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Lisaftoclax

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Phase 2 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026

Lisaftoclax is a Small molecule drug developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. It is currently in Phase 2 development. Also known as: APG2575.

Lisaftoclax is an investigational new drug being developed by Ascentage Pharma for the treatment of hematological malignancies, including Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), DHL, THL, and Neuroblastoma. It is a selective inhibitor of the B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) protein, designed to restore the normal process of programmed cell death (apoptosis) in cancer cells.

Likelihood of approval
15.3% 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).
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 nameLisaftoclax
Also known asAPG2575
SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOther
PhasePhase 2

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Lisaftoclax

What is Lisaftoclax?

Lisaftoclax is a Small molecule drug developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Who makes Lisaftoclax?

Lisaftoclax is developed by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center (see full M.D. Anderson Cancer Center pipeline at /company/m-d-anderson-cancer-center).

Is Lisaftoclax also known as anything else?

Lisaftoclax is also known as APG2575.

What development phase is Lisaftoclax in?

Lisaftoclax is in Phase 2.

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