Post-MYSTIC, Bristol Renews CTLA-4 Vows, But Is "Not Wedded" In Lung Cancer

Company distances its CheckMate 227 CTLA-4/PD-1 combo study from AstraZeneca's doomed MYSTIC trial, noting big differences, but also makes it clear that its options are very open for monotherapy and chemo combos in first-line lung cancer.

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. talked up its commitment to the CTLA-4 checkpoint target, accentuating its strong qualities and track record, while also saying it is "not wedded" to the CTLA-4/PD-1 combination in lung cancer and has lots of options, during its second-quarter earnings call July 27.

The second quarter was another strong one for Bristol and its super-successful PD-1 inhibitor Opdivo (nivolumab), which brought in sales...

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