CG Oncology’s upsized IPO will support pivotal testing of cretostimogene, an oncolytic virus for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The clinical program spans tests of the engineered virus as a monotherapy and as part of combination treatments.
CG Oncology’s main asset is cretostimogene, an oncolytic virus in late-stage development as a treatment for advanced bladder cancer. The IPO filing follows the report of interim efficacy data showing a 75% complete response rate.
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CG Oncology CEO Arthur Kuan talked about the biotech company's experimental bladder cancer treatment in Phase 3 development and collaboration with Merck, among the company's milestones, in response to emailed questions.