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YM BioSciences is a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development. YM has proven regulatory and clinical trial expertise and a diversified business model designed to reduce risk while advancing clinical products toward international approval, marketing and commercialization.
The Company, together with the products from the Australian company, Cytopia Limited, which recently merged into YM, is currently advancing four late-stage products:
- Nimotuzumab: EGFR-targeting Affinity-Optimized Antibody™ in development worldwide, targeting multiple tumor types primarily in combination with radiation and chemoradiation; approved for marketing in 23 countries.
- CYT387: JAK 1/2 small molecule inhibitor initially targeting the treatment of a group of hematological disorders known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), also known as myeloproliferative disorders.
- CYT997: novel anti-cancer Vascular Disrupting Agent (VDA) in Phase II clinical development for the treatment of a variety of tumors.
- AeroLEF®: proprietary, inhaled-delivery composition of fentanyl in development for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain.
YM BioSciences is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE Amex Stock Exchange.