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Unlike traditional anti-angiogenic drugs that prevent new vessel formation, OXiGENE’s VDAs targeted existing immature blood vessels within tumors. These agents compromise the tumor's core vasculature, leading to extensive necrosis (cell death) within the center of the tumor.

In 2009, OXiGENE re-acquired full rights to its lead candidates, ZYBRESTAT and OXi4503, from Symphony ViDA. Lead Pharmaceutical Pipeline Oxigene

OXiGENE, Inc. was a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that rebranded as in June 2016. The company specialized in developing Vascular Disrupting Agents (VDAs) designed to selectively dismantle blood vessels that sustain solid tumors and contribute to visual impairment. Corporate Evolution Lead Pharmaceutical Pipeline OXiGENE, Inc

A key Phase II trial showed that a combination of CA4P and Avastin significantly improved progression-free survival in ovarian cancer patients compared to Avastin alone. Corporate Evolution A key Phase II trial showed

Lead candidate; received and Orphan Drug designations for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. OXi4503

OXiGENE’s primary development programs were based on , natural products originally derived from the African bush willow tree. Drug Candidate Indication Current Status/Highlights CA4P (Fosbretabulin) Ovarian Cancer, Glioblastoma, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer