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Aktis Oncology Receives U.S. FDA Fast Track Designation for AKY-1189, a Nectin-4 Miniprotein Radioconjugate
U.S. FDA Fast Track designation granted to AKY-11891 for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who have progressed on or after prior systemic therapiesOngoing Phase 1b trial of AKY-1189 enrolling patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer and several other Nectin-4 expressing tumor types BOSTON, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aktis Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKTS), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on expanding the breakt
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