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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 3 Registration Program of Zerenex (ferric citrate) for the Treatment of Patients with Hyperphosphatemia

Date : 05/06/2010 @ 8:00AM
Source : PR Newswire
Stock : Keryx Biopharmaceuticals (MM) (KERX)

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Program conducted pursuant to Special Protocol Assessment Agreement with Food and Drug Administration

PR Newswire

NEW YORK, May 6

NEW YORK, May 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: KERX) announced today the initiation of its short-term Phase 3 study of Zerenex™ (ferric citrate), the Company's iron-based phosphate binder for the treatment of elevated serum phosphorous levels, or hyperphosphatemia, in patients with end-stage renal disease on dialysis.  The initiation of this study marks the commencement of the Company's Phase 3 registration program for Zerenex, which is being conducted in accordance with a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreement with the FDA.  Pursuant to the Company's SPA agreement, the Zerenex Phase 3 registration program will consist of the short-term efficacy study initiated today, and 58-week long-term safety and efficacy study, to be initiated in the third quarter of 2010.  Patients completing the short term study are eligible to be enrolled into the long-term study.

The short-term efficacy study initiated today is a multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial with a planned enrollment of approximately 150 patients on hemodialysis.  All patients will undergo a 2-week washout period, following which the patients will be randomized 1:1:1 to receive a fixed dose of Zerenex (1 gram, 6 grams or 8 grams per day) for a treatment period of 28 days.  The primary endpoint of the study is to demonstrate a dose response in the change of serum phosphorous from baseline (end of washout period) to end of the treatment period (day 28). Approximately 15 sites in the U.S. will participate in the study.  Patient enrollment is expected to take up to 6 months, with study completion expected by the end of 2010.

Dr. Julia Lewis, Professor of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, and member of the Executive Committee of the Collaborative Study Group, will be the Study Chair of the Zerenex Phase 3 registration program.  Dr. Samuel S. Blumenthal, Professor of Medicine at Medical College of Wisconsin, will serve as the study's Co-Principal Investigator.

Dr. Julia Lewis commented, "I am pleased to be leading the registration program for Zerenex.  The clinical data generated to date suggests that Zerenex is an effective, safe and well-tolerated phosphate binder which we expect is differentiated from other marketed therapies by its iron composition and potential dosing convenience.  We are hopeful that this Phase 3 registration program of Zerenex will lead to a new treatment option for hyperphosphatemia benefiting patients with end-stage renal disease."

Ron Bentsur, Chief Executive Officer of Keryx , commented, "We are very excited about the initiation of the Zerenex Phase 3 program and look forward to generating Phase 3 data from this study later this year."  Mr. Bentsur, continued, "We believe that Zerenex could emerge with the attributes to capture meaningful market share in a worldwide phosphate binder market approaching $1.5 billion.  Finally, I want to thank the study investigators for their tremendous support and guidance."

Keryx expects to complete the Zerenex Phase 3 program and file a New Drug Application for Zerenex for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in the first half of 2012.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals retains a worldwide exclusive license (except for the Asian Pacific Region) to Zerenex (ferric citrate) from Panion & BF Biotech, Inc.  The Company has sublicensed the development of ferric citrate in Japan to Japan Tobacco Inc. and Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

PHASE 3 TRIAL DESIGN:

In accordance with the Company's SPA agreement with the FDA, the Phase 3 clinical program for Zerenex will consist of two clinical studies, as follows:

Short-term efficacy study: A multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial with a planned enrollment of approximately 150 patients on hemodialysis, who will be randomized to fixed doses of Zerenex, ranging from 1 gram per day to 8 grams per day, for a treatment period of 28 days. Patients will undergo a 2-week washout period prior to randomization.  The primary endpoint of the study will be to demonstrate a dose response in the change of serum phosphorous from baseline (end of washout period) to end of the treatment period (day 28).

Long-term safety and efficacy study: A multicenter, randomized, open-label, safety and efficacy clinical trial with a planned enrollment of approximately 300 patients on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.  The long term study will consist of a 2-week washout period followed by a 52-week safety assessment in which patients will be randomized 2:1 to receive either Zerenex or another phosphate binder.  The 52-week safety assessment will be followed by a 4-week efficacy assessment in which only patients randomized to treatment with Zerenex during the safety assessment will be randomized to continue treatment with either Zerenex or placebo for a 4-week period.

About Special Protocol Assessments

The Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process is a procedure by which the FDA provides official evaluation and written guidance on the design and size of proposed protocols that are intended to form the basis for a new drug application.

Final marketing approval depends on the results of efficacy, the adverse event profile and an evaluation of the benefit/risk of treatment demonstrated in the Phase 3 clinical program.  The SPA agreement may only be changed through a written agreement between the sponsor and the FDA, or if the FDA becomes aware of a substantial scientific issue essential to product efficacy or safety.  For more information on Special Protocol Assessment, please visit: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/...mation/Guidances/ucm080571.pdf.

About Hyperphosphatemia

In the United States, according to data from the U.S. Renal Data System, there are approximately 485,000 patients with end-stage renal disease, or ESRD, and the number of ESRD patients is projected to rise 60% to approximately 785,000 by 2020. The majority of ESRD patients, close to 400,000, require dialysis. Phosphate retention and the resulting hyperphosphatemia in patients with ESRD on dialysis are usually associated with secondary hyperparathyroidism (and its related cardiovascular complications), renal osteodystrophy and soft tissue mineralization. ESRD patients usually require treatment with phosphate-binding agents to lower and maintain serum phosphorus at acceptable levels. The need for alternative phosphate-binding agents has long been recognized, especially given the increasing prevalence of ESRD as well as shortcomings with current therapies. Zerenex has the potential to be an effective and safe treatment in lowering and/or maintaining normal serum phosphorus levels in patients with ESRD and hyperphosphatemia.

The market for phosphate binders to treat hyperphosphatemia in ESRD patients in 2009 was approximately $750 million and $1.3 billion in the U.S. and worldwide, respectively.

About Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and renal disease. Keryx is developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), a novel, potentially first-in-class, oral anti-cancer agent that inhibits Akt activation in the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway, and also affects a number of other key signal transduction pathways, including the JNK pathway, all of which are pathways associated with programmed cell death, cell growth, cell differentiation and cell survival. KRX-0401 has demonstrated both safety and clinical efficacy in several tumor types, both as a single agent and in combination with novel therapies. KRX-0401 is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for both refractory advanced colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma, and in Phase 1 and 2 clinical development for several other tumor types. Each of the KRX-0401 Phase 3 programs are being conducted under Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreements with the FDA. Keryx is also developing Zerenex(TM) (ferric citrate), an oral, iron-based compound that has the capacity to bind to phosphate and form non-absorbable complexes. The Phase 3 clinical program of Zerenex in the treatment for hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels) in patients with end-stage renal disease is being conducted pursuant to an SPA agreement with the FDA. Keryx is headquartered in New York City.

Cautionary Statement

Some of the statements included in this press release, particularly those anticipating future clinical trials and business prospects for Zerenex™ may be forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially are the following: our ability to successfully and cost-effectively complete clinical trials for Zerenex™; the risk that the data (both safety and efficacy) from the Phase 3 trials will not coincide with the data analyses from the Phase 2 clinical trials previously reported by the Company; and other risk factors identified from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements set forth in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not undertake to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof. This press release and prior releases are available at http://www.keryx.com. The information found on our website and the FDA website is not incorporated by reference into this press release and is included for reference purposes only.

KERYX CONTACT:

Lauren Fischer

Director - Investor Relations

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Tel: 212.531.5965

E-mail: lfischer@keryx.com

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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Initiiert Phase-3-Anmeldung Programm der Zerenex (Eisencitrat) für die Behandlung von Patienten mit Hyperphosphatämie

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nicht soo schlimm
wird also zeit für die hammernachricht der zulassung

10.05.2010 14:32
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Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. to Host Conference Call on First Quarter 2010 Financial Results / Investor Conference Call to be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8:30am EDT

NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and renal disease, today announced that a conference call will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. EDT to discuss results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 and a business outlook for the remainder of 2010. Ron Bentsur, Chief Executive Officer of Keryx, will host the call.

In order to participate in the conference call, please call 1-877-869-3847 (U.S.), 1-201-689-8261 (outside the U.S.), call-in ID: KERYX. The audio recording of the conference call will be available for replay at http://www.keryx.com/, for a period of 15 days after the call.

Keryx will announce its financial results for this period in a press release to be issued prior to the call.

ABOUT KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and renal disease. Keryx is developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), a novel, potentially first-in-class, oral anti-cancer agent that inhibits Akt activation in the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway, and also affects a number of other key signal transduction pathways, including the JNK pathway, all of which are pathways associated with programmed cell death, cell growth, cell differentiation and cell survival. KRX-0401 has demonstrated both safety and clinical efficacy in several tumor types, both as a single agent and in combination with novel therapies. KRX-0401 is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for both refractory advanced colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma, and in Phase 1 and 2 clinical development for several other tumor types. Each of the KRX-0401 Phase 3 programs are being conducted under Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreements with the FDA. Keryx is also developing Zerenex(TM) (ferric citrate), an oral, iron-based compound that has the capacity to bind to phosphate and form non-absorbable complexes. The Phase 3 clinical program of Zerenex in the treatment for hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels) in patients with end-stage renal disease is being conducted pursuant to an SPA agreement with the FDA. Keryx is headquartered in New York City.

KERYX CONTACT: Lauren Fischer Director - Investor Relations Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Tel: 212.531.5965 E-mail: lfischer@keryx.com

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Fischer, Director - Investor Relations, Keryx
Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-212-531-5965, lfischer@keryx.com

Web Site: http://www.keryx.com/


© 2010 PR Newswire

mal sehen ob morgen gute news kommen.
zulassungsnews sind allerdings deutlich bedeutender...aber hier dürfte auch bald was gehen

10.05.2010 22:50
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2010 Financial Results / Keryx to Host Investor Conference Call on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 8:30am EDT


NEW YORK, May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and renal disease (the "Company"), today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010.

At March 31, 2010, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, interest receivable, and investment securities of $32.1 million, as compared to $35.9 million at December 31, 2009. Subsequent to March 31, 2010, the Company has received approximately $2.7 million of cash proceeds from the exercise of options and warrants.

The net loss for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, was $4.0 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per share, for the comparable quarter in 2009. The change in net (loss) income was primarily attributable to a $3.3 million decrease in license revenue primarily resulting from a $3.0 million milestone payment received from our Japanese partner, Japan Tobacco Inc. and Torii Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., in the first quarter of 2009, as well as a $1.1 million increase in research and development expenses related to KRX-0401 (perifosine) and Zerenex. The net loss for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010, included $0.6 million of non-cash compensation expense related to equity incentive grants.

Commenting on the quarter, Ron Bentsur, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, said, "With two compounds currently in three Phase 3 programs, all under SPA's, and sufficient capital to reach our clinical milestones, we believe that we are well positioned to continue to execute on our business plan and unlock the value inherent in our programs. I am proud of our accomplishments and grateful to our clinical investigators for their continued guidance and dedication."

On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 8:30am EDT, the Company will host an investor conference call to provide a brief financial overview of the Company's first quarter financial results and a business outlook for the remainder of 2010.

In order to participate in the conference call, please call 1-877-869-3847 (U.S.), 1-201-689-8261 (outside the U.S.), call-in ID: KERYX. The audio recording of the conference call will be available for replay at http://www.keryx.com/, for a period of 15 days after the call.

ABOUT KERYX BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals is focused on the acquisition, development and commercialization of medically important pharmaceutical products for the treatment of life-threatening diseases, including cancer and renal disease. Keryx is developing KRX-0401 (perifosine), a novel, potentially first-in-class, oral anti-cancer agent that inhibits Akt activation in the phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway, and also affects a number of other key signal transduction pathways, including the JNK pathway, all of which are pathways associated with programmed cell death, cell growth, cell differentiation and cell survival. KRX-0401 has demonstrated both safety and clinical efficacy in several tumor types, both as a single agent and in combination with novel therapies. KRX-0401 is currently in Phase 3 clinical development for both refractory advanced colorectal cancer and multiple myeloma, and in Phase 1 and 2 clinical development for several other tumor types. Each of the KRX-0401 Phase 3 programs are being conducted under Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) agreements with the FDA. Keryx is also developing Zerenex(TM) (ferric citrate), an oral, iron-based compound that has the capacity to bind to phosphate and form non-absorbable complexes. The Phase 3 clinical program of Zerenex in the treatment for hyperphosphatemia (elevated phosphate levels) in patients with end-stage renal disease is being conducted pursuant to an SPA agreement with the FDA. Keryx is headquartered in New York City.

Cautionary Statement

Some of the statements included in this press release may be forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. For those statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Among the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially are the following: our ability to complete cost-effective clinical trials or meet the projected development timelines for the drug candidates in our pipeline, including KRX-0401 (perifosine) and Zerenex (ferric citrate); or the effect on our stock value of the other risk factors identified from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements set forth in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. We do not intend to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof. This press release and prior releases are available at http://www.keryx.com/. The information in our website is not incorporated by reference into this press release and is included as an inactive textual reference only.

 KERYX CONTACT:
 Lauren Fischer
 Director - Investor Relations
 Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Tel: 212.531.5965
 E-mail: lfischer@keryx.com



                        Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
                     Selected Consolidated Financial Data
              (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

 Statements of Operations Information (Unaudited):

                                                  Three Months Ended March
                                                              31,
                                                  ------------------------
                                                       2010          2009
                                                       ----          ----
 REVENUE:
 License revenue                                        $--        $3,327
 Service revenue                                         --             3
 TOTAL REVENUE                                           --         3,330

 OPERATING EXPENSES:
 Research and development:
      Non-cash compensation                             242           201
      Other research and development                  2,554         1,374
                                                      -----         -----
        Total research and development                2,796         1,575
                                                      -----         -----

 Selling, general and administrative:
      Non-cash compensation                             407           370
      Other selling, general and administrative         898         1,041
                                                        ---         -----
       Total selling, general and administrative      1,305         1,411
                                                      -----         -----

 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES                             4,101         2,986
                                                      -----         -----

 OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME                             (4,101)          344

 OTHER INCOME:
 Interest and other income, net                          86           107
                                                        ---           ---

 NET (LOSS) INCOME                                  $(4,015)         $451
                                                    =======          ====

 NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
 Basic and diluted net (loss) income per common
  share                                              $(0.07)        $0.01
                                                     ======         =====

 SHARES USED IN COMPUTING NET (LOSS) INCOME PER
  COMMON SHARE
      Basic                                      56,880,953    47,853,895
                                                 ==========    ==========
      Diluted                                    56,880,953    48,050,220
                                                 ==========    ==========




 Balance Sheet Information:

                                                             December 31,
                                             March 31, 2010         2009*
                                             --------------   ------------
                                                (unaudited)
 Cash, cash equivalents, interest receivable
     and short-term investment securities           $30,409       $34,000
 Long-term investment securities                      1,702         1,914
 Total assets                                        36,721        40,818
 Accumulated deficit                               (325,448)     (321,433)
 Stockholders' equity                                28,551        32,097

 * Condensed from audited financial statements.

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

CONTACT: Lauren Fischer, Director - Investor Relations, Keryx
Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., +1-212-531-5965, lfischer@keryx.com

Web Site: http://www.keryx.com/

wichtig sind aber wie gesagt die fortschritte mit der zulassung.
vorab dürfte es allerdings auf jeden fall richtung 7 dollar gehen, und dann kommt die entscheidung

Wann ist der Termin für die Zulassung ? Danke !!  

das kann alles sehr schnell gehen...keryx ist im schnellzulassungsmodus. da winken überraschungen. deshalb zieht der kurs immer so stark an

Keryx Biopharma price target to $8 from $5 at Ladenburg
Shares are Buy rated. :theflyonthewall.com

2-stelligen empfehlungen kommen

Wie hoch sind die Chancen die die Zulassung?  

Keryx Biopha price target raised to $8 from $5 at Rodman & Renshaw
Rodman raised Keryx's price target citing increased probability of success for Zerenex. :theflyonthe

rodman & renshaw meint chancen stehen gut. ich weiß es nicht.