Develops therapies for cancer treatment, focusing on ProTide technology and nucleotide analogs.
NuCana plc, headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a dynamic clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing innovative cancer therapies. Established in 1997 as NuCana BioMed Limited and rebranded in August 2017, NuCana plc specializes in developing treatments based on its proprietary ProTide technology.
At the forefront of its robust pipeline is Acelarin, the company's lead product candidate currently undergoing multiple clinical trials. These trials include Phase I studies for advanced solid tumors and recurrent ovarian cancer, Phase Ib for biliary tract cancer, Phase II for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, and Phase III for pancreatic cancer. NuCana plc is also advancing NUC-3373, a ProTide formulation of 5-fluorouracil's active anti-cancer metabolite, in Phase I trials for advanced solid tumors and Phase 1b/2 for advanced colorectal cancer. Additionally, NUC-7738, a nucleoside analog, is progressing through Phase 1/2 trials for advanced solid tumors and hematological tumors.
Through strategic collaborations with entities like Cardiff University and University College Cardiff Consultants Ltd., NuCana plc continues to innovate in ProTide design, synthesis, and characterization. These partnerships underscore the company's commitment to developing novel therapies that address critical unmet needs in oncology, positioning NuCana plc as a key player in the global biopharmaceutical landscape.