Oncorine, the World First Oncolytic Virus Medicine and its Update in China

Min Liang1

  • 1Totbiopharm Shanghai R&D Center, 781 Cailun Road, Shanghai, 201203, China.

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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