Efficacy evaluation report of somituximab (Mirvetuximab)

Somituximab (Mirvetuximab) is an innovative antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting solid tumors such as ovarian cancer. Its target is folate receptor α (FRα), which is highly expressed in ovarian cancer. It achieves selective killing by targeting cancer cells and releasing cytotoxic drugs. In overseas multi-center clinical studies, Elahere showed significant anti-tumor activity, providing a new treatment option for patients with FRα-positive advanced ovarian cancer.

A study involving453 patients with advanced platinum-resistant ovarian, fallopian tube and peritoneal cancer showed that patients treated with somituximab were better than traditional chemotherapy regimens in progression-free survival (PFS). The study results showed that the average progression-free survival time of patients in the somituximab group was approximately 5.6 months, while that of patients who received standard chemotherapy was only 4.0 months. At the same time, in terms of overall survival (OS), the somituximab treatment group was approximately 16.5 months, which was significantly longer than the 12.8 months in the standard chemotherapy group. This shows thatsomituximabnot only delays disease progression, but also brings advantages in overall survival, providing a more clinically valuable treatment option forFRα-positive platinum-resistant patients.

It is worth noting that the efficacy of somituximab is closely related to the expression level of FRα in the patient's tumor Patients with high expression may have a greater response to treatment, while patients with low expression may have limited benefit. Overseas guidelines and clinical practice have emphasized that FRα testing is essential before patient enrollment. This not only optimizes the targeting of drugs, but also improves the accuracy and safety of treatment. In addition, the targeting mechanism of somituximab gives it a potential advantage in reducing the toxic effects on normal tissues, which is one of the reasons why it is well tolerated in platinum-resistant patients.

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