Drugs / AB-106
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AB-106

also known as Taletrectinib · DS-6051b

Small molecule targets ALK, DDR1, LTK, ROS1 via inhibition

Developed for
non-small cell lung carcinoma · breast cancer · bronchogenic carcinoma · neoplasm
Investigated by
Nuvation Bio Inc. · AnHeart Therapeutics Inc. · Megan Kruse, MD

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Filed US (FDA) — RET fusion positive cancer 2024-12-20

“Based on pooled results of the TRUST-I and TRUST-II clinical studies, Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB) submitted an NDA for taletrectinib to the U.S. FDA” innoventbio.com ↗

Trials 9

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT05609929 Nov 2022 → Jan 2023 — Nuvation Bio Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05357820 Jul → Dec 2021 cancer Nuvation Bio Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05357911 Jul → Aug 2021 cancer Nuvation Bio Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT06214793 Oct 2026 → Jan 2030 breast cancer Megan Kruse, MD Suspended No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04919811 Sep 2021 → Jun 2025 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvation Bio Inc. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04617054 Jun 2021 → Dec 2024 neoplasm Nuvation Bio Inc. Terminated No outcome recorded Stop: Business
Phase 2 NCT04395677 Jul 2020 → Jun 2024 overdue non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvation Bio Inc. Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT06564324 Nov 2024 → Jan 2029 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvation Bio Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase not stated1 trial
— NCT06841874 — bronchogenic carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvation Bio Inc. No longer available No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy1 trial
Phase 3 NCT07154706 Comparator Aug 2025 → Aug 2030 expected non-small cell lung carcinoma Nuvation Bio Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 34

DateIssuerRelease
2026-09-17 Nuvation Bio Inc. Regulatory Nuvation Bio Announces FDA Approval of Supplemental New Drug Application for IBTROZI® (taletrectinib) with Updated Duration of Response in TKI-Naïve Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer nuvationbio.com ↗
Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for IBTROZI® (taletrectinib), a ROS1 inhibitor approved for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
2026-09-15 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio Announces New Analyses Reinforcing the Durable, Consistent Efficacy of IBTROZI® (taletrectinib) Across Key Patient Subgroups in Advanced ROS1+ NSCLC at 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer nuvationbio.com ↗
These analyses offer reassurance that patients who do start chemotherapy before a ROS1 fusion is identified can still respond well once they transition to taletrectinib.
2026-06-29 Nuvation Bio Inc. Regulatory Nuvation Bio Announces Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated in the United Kingdom nuvationbio.com ↗
2026-06-26 Eisai Inc. Regulatory Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated in the United Kingdom A Marketing Authorisation Application with the European Medicines Agency is also under regulatory review for approval eisai.com ↗
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) today announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom has validated the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for taletrectinib for the treatment of advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
2026-05-27 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio to Present New Quality-of-Life Data for IBTROZI® (Taletrectinib) in Patients with ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at ASCO 2026 Annual Meeting nuvationbio.com ↗
88% of TRUST-II patients reported improved or stable quality of life at first assessment, with the majority sustaining that benefit throughout treatment
2026-05-06 Nuvation Bio Inc. Regulatory Nuvation Bio Announces FDA Acceptance of Supplemental New Drug Application for IBTROZI® (taletrectinib) with Updated Duration of Response in Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer nuvationbio.com ↗
2026-05-04 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Provides Business Update nuvationbio.com ↗
For TKI-naïve patients (n=157): the analysis showed a cORR of 89.8%, a mDOR of 49.7 months, a mPFS of 46.1 months and an intracranial response rate of 76.5% in patients with brain metastases (n=17).
2026-04-21 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio Announces IBTROZI® (Taletrectinib) Showed Highly Durable Responses in Longer-Term Follow-up Data from Pivotal Studies Presented at AACR 2026 nuvationbio.com ↗
The long-term pooled results in TKI-naïve patients demonstrated a confirmed objective response rate (cORR) of 89.8%, a median duration of response (mDOR) of 49.7 months and a median progression-free survival (mPFS) of 46.1 months.
2026-03-27 Eisai Inc. Regulatory Eisai and Nuvation Bio Announce Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated by the European Medicines Agency The Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) has been validated and accepted for full approval consideration with a standard review timeline Additional filings are planned for the U.K., Canada and other regions included in Eisai’s licensed territories Taletrectinib is already approved in the U.S., China and Japan for advanced ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer eisai.com ↗
Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”), a human-centered global leading research-based pharmaceutical company working in the neurology and oncology therapeutic areas, and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB, Corporate Headquarters: New York, NY, CEO: David Hung, M.D., “Nuvation Bio”), a global oncology company focused on tackling some of the toughest challenges in cancer treatment, today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has validated the Marketing Authorisation Application (MAA) for taletrectinib for the treatment of advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
2026-03-26 Nuvation Bio Inc. Regulatory Eisai and Nuvation Bio Announce Marketing Authorisation Application for Taletrectinib for the Treatment of Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Validated by the European Medicines Agency nuvationbio.com ↗
2026-03-17 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio to Present Pivotal IBTROZI® (Taletrectinib) Data in TKI-Naïve and TKI-Pretreated Patients with Advanced ROS1-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at AACR 2026 nuvationbio.com ↗
Clinical data demonstrate IBTROZI's unprecedented durability in TKI-naïve advanced ROS1-positive (ROS1+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with median Duration of Response (DOR) now increased to 50 months as of August 2025 data cutoff
2025-11-03 Nuvation Bio Inc. Results Nuvation Bio Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update nuvationbio.com ↗
We are also pleased to share that IBTROZI’s robust durability profile continues to mature and now shows a 50-month median duration of response as of the latest August data cut-off.

All press releases naming this drug 49 releases

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Evidence & citations 7 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 12 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as AB-106 “Former Name(s) or Alias(es): AB-106.” NCT07154706 ↗
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NCT05609929 ↗

NCT04617054 ↗

NCT05357820 ↗

NCT04395677 ↗

NCT05357911 ↗

Known as DS-6051b “Taletrectinib (AB-106/DS-6051b) is a potent, highly selective, orally bioavailable ROS1 and TRK family inhibitor” NCT06214793 ↗
Known as Taletrectinib ClinicalTrials.gov intervention name — accepted as the source's own label NCT04919811 ↗
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NCT06564324 ↗

NCT06214793 ↗

NCT07154706 ↗

NCT06841874 ↗

Action Inhibit “ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)” PMID 42013573 ↗ Apr 2026
Modality Small molecule “ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)” PMID 42013573 ↗ Apr 2026
Route Oral “once-daily oral taletrectinib 600 mg” PMID 40179330 ↗ Apr 2025
Target ROS1 “ROS1 tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)” PMID 42013573 ↗ Apr 2026