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Aldoxorubicin HCl

ImmunityBio, Inc. · Phase 2 active Small molecule

Aldoxorubicin HCl is a antitumor antibiotic Small molecule drug developed by ImmunityBio, Inc.. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Solid tumors.

Aldoxorubicin HCl is a prodrug that selectively releases doxorubicin in acidic environments, such as tumor cells, to exert its cytotoxic effects.

Aldoxorubicin HCl is a prodrug that selectively releases doxorubicin in acidic environments, such as tumor cells, to exert its cytotoxic effects. Used for Solid tumors.

Likelihood of approval
13.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 2 attrition -2.0pp
    Oncology drugs have higher Phase 2-to-Phase 3 attrition than average — many fail to show OS benefit in larger studies.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameAldoxorubicin HCl
SponsorImmunityBio, Inc.
Drug classantitumor antibiotic
TargetDNA topoisomerase II
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

The selective release of doxorubicin from Aldoxorubicin HCl occurs in the acidic lysosomes of cancer cells, leading to DNA damage and apoptosis. This mechanism aims to reduce systemic toxicity associated with conventional doxorubicin administration.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Aldoxorubicin HCl

What is Aldoxorubicin HCl?

Aldoxorubicin HCl is a antitumor antibiotic drug developed by ImmunityBio, Inc., indicated for Solid tumors.

How does Aldoxorubicin HCl work?

Aldoxorubicin HCl is a prodrug that selectively releases doxorubicin in acidic environments, such as tumor cells, to exert its cytotoxic effects.

What is Aldoxorubicin HCl used for?

Aldoxorubicin HCl is indicated for Solid tumors.

Who makes Aldoxorubicin HCl?

Aldoxorubicin HCl is developed by ImmunityBio, Inc. (see full ImmunityBio, Inc. pipeline at /company/immunitybio-inc).

What drug class is Aldoxorubicin HCl in?

Aldoxorubicin HCl belongs to the antitumor antibiotic class. See all antitumor antibiotic drugs at /class/antitumor-antibiotic.

What development phase is Aldoxorubicin HCl in?

Aldoxorubicin HCl is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Aldoxorubicin HCl?

Common side effects of Aldoxorubicin HCl include Neutropenia, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia.

What does Aldoxorubicin HCl target?

Aldoxorubicin HCl targets DNA topoisomerase II and is a antitumor antibiotic.

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