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Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline Analysis Report 2025

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    Drug Pipelines

  • 200 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 6102760
The mesothelium is the protective lining of internal organs. It is where malignant mesothelioma, an uncommon and aggressive disease, forms. Though it can also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen), pericardium (the lining of the heart), and tunica vaginalis (the lining of the testicles), it mainly affects the pleura (the lining of the lungs). Exposure to asbestos is the main cause, and symptoms may appear 20-60 years later. The location affects the symptoms, which can include swelling, shortness of breath, chest pain, and abdominal pain. It is a malignancy that is thought to be fatal, and the prognosis is typically poor. Moreover, its rising prevalence is anticipated to positively impact the pipeline landscape for malignant mesothelioma drugs.

Report Coverage

The Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline Insight Report by the publisher gives comprehensive insights into malignant mesothelioma therapeutics currently undergoing clinical trials. It covers various aspects related to the details of each of these drugs under development for malignant mesothelioma. The malignant mesothelioma report assessment includes the analysis of over 25 pipeline drugs and 10+ companies. The malignant mesothelioma pipeline landscape will include an analysis based on efficacy and safety measure outcomes published for the trials including their adverse effects on patients suffering from the condition, and alignment with malignant mesothelioma treatment guidelines to ensure optimal care practices.

The assessment part will include a detailed analysis of each drug, drug class, clinical studies, phase type, drug type, route of administration, and ongoing product development activities related to malignant mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline Outlook

Malignant mesothelioma is caused by the neoplastic transformation of mesothelial cells, which is frequently brought on by asbestos exposure. Normal cell growth regulation is disrupted by the frequent inactivation or deletion of important tumor suppressor genes, including p16INK4a, p14ARF, NF2, and BAP1. Cell survival and proliferation are fueled by chromosomal anomalies and dysregulation of signaling networks, including the PI3K-AKT, Raf-MEK-ERK, and Hippo pathways. Protein synthesis is improved, and metabolic outputs are reprogrammed by increased translation of mRNAs for ribosome assembly and mitochondrial biogenesis, which further encourages tumor growth. The development of mesothelioma is also influenced by angiogenesis, which is fueled by substances such as vascular endothelial growth factor.

The most preferred type of molecule for the treatment of malignant mesothelioma is small molecule inhibitors, particularly immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) like nivolumab and ipilimumab. These drugs target PD-1/PD-L1 pathways, enhancing the immune system’s ability to attack cancer cells. Small molecules like tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are also being explored for targeted therapy. Their advantages include oral bioavailability, specificity, and effectiveness in controlling tumor progression, making them a key component of mesothelioma treatment alongside chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Further, the rising focus on the development of malignant mesothelioma emerging drugs and the advances in the understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of the disease are expected to support the pipeline expansion in the coming years.

Malignant Mesothelioma Epidemiology

About 3,000 new cases of malignant mesothelioma are discovered in the US each year, making it a rare cancer. In 2019, it made up fewer than 0.2% of all cancer diagnoses in the United States. In the United States, 72,779 new cases were detected between 1999 and 2021. White, Hispanic, and Latino individuals have a higher incidence of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is diagnosed at an average age of 72, making it more prevalent in older people. Higher percentages are found in states like California that have a history of industrialization or natural asbestos deposits.

Malignant Mesothelioma - Drug Pipeline Therapeutic Assessment

This section of the report covers the analysis of malignant mesothelioma drug candidates based on several segmentations including:

By Phase

  • Late-Stage Products (Phase 3 and Phase 4)
  • Mid-Stage Products (Phase 2)
  • Early-Stage Products (Phase I)
  • Preclinical and Discovery Stage Products

By Drug Class

  • Small Molecule
  • Gene Therapy
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Antidepressants
  • Others

By Route of Administration

  • Oral
  • Parenteral
  • Others

Malignant Mesothelioma - Pipeline Assessment Segmentation, By Phases

The report covers phase I, phase II, phase III, phase IV, and early phase drugs. The coverage includes an in-depth analysis of each drug across these phases. According to analysis, phase II covers a major share of the total clinical trials, with a substantial number of malignant mesothelioma drugs undergoing clinical development.

Malignant Mesothelioma - Pipeline Assessment Segmentation, By Drug Classes

The drug molecule categories covered under malignant mesothelioma pipeline analysis include small molecules, biologics, peptides, and immunotherapies, among others. The malignant mesothelioma report provides a comparative analysis of the drug classes for each drug in various phases of clinical trials for malignant mesothelioma.

Malignant Mesothelioma Clinical Trials Therapeutic Assessment - Competitive Dynamics

The report for the malignant mesothelioma drug pipeline covers the profile of key companies involved in clinical trials and their drugs under development. It provides a detailed malignant mesothelioma therapeutic assessment, analyzing the competitive dynamics of the clinical trial landscape. Below is the list of a few players involved in malignant mesothelioma clinical trials:
  • MedImmune LLC.
  • Epizyme Inc.
  • Ferring Ventures Limited
  • TCR2 Therapeutics
  • Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Compass Therapeutics
  • NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
  • iOnctura

Malignant Mesothelioma Emerging Drugs Profile

Major drugs currently in the drug pipeline are as follows:

Drug: rAd-IFN

Ferring Ventures Limited is conducting a Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of rAd-IFN, an adenovirus-delivered interferon alpha-2b gene therapy, in combination with celecoxib and gemcitabine for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma. The study involves intrapleural administration of rAd-IFN, aiming to enhance anti-tumor responses. Participants receive rAd-IFN and celecoxib, followed by gemcitabine, with the primary objective of comparing overall survival against a control group receiving only celecoxib and gemcitabine. The trial began in January 2019 and is expected to complete by April 2026.

Drug: Tazemetostat

Tazemetostat, developed by Epizyme Inc., is an oral EZH2 inhibitor under investigation for treating malignant mesothelioma. A Phase 2, open-label study evaluated its efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory malignant pleural mesothelioma characterized by BAP1 loss-of-function. The trial reported a 54% disease control rate at 12 weeks, with partial responses observed in some patients. Tazemetostat was generally well-tolerated, with manageable side effects such as fatigue and nausea. These findings suggest the potential benefits of tazemetostat for this patient population.

Reasons To Buy This Report

The Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Report provides a strategic overview of the latest and future landscape of treatments for malignant mesothelioma. it provides necessary information for making informed investment decisions along with research, development, and strategic planning efforts. The stakeholders will benefit from the essential insights into market trends, regulatory environments, and potential growth opportunities within the malignant mesothelioma pipeline insights.

Key Questions Answered in the Malignant Mesothelioma - Pipeline Insight Report

  • What is the current landscape of malignant mesothelioma pipeline drugs?
  • Which companies/institutions are developing malignant mesothelioma emerging drugs?
  • How many phase II drugs are currently present in malignant mesothelioma pipeline drugs?
  • Which company is leading the malignant mesothelioma pipeline development activities?
  • What is the current malignant mesothelioma therapeutic assessment?
  • What are the opportunities and challenges present in the malignant mesothelioma drug pipeline landscape?
  • What is the efficacy and safety profile of malignant mesothelioma pipeline drugs?
  • Which companies/institutions are involved in malignant mesothelioma collaborations aimed at providing enhanced therapeutic alternatives for patients?
  • What are the geographies covered for clinical trials in malignant mesothelioma?

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Table of Contents

1 Preface
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objectives of the Study
1.3 Research Methodology & Assumptions
2 Executive Summary
3 Overview of Malignant Mesothelioma
3.1 Signs and Symptoms
3.2 Causes
3.3 Risk Factors
3.4 Types of Malignant Mesothelioma
3.5 Diagnosis
3.6 Treatment
4 Patient Profile: Malignant Mesothelioma
4.1 Patient Profile Overview
4.2 Patient Psychology and Emotional Impact Factors
4.3 Risk Assessment and Treatment Success Rate
5 Malignant Mesothelioma: Epidemiology Snapshot
5.1 Malignant Mesothelioma Incidence by Key Markets
5.2 Malignant Mesothelioma - Patients Seeking Treatment in Key Markets
6 Malignant Mesothelioma: Market Dynamics
6.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
6.2 SWOT Analysis
7 Malignant Mesothelioma: Key Facts Covered
7.1 Top Countries Contributing to Clinical Trials in Asia-Pacific
7.2 Top Countries Contributing to Clinical Trials in Europe
7.3 Top Countries Contributing to Clinical Trials in North America
7.4 Top Countries Contributing to Clinical Trials in Other Regions
8 Malignant Mesothelioma, Drug Pipeline Assessment
8.1 Assessment by Treatment Type
8.2 Assessment by Route of Administration
8.3 Assessment by Drug Class
9 Drug Pipeline Comparative Analysis
9.1 List of Malignant Mesothelioma Pipeline Drugs
9.1.1 By Company
9.1.2 By Phase
9.1.3 By Indication
9.1.4 By Trial Status
9.1.5 By Funder Type
9.2 Attribute Scoring Analysis of Pipeline Drugs (Top Drugs)
10 Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline - Mid-Stage Products (Phase III & IV) (Top Drugs)
10.1 Comparative Analysis for Mid-Stage Drugs
10.1.1 Study Type
10.1.2 Recruitment Status
10.1.3 Company
10.1.4 Funder Type
10.2 Product Level Analysis*
10.2.1 Drug: Durvalumab
10.2.1.1 Product Description
10.2.1.2 Trial ID
10.2.1.3 Sponsor Name
10.2.1.4 Study Type
10.2.1.5 Drug Class
10.2.1.6 Eligibility Criteria
10.2.1.7 Study Record Dates
10.2.1.7.1 First Submitted
10.2.1.7.2 First Posted
10.2.1.7.3 Last Update Posted
10.2.1.7.4 Last Verified
10.2.1.8 Indication
10.2.1.9 Study Design
10.2.1.10 Recruitment Status
10.2.1.11 Enrollment (Estimated)
10.2.1.12 Location Countries
10.2.1.13 Recent Results
10.2.2 Drug: rAd-IFN
10.2.3 Other Drugs
11 Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline - Mid-Stage Products (Phase II) (Top Drugs)
11.1 Comparative Analysis for Mid-Stage Drugs
11.1.1 Study Type
11.1.2 Recruitment Status
11.1.3 Company
11.1.4 Funder Type
11.2 Product Level Analysis*
11.2.1 Drug: Nivolumab
11.2.1.1 Product Description
11.2.1.2 Trial ID
11.2.1.3 Sponsor Name
11.2.1.4 Study Type
11.2.1.5 Drug Class
11.2.1.6 Eligibility Criteria
11.2.1.7 Study Record Dates
11.2.1.7.1 First Submitted
11.2.1.7.2 First Posted
11.2.1.7.3 Last Update Posted
11.2.1.7.4 Last Verified
11.2.1.8 Indication
11.2.1.9 Study Design
11.2.1.10 Recruitment Status
11.2.1.11 Enrollment (Estimated)
11.2.1.12 Location Countries
11.2.1.13 Recent Results
11.2.2 Drug: Tremelimumab
11.2.3 Other Drugs
12 Malignant Mesothelioma Drug Pipeline - Early-Stage Products (Phase I) (Top Drugs)
12.1 Comparative Analysis for Early-Stage Drugs
12.1.1 Study Type
12.1.2 Recruitment Status
12.1.3 Company
12.1.4 Funder Type
12.2 Product Level Analysis*
12.2.1 Drug: Tazemetostat
12.2.1.1 Product Description
12.2.1.2 Trial ID
12.2.1.3 Sponsor Name
12.2.1.4 Study Type
12.2.1.5 Drug Class
12.2.1.6 Eligibility Criteria
12.2.1.7 Study Record Dates
12.2.1.7.1 First Submitted
12.2.1.7.2 First Posted
12.2.1.7.3 Last Update Posted
12.2.1.7.4 Last Verified
12.2.1.8 Indication
12.2.1.9 Study Design
12.2.1.10 Recruitment Status
12.2.1.11 Enrollment (Estimated)
12.2.1.12 Location Countries
12.2.2 Drug: gavo-cel
12.2.3 Other Drugs
13 Malignant Mesothelioma, Key Drug Pipeline Companies
13.1 MedImmune LLC
13.1.1 Company Snapshot
13.1.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.1.3 Financial Analysis
13.1.4 Recent News and Developments
13.2 Epizyme, Inc.
13.2.1 Company Snapshot
13.2.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.2.3 Financial Analysis
13.2.4 Recent News and Developments
13.3 Ferring Ventures Limited
13.3.1 Company Snapshot
13.3.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.3.3 Financial Analysis
13.3.4 Recent News and Developments
13.4 TCR2 Therapeutics
13.4.1 Company Snapshot
13.4.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.4.3 Financial Analysis
13.4.4 Recent News and Developments
13.5 Checkpoint Therapeutics, Inc.
13.5.1 Company Snapshot
13.5.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.5.3 Financial Analysis
13.5.4 Recent News and Developments
13.6 Compass Therapeutics
13.6.1 Company Snapshot
13.6.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.6.3 Financial Analysis
13.6.4 Recent News and Developments
13.7 NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
13.7.1 Company Snapshot
13.7.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.7.3 Financial Analysis
13.7.4 Recent News and Developments
13.8 iOnctura
13.8.1 Company Snapshot
13.8.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.8.3 Financial Analysis
13.8.4 Recent News and Developments
14 Regulatory Framework for Drug Approval, By Region15 Terminated or Suspended Pipeline Products