals covering over 3,000 hospitals in key cities supported by a nationwide network of 120 distributors and logistics providers. EPIAO has been the top selling rhEPO product in China since 2002 with a market share over 40%. Please see www.3sbio.com for additional information.

[1]

Report of Cancer Incidence and Mortality in China, 2009, China Cancer, 2013, 22(1): 2-12

Business Development Contacts

Tan Bo

Chief Financial Officer

3SBio Inc.

B-13, Grand Place

5 Huizhong Road

Chaoyang District

Beijing, China 100101

Tel: +86 10 8489 2211

Fax: +86 10 8489 2951

Email: [email protected]

Jiang Fei, PhD

Director, Business Development
3SBio Inc.

Shenxin Building 801-802

200 Ninghai Dong Rd

Huangpu District

Shanghai, China 200021

Tel: +86 186 4022 0510

Fax: +86 21 6374 4922

Email: [email protected]

Tom Folinsbee

Director, Corporate Development

3SBio Inc.

Unit 402 Fairmont House

No.8 Cotton Tree Drive

Admiralty

Hong Kong

Tel: +852 8191 6991

Fax: +852 3007 9376

Email: [email protected]

Donald Wyatt

VP, Business Development &

Alliance Management

3SBio Inc.

No. 3 A1, Road 10

Shenyang Economy &

Technology Development Zone,

Shenyang, China 110027

US Tel: +1 425 516 7491

China Tel: +86 138 1816 5538

Email: [email protected]

SOURCE 3SBio Inc.

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