IMAC Holdings Inc. Launches Subsidiary Ignite Proteomics and Announces Groundbreaking Precision Oncology Case Study Utilizing RPPA Technology
September 19 2024 - 10:00AM
IMAC Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BACK) (“IMAC Holdings” or the
“Company”), a leader in innovative healthcare solutions, proudly
announces the launch of an entirely new precision oncology assay
for breast cancer treatment decision making utilizing the Reverse
Phase Protein Array (RPPA) technology through its newly established
subsidiary, Ignite Proteomics LLC (“Ignite Proteomics”). This
launch follows IMAC Holdings’ strategic acquisition of key assets
from Theralink Technologies, Inc., and is underscored by a landmark
clinical case study “
Proteomics based selection achieves
complete response to HER2 therapy in HER2 IHC 0 breast
cancer”, demonstrating the power of RPPA technology in
precision oncology published in npj Precision Oncology, an
international, peer-reviewed journal focused on precision oncology.
Revolutionizing Cancer Care with Precision
OncologyIgnite Proteomics introduces the only commercialy available
and clinically validated assay that can measure both the expression
and activated protein drug target levels in breast tumors, a
superior way to measure the potential effectiveness of targeted
cancer therapies. The clinical utility of the Ignite proteomic
assay is highlighted by this recent case study involving a
57-year-old woman with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
(TNBC) who exhibited an exceptional response to treatment guided by
Ignite’s RPPA-based analysis.
Case Study Highlights: A Breakthrough in
Precision MedicineDespite previous extensive treatments including
chemotherapy and targeted therapies, the patient experienced
disease progression across multiple sites (brain, mediastinal lymph
nodes, lungs, chest wall, liver, and skin). A clinical trial at the
Inova Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI) allowed for a comparative
analysis using both current next-generation sequencing (NGS) assays
and Ignite’s novel assay on the same biopsy. After Ignite
Proteomics RPPA assay identifed the expression and activation of an
important protein called HER2, which was missed by both the NGS
analysis and current approaches to measure HER2 the patient was
treated with the antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan
(T-DXd) , which relies on HER2 expression and activation to work.
After 9 cycles no measurable disease was observed, representing a
complete response to therapy.
“The RPPA technology and our novel proteomics
assay represent a transformative advancement in the management of
breast cancer, providing critical insights that enable us to tailor
treatments with greater precision and effectiveness,” said Faith
Zaslavsky, CEO of IMAC Holdings and Ignite Proteomics. “The
remarkable response observed in this case study underscores the
role our assay can play in significantly impacting patient
outcomes.”
About IMAC Holdings, Inc.IMAC Holdings, Inc. is
dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative solutions that
improve patient outcomes. With a focus on strategic acquisitions
and pioneering technologies, IMAC Holdings is at the forefront of
precision medicine.
About Ignite ProteomicsIgnite Proteomics LLC, a
subsidiary of IMAC Holdings, Inc., specializes in advanced RPPA
technology for cancer diagnostics. As the only provider of a
CLIA-accredited RPPA assay for breast cancer, Ignite Proteomics is
setting new benchmarks in protein-based testing and personalized
oncology care.
For additional information, please
contact: Investors@imacholdings.com
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