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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.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Oxigene

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 Corporate Evolution A key Phase II trial showed

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 Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer OXiGENE

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.

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