Table of Contents
- What is KAND567?
- Medical Conditions Treated
- How KAND567 Works
- Current Research
- Eligibility for the Study
- Potential Benefits
- Safety and Side Effects
- Administration
What is KAND567?
KAND567 is a new medication being studied for the treatment of certain types of cancer. Its full chemical name is (2R)-2-[[2-AMINO-5-[(1S)-1-PHENYLETHYL]SULFANYL-[1,3]THIAZOLO[4,5-D]PYRIMIDIN-7-YL]AMINO]-4-METHYLPENTAN-1-OL HYDROCHLORIDE. It’s also known as a fractalkine receptor antagonist, which describes how it works in the body[1].
Medical Conditions Treated
KAND567 is being studied for the treatment of recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. These are types of cancers that affect a woman’s reproductive system and abdomen[1].
- Ovarian cancer: A cancer that begins in the ovaries, which are part of a woman’s reproductive system.
- Fallopian tube cancer: A rare cancer that develops in the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus.
- Primary peritoneal cancer: A rare cancer that develops in the peritoneum, the tissue lining the abdominal wall and covering the organs in the abdomen.
The study focuses on cancers that have come back after previous treatment, which is what “recurrent” means in this context[1].
How KAND567 Works
KAND567 is a fractalkine receptor antagonist. While the exact mechanism isn’t fully explained in the study information, fractalkine receptor antagonists generally work by blocking certain signals in the body that can contribute to cancer growth and spread[1].
Current Research
KAND567 is currently being studied in a clinical trial called KANDOVA. This is a Phase Ib/IIa study, which means it’s in the early stages of testing in humans. The study has two main goals[1]:
- To evaluate the safety and tolerability of KAND567 when used in combination with another cancer drug called carboplatin.
- To determine the best dose of KAND567 to use in future studies.
The study is also looking at how well the combination of KAND567 and carboplatin works in treating these cancers[1].
Eligibility for the Study
The study has specific criteria for who can participate. Some key points include[1]:
- Participants must be at least 18 years old
- They must have a confirmed diagnosis of high-grade serous or high-grade endometrioid epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer
- The cancer must have returned after previous treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy
- Participants must be in generally good health, with adequate organ function
There are also several conditions that would prevent someone from participating in the study, such as certain other medical conditions or use of specific medications[1].
Potential Benefits
While it’s too early to know for sure, the researchers hope that KAND567, when combined with carboplatin, might provide benefits such as[1]:
- Improved response to treatment (shrinking or slowing growth of tumors)
- Longer time before the cancer progresses
- Improved overall survival
- Reduction in pain symptoms
Safety and Side Effects
One of the main goals of this study is to evaluate the safety of KAND567. The researchers will be closely monitoring for any side effects or adverse events. As this is an early-stage study, not all potential side effects are known yet[1].
Administration
KAND567 is given as a hard capsule that is taken by mouth. It’s being studied in combination with carboplatin, which is typically given through an intravenous (IV) infusion[1].



