APG 157
Alternative Names: APG-157Latest Information Update: 24 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator Aveta Biomics
- Class Antineoplastics
- Mechanism of Action Immunomodulators
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Head and neck cancer
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Head and neck cancer; Oropharyngeal dysplasia; Squamous cell cancer
- Phase I/II Glioblastoma
Most Recent Events
- 24 Sep 2026 APG 157 receives Fast Track designation for Head and neck cancer [PO] (First-line therapy, Late-stage disease, Neoadjuvant therapy) in USA (Aveta Biomics pipeline, September 2026)
- 24 Sep 2026 APG 157 receives Orphan Drug status for Head and neck cancer (First-line therapy, Late-stage disease) in USA (Aveta Biomics pipeline, September 2026)
- 01 Jul 2026 Aveta Biomics plans a phase III trial for Squamous cell carcinoma (First-line therapy, Late-stage disease, Neoadjuvant therapy) (PO, Lozenge) in July 2026 (NCT07667296)