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Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Analysis Report 2025

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    Drug Pipelines

  • 200 Pages
  • June 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Expert Market Research
  • ID: 6102763
Liver cancer is sometimes referred to as hepatic cancer or primary hepatic malignancy. It is the sixth most common type of cancer worldwide. Moreover, it is the fourth main cause of cancer-related deaths. 75% of primary liver malignancies are hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs), making them the most prevalent kind. Liver cancer manifests as fever, weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal pain. Aflatoxin exposure, cirrhosis from alcohol, and hepatitis B and C infections are risk factors. Among the available treatment options include liver transplantation, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and surgery. Moreover, the rising prevalence of the condition is anticipated to positively impact the pipeline landscape for liver cancer drugs.

Report Coverage

The Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Insight Report by the publisher gives comprehensive insights into liver cancer therapeutics currently undergoing clinical trials. It covers various aspects related to the details of each of these drugs under development for liver cancer. The liver cancer report assessment includes the analysis of over 25 pipeline drugs and 10+ companies. The liver cancer 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 liver cancer 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 liver cancer.

Liver Cancer Drug Pipeline Outlook

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer and has a complicated and multiple pathogenesis. One important stage in the viral carcinogenesis of HCC4 is cirrhosis. Chronic alcohol use, aflatoxin-B1-contaminated diet, and persistent hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viral infections have all been connected to the development of HCC. HBV can affect the development of liver cancer by increasing the expression of activating transcription factor 7 (ATF7), which promotes cell proliferation and inhibits apoptosis. Additionally, viral proteins can control cellular signaling pathways. HBV-induced hepatocarcinogenesis is caused by a combination of host-viral interactions, prolonged cycles of necrosis, inflammation, and regeneration, viral integration into the host genome, and the specific activation of oncogenic pathways by different viral proteins.

Small molecules are the most popular kind for treating liver cancer because of their capacity to effectively enter cells and target important oncogenic pathways. Small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitors, such sorafenib and lenvatinib, are used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and decrease tumor growth and angiogenesis. Small molecules have superior oral bioavailability and systemic dispersion compared to oligonucleotides and peptides, which makes them more useful for treating liver cancer. Nevertheless, oligonucleotide and peptide-based treatments are being investigated for potential future developments. Further, the rising focus on the development of liver cancer 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.

Liver Cancer Epidemiology

Globally, liver cancer ranks as the sixth most common type of cancer. There were 866,136 new cases in 2022. Asia is home to almost 75% of liver cancer cases, with China bearing more than 50% of the global burden. The country with the greatest incidence rate is Mongolia. Males typically have two to three times the incidence and fatality rates of females. The fourth most frequent cause of cancer-related fatalities worldwide is liver cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, 42,240 new cases are expected to be detected in the United States in 2025.

Liver Cancer - Drug Pipeline Therapeutic Assessment

This section of the report covers the analysis of liver cancer 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

  • Oligonucleotide
  • Peptide
  • Small Molecule
  • Others

By Route of Administration

  • Oral
  • Parenteral
  • Others

Liver Cancer - 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 liver cancer drugs undergoing clinical development.

Liver Cancer - Pipeline Assessment Segmentation, By Drug Classes

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

Liver Cancer Clinical Trials Therapeutic Assessment - Competitive Dynamics

The report for the liver cancer drug pipeline covers the profile of key companies involved in clinical trials and their drugs under development. It provides a detailed liver cancer therapeutic assessment, analyzing the competitive dynamics of the clinical trial landscape. Below is the list of a few players involved in liver cancer clinical trials:
  • Bristol-Myers Squibb
  • Adaptimmune
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
  • HistoSonics, Inc.
  • Mina Alpha Limited
  • TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc.
  • Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Medivir
  • Camurus AB
  • Celldex Therapeutics

Liver Cancer Emerging Drugs Profile

Major drugs currently in the drug pipeline are as follows:

Drug: AFP?³³²T

Adaptimmune's AFP?³³²T is an investigational therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other tumors expressing alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). This approach involves modifying a patient's own T cells to express enhanced T-cell receptors (TCRs) targeting AFP, aiming to bolster the immune system's ability to attack cancer cells. In the Phase I clinical trial, AFP?³³²T demonstrated an acceptable safety profile and potential anti-tumor activity, including a complete response in one patient. The trial is ongoing, with an estimated completion date in July 2025.

Drug: Nivolumab

Nivolumab, marketed as Opdivo by Bristol-Myers Squibb, is an immunotherapy drug approved for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. It functions as a PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor, enhancing the body's immune response against cancer cells. In the CheckMate -040 trial, Nivolumab demonstrated a 14.3% overall response rate in HCC patients previously treated with sorafenib, leading to its accelerated approval by the FDA. Ongoing studies continue to assess its efficacy in various liver cancer settings.

Reasons To Buy This Report

The Liver Cancer Drug Report provides a strategic overview of the latest and future landscape of treatments for liver cancer. 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 liver cancer pipeline insights.

Key Questions Answered in the Liver Cancer - Pipeline Insight Report

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

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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 Liver Cancer
3.1 Signs and Symptoms
3.2 Causes
3.3 Risk Factors
3.4 Types of Liver Cancer
3.5 Diagnosis
3.6 Treatment
4 Patient Profile: Liver Cancer
4.1 Patient Profile Overview
4.2 Patient Psychology and Emotional Impact Factors
4.3 Risk Assessment and Treatment Success Rate
5 Liver Cancer: Epidemiology Snapshot
5.1 Liver Cancer Incidence by Key Markets
5.2 Liver Cancer - Patients Seeking Treatment in Key Markets
6 Liver Cancer: Market Dynamics
6.1 Market Drivers and Constraints
6.2 SWOT Analysis
7 Liver Cancer: 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 Liver Cancer, 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 Liver Cancer 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 Liver Cancer 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: CAM2029
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: RC48-ADC
10.2.3 Other Drugs
11 Liver Cancer 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: Zanubrutinib
11.2.3 Other Drugs
12 Liver Cancer 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: AFP?³³²T
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: SD-101
12.2.3 Other Drugs
13 Liver Cancer, Key Drug Pipeline Companies
13.1 Bristol-Myers Squibb
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 Adaptimmune
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 Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
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 HistoSonics, Inc.
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 Mina Alpha Limited
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 Adicet 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 TriSalus Life Sciences, 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 Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc.
13.8.1 Company Snapshot
13.8.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.8.3 Financial Analysis
13.8.4 Recent News and Developments
13.9 Medivir
13.9.1 Company Snapshot
13.9.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.9.3 Financial Analysis
13.9.4 Recent News and Developments
13.10 Camurus AB
13.10.1 Company Snapshot
13.10.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.10.3 Financial Analysis
13.10.4 Recent News and Developments
13.11 Celldex Therapeutics
13.11.1 Company Snapshot
13.11.2 Pipeline Product Portfolio
13.11.3 Financial Analysis
13.11.4 Recent News and Developments
14 Regulatory Framework for Drug Approval, By Region15 Terminated or Suspended Pipeline Products