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First and only CLDN18.2-targeted therapy
ZELVARA® (celdatuzumab-mkrz)
For the first-line treatment of adults with CLDN18.2-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced unresectable or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, in combination with chemotherapy.
Targeting CLDN18.2. Advancing Survival.
NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines In Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®)
ZELVARA + chemotherapy is included as an NCCN Category 1, preferred regimen for first-line treatment of CLDN18.2+/HER2− advanced gastric/GEJ adenocarcinoma.†
Not a real patient.
Proven Efficacy
BEACON-1 Trial Results
Overall Survival
0.74
Hazard Ratio
95% CI: 0.60–0.92 · p=0.0041
18.6 vs 15.2 months median OS
Progression-Free Survival
0.73
Hazard Ratio
95% CI: 0.59–0.91 · p=0.0049
10.8 vs 8.4 months median PFS
Overall Response Rate
48.6%
ORR (ZELVARA + chemo)
vs 39.2% (placebo + chemo)
CR: 4.2% · PR: 44.4%
BEACON-1: Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. N=565 patients with CLDN18.2+/HER2− advanced gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma.
The Science
Why CLDN18.2?
Claudin 18.2 (CLDN18.2) is a tight junction protein normally expressed in gastric epithelial cells. In gastric and GEJ adenocarcinomas, CLDN18.2 is frequently overexpressed on the tumor cell surface, making it an attractive therapeutic target.
Approximately 38–52% of gastric/GEJ cancers express CLDN18.2 at levels suitable for targeted therapy. ZELVARA binds specifically to CLDN18.2, engaging the immune system to destroy tumor cells through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC).
Learn About the Mechanism of ActionClinical Evidence
Pivotal Clinical Trials
BEACON-1
| Design | Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled |
| Arms | ZELVARA + mFOLFOX6 vs Placebo + mFOLFOX6 |
| N | 565 patients |
| Primary EP | PFS per BICR |
BEACON-2
| Design | Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled |
| Arms | ZELVARA + CAPOX vs Placebo + CAPOX |
| N | 510 patients |
| Primary EP | PFS per BICR |
Differentiated Therapy
Why ZELVARA for Your CLDN18.2+ Patients
Dual Mechanism
ADCC + CDC: Two independent immune-mediated pathways of tumor cell destruction targeting CLDN18.2
Consistent Benefit
Statistically significant OS and PFS improvement across two Phase 3 trials with different chemo backbones
Manageable Safety
Predictable AE profile with proactive antiemetic prophylaxis. No new safety signals vs. known mAb class effects
Note: Cross-trial comparisons should be interpreted with caution due to differences in study design, patient populations, and endpoints. Please refer to the full Prescribing Information for comprehensive clinical data.
Important Safety Information
Warnings and Precautions: ZELVARA can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Administer antiemetic prophylaxis prior to and during treatment. Infusion-related reactions have been reported. Based on its mechanism of action, ZELVARA can cause fetal harm.
Most Common Adverse Reactions (≥20%): nausea (70.2%), vomiting (64.8%), decreased appetite (42.1%), fatigue (38.4%), diarrhea (28.7%), and peripheral neuropathy (22.5%).
†Referenced with permission from the NCCN Guidelines® for Gastric Cancer V.1.2025. © National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Accessed January 15, 2025. NCCN makes no warranties of any kind whatsoever regarding their content, use or application and disclaims any responsibility for their application or use in any way. To view the most recent version, visit NCCN.org. NCCN Guidelines® and NCCN Category 1 are registered trademarks of National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Inc. This is a mock citation created for portfolio demonstration purposes only. This content has not been reviewed or endorsed by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®).