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Plus Therapeutics Announces Selection of “Rhenium (186Re) Obisbemeda” as International Non-Proprietary Name for 186RNL
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing
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[{"type":"text","content":"AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plus Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSTV) (the “Company”), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing innovative, targeted radiotherapeutics for rare and difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Non-proprietary Name (INN) Expert Committee has selected the non-proprietary name “Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda” for the Company’s lead investigational targeted radiotherapeutic, formerly known as 186RNL. Going forward, Plus Therapeutics will use Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda in place of 186RNL. “The assignment of Rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda as the recommended INN for 186RNL is another important milestone in the ongoing development of our lead targeted radiotherapeutic as we plan to move it towards mid- and late-stage clinical development, including a planned Phase 2 trial in patients with recurrent glioblastoma by the end of 2022,” said Marc H. Hedrick M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Plus Therapeutics. About Plus Therapeutics Plus Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacture, and commercialization of complex and innovative treatments for patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Our proprietary nanotechnology platform is currently centered around the enhanced delivery of a variety of drugs using novel liposomal encapsulation technology. Liposomal encapsulation has been extensively explored and undergone significant technical and commercial advances since it was first developed. Our platform is designed to facilitate new delivery approaches and/or formulations of safe and effective, injectable drugs, potentially enhancing the safety, efficacy and convenience for patients and healthcare providers. More information may be found at PlusTherapeutics.com and ReSPECT-Trials.com. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that may be deemed “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws. All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may be identified by future verbs, as well as terms such as “designed to,” “will,” “can,” “potential,” “focus,” “preparing,” “next steps,” “possi...