Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACTU) is at the forefront of a transformative approach to cancer treatment, focusing on cutting-edge therapies that target aggressive tumor biology. With its proprietary drug development platform and commitment to innovation, Actuate is well-positioned to revolutionize the oncology sector and deliver long-term value for investors.
Actuate Therapeutics is pioneering the next generation of oncology solutions through its breakthrough research on Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 Beta (GSK-3β) inhibitors. By targeting key pathways involved in tumor cell plasticity, Actuate is advancing promising therapies that combat chemoresistance and improve patient outcomes.
Through a robust clinical pipeline and partnerships with leading research institutions, Actuate is tackling some of the most challenging cancers, including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). With a vision rooted in scientific rigor and innovation, the company is set to redefine the standard of care in cancer treatment.
With a float of 48M and few restricted shares, a little bit of investor interest could send this soaring!
Ideally, we would see a strong open and sustain a volume push over 10k. We need to see it push through this local resistance trendline and maintain this longer-term support in doing so. Once we see that, we should see some nice confirmations and can ride the wave.
Target #1: $0.28 (+64.71%)
Target #2: $0.48 (+182.35%)
Target #3: $0.68 (+300.00%)
Support: $0.06
Actuate’s innovative drug development is centered on combating epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT), a key driver of tumor aggression and metastasis. The company’s lead asset, elraglusib, is designed to work synergistically with chemotherapy, reversing resistance mechanisms and improving survival outcomes.
Early clinical data from the COMPASS trial and NCT05077800 indicate that elraglusib effectively converts resistant tumor cells into a more treatable state, offering a game-changing advancement in pancreatic cancer therapy. By inhibiting GSK-3β and TGFβ pathways, Actuate’s approach is addressing a fundamental weakness in conventional cancer treatments.
The company’s proprietary research suggests that patients receiving FOLFIRINOX in combination with elraglusib exhibit phenotypic shifts that enhance treatment efficacy. This ability to manipulate tumor biology represents a paradigm shift in oncology and underscores Actuate’s potential for long-term clinical and financial success.
Actuate’s leadership team, composed of world-class oncologists, researchers, and biotech executives, is driving the company’s mission forward. Its scientific approach is validated by rigorous research and clinical collaborations with institutions like Massachusetts General Hospital and leading cancer centers worldwide.
Beyond pancreatic cancer, Actuate is exploring applications for its GSK-3β inhibitors across multiple cancer types, expanding its potential market footprint in the global oncology landscape. This broad applicability makes Actuate a multi-dimensional investment opportunity in the biotech space.
With a first-mover advantage in targeted oncology, strong clinical momentum, and an increasing focus on novel cancer therapies, Actuate Therapeutics presents a compelling investment case. As the company advances its clinical trials and regulatory milestones, investors have the opportunity to gain exposure to one of the most promising biotech innovations in cancer treatment.
The future of oncology is shifting towards precision medicine and targeted therapies—and Actuate Therapeutics is leading that charge.
Daniel M. Schmitt | President & CEO
Mr. Schmitt brings over 30 years of successful industry experience in operations management, new product development, and business development, having held senior executive positions in both large pharmaceutical and small biotechnology companies, including Fujisawa, Searle / Pharmacia, and Ilex Oncology. During his career, Daniel has led and contributed to the successful development and launch of multiple pharmaceutical products, and has constructed and executed numerous high value licensing, acquisition, and development deals for biotech and pharmaceutical companies, totaling nearly $1 billion in upfront and potential milestone payments.
Andrew P. Mazar, Ph. D | COO
Dr. Mazar currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Actuate Therapeutics. He is a translational researcher, drug development thought leader and entrepreneur that has over 30 years experience working on translational oncology and fibrosis programs at the interface of academia and industry spanning discovery through phase 3 trial design and implementation. Dr. Mazar has led pre-clinical and early clinical development for targeted oncology drugs including antibodies, peptides, antibody and peptide conjugates, and small molecules. He has also led discovery and application of mechanism-based biomarkers to drug pharmacodynamics, candidate selection and patient enrichment.
His operational expertise spans academia and industry, including academic spin outs and start-up company formation, financing, business development and partnership, and commercialization. He has also led regulatory interactions with FDA and EMA, resulting in INDs, orphan drug designations; four drugs advanced to phase 3 and numerous phase 1 & phase 2 human trials. Dr. Mazar is a recognized expert in cancer metastasis research and specifically in the urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and its receptor (uPAR), GSK-3β and their role in cancer and fibrosis.
Paul Lytle | CFO
Mr. Lytle brings over 30 years of finance and accounting experience, over 25 years of public company experience for Nasdaq listed companies, and over 25 years of biotechnology experience primarily focused on the development and manufacturing of immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer. Mr. Lytle’s biotechnology career started with Avid Bioservices, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDMO) (f/k/a Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) from 1997 to 2018, where he raised in excess of $500 million in net proceeds from various equity and debt offerings, including an initial public offering of convertible notes, while serving as Chief Financial Officer for over 18 years. Mr. Lytle was also instrumental in the formation of a successful biologics manufacturing business utilizing excess manufacturing capacity at Avid.
Mr. Lytle is a co-founder of Thendor Therapeutics, LLC, a private biopharmaceutical company, and he has served as its Chief Financial Officer since September 2023. Mr. Lytle is also the co-founder of Mosaic ImmunoEngineering, Inc., a public development-stage biotechnology company, and he has served on its board of directors and as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since August 2020. Previously, Mr. Lytle served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Breathe Technologies, Inc., a private medical device company, from September 2018 to December 2019 where he and the team successfully navigated the acquisition by Hillrom Holdings
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