BioLineRx Announces CE-Mark Registration Trial Submission for Novel Treatment for Removal of Skin Lesions
- Study expected to begin in Q4 2013 -
- Results expected in mid-2014 -
The pivotal study is a single-arm, open-label, bridging study of BL-5010P, a pen-like applicator containing BL-5010, a novel aqueous solution. The primary objective of the study is to assess the efficacy of a single application of BL-5010P for the removal of seborrheic keratosis (SK) lesions. Secondary objectives include safety and tolerability assessments of the cosmetic outcomes as evaluated by both patients and investigators, and the ability to preserve the treated SK lesions for histopathological diagnosis. Up to 20 patients are expected to be enrolled at three leading sites in
“The novel BL-5010 formulation has already demonstrated outstanding results in the treatment of benign skin lesions in a 60-patient clinical trial conducted in
“We were encouraged by the promising data of BioLineRx's novel formulation for the non-surgical removal of skin lesions.
About BL-5010 and BL-5010P
BL-5010 is a novel aqueous formulation composed of approved components for the non-surgical removal of benign skin lesions such as seborrheic keratosis. BL-5010 offers an alternative to painful, invasive and expensive removal treatments including surgery, cryotherapy or laser treatment. Because the treatment is non-invasive, it poses minimal infection risk and eliminates the need for anesthesia or bandaging. The formulation is applied topically to the lesion for a few seconds and causes the lesion to gradually dry out and fall off within one to four weeks. BL-5010P is a disposable, non-invasive, pen-like applicator containing the BL-5010 solution. Both BL-5010 and BL-5010P have received confirmation in
A Phase 1/2 pilot study, performed on 60 patients with SK, demonstrated that a single, topical application of BL-5010 was effective in 96.7% of cases for removal of the target lesion within 30 days. In addition, the treatment was well-tolerated and no persistent irreversible adverse effects were observed at the treated site. Furthermore, cosmetic outcomes were highly rated by both patients and investigators. BL-5010 was invented by Prof.
About Seborrheic Keratosis and Actinic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a very common, benign skin lesion that commonly appears during adult life. Patients with SK often request treatment due to symptoms of itching and irritation, or due to cosmetic reasons. Such lesions can be painful and also tend to become injured and sometimes bleed and/or become infected. Actinic keratosis (AK) is a pre-cancerous skin condition that appears as a dry, scaly, sometimes hyperkeratotic lesion caused by prolonged and repeated sun exposure. AK is the most common pre-cancerous skin lesion and treatment of AK is the most frequent dermatologic procedure performed in out-patient clinics. At present, skin lesions that are not suspected to be malignant are treated by methods such as cryotherapy, laser therapy, or electro-cauterization. Such treatments often lead to complications that include pain, bleeding and discharge, as well as infection, blistering and hematoma. These complications commonly necessitate the application of localized antibiotics as well as bandaging; are liable to cause further discomfort to the individual treated; and the healing process is liable to be slow and prolonged, and may lead to scarring. Furthermore, cryotherapy, laser therapy, and electro-cauterization destroy the treated skin region, making histopathological diagnosis of the skin lesions impossible. The total AK and SK market is estimated at over
About BioLineRx
BioLineRx is a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical development company. BioLineRx is dedicated to building a portfolio of products for unmet medical needs or with advantages over currently available therapies. BioLineRx’s current portfolio consists of seven clinical stage candidates: BL-1040, for prevention of pathological cardiac remodeling following a myocardial infarction, and which has been out-licensed to
Various statements in this release concerning BioLineRx’s future expectations, including specifically those related to the development and commercialization of BL-5010, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include words such as “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” and “intends,” and describe opinions about future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of BioLineRx to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these risks are: changes in relationships with collaborators; the impact of competitive products and technological changes; risks relating to the development of new products; and the ability to implement technological improvements. These and other factors are more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of BioLineRx’s most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the
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