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1Totbiopharm Shanghai R&D Center, 781 Cailun Road, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Abstract:
The oncolytic viruses now hold a promise of new therapeutic strategy for cancer. Its concept has inspired a wave of commercial research and development activities for the products of this category in China since 1998. The first commercialized oncolytic virus product in the world, Oncorine (H101), developed by Shanghai Sunway Biotech Co., Ltd since 1999, was approved by Chinese SFDA in November, 2005 for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in combination with chemotherapy after the phase III clinical trial, and finally acquired GMP certificate in August, 2006. This review introduces how Oncorine was successfully developed in China, and how the Chinese market responded after it was launched into the market in 2006.
Insights
Oncolytic virus therapy shows promise for cancer treatment. China
Area of Science:
- Oncolytic virotherapy
- Cancer therapeutics
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Oncolytic viruses represent a promising new strategy for cancer treatment.
- Commercial research and development for oncolytic virus products began in China in 1998.
- The first commercial oncolytic virus, Oncorine (H101), was developed in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development of Oncorine (H101) in China.
- To analyze the Chinese market response to Oncorine's launch.
- To highlight the success of oncolytic virus commercialization in China.
Main Methods:
- Phase III clinical trial of Oncorine (H101) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Regulatory approval process by the Chinese SFDA.
- Market launch and post-launch analysis.
Main Results:
- Oncorine (H101) was approved by the Chinese SFDA in November 2005 for nasopharyngeal carcinoma in combination with chemotherapy.
- Oncorine (H101) acquired GMP certification in August 2006.
- The Chinese market demonstrated a response to the launch of this novel oncolytic virus therapy.
Conclusions:
- Oncolytic virus therapy, exemplified by Oncorine, has been successfully developed and commercialized in China.
- The development and market introduction of Oncorine signify a milestone in China's biopharmaceutical industry.
- The Chinese market's reception of Oncorine provides insights into the potential of oncolytic virus therapeutics.
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