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• The sBLA is based on P-III IMbrave150 study involve assessing of Tecentriq (1200mg- IV) + Avastin (IV- 15 mg/kg) vs Sorafenib (PO- 400mg- bid) in 501 patients in a ratio 2:1 with unresectable HCC prior not treated with systemic therapies
• The P-III IMbrave150 study results: 42% reduction in risk of death; 41% reduction in risk of disease worsening or death; safety profile is consistent with the individual therapies- presented at ESMO201
• Tecentriq is mAb targeting PD-L1 which is expressed on tumor cells and tumor-infiltrating immune cells- blocking its interactions with both PD-1 and B7.1 receptor. The dual regimen combat multiple cancer indications as Avastin enhances Tecentriq ability to restore anti-cancer immunity- by inhibiting VEGF related immunosuppression

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