Pafolacianine
medication Under reviewPafolacianine (brand name Cytalux, also known as OTL38) is a fluorescent optical imaging agent developed for intraoperative cancer detection. It is a folate receptor-targeting molecule that binds to folate receptors, which are often overexpressed on cancer cells. The drug is administered intravenously and used in conjunction with near-infrared fluorescence imaging systems during surgical procedures to help surgeons identify and visualize cancerous lesions in real-time that might otherwise be missed by standard visual inspection and palpation.
Research summary
Pafolacianine received FDA approval on November 29, 2021, for use in adult patients with ovarian cancer as an adjunct for intraoperative identification of malignant lesions. The approval was based on a Phase III clinical trial that demonstrated the agent could identify additional cancer lesions not detected by standard surgical assessment in approximately one-third of patients. Clinical research has expanded to include applications in lung cancer and gastrointestinal cancers with peritoneal carcinomatosis, with ongoing trials in pediatric populations. Real-world clinical experience since FDA approval has confirmed that trial findings translate effectively to clinical practice.
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A Phase III Study of Pafolacianine Injection (OTL38) for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-Positive Ovarian Cancer (Study 006).
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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A Phase III Study of Pafolacianine Injection (OTL38) for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-Positive Ovarian Cancer (Study 006).
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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A Phase III Study of Pafolacianine Injection (OTL38) for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-Positive Ovarian Cancer (Study 006).
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
Food and Drug Administration
Research (2 studies)
A Phase III Study of Pafolacianine Injection (OTL38) for Intraoperative Imaging of Folate Receptor-Positive Ovarian Cancer (Study 006).
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FDA Approval of Pafolacianine for Identifying Malignant Ovarian Cancer Lesions
Food and Drug Administration
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