Merus charts early promise for cancer drug targeting NRG1 fusions

Netherlands-based Merus initially set out to study its bispecific antibody zenocutuzumab in solid tumors, but it revised those plans this summer in light of data showing the drug’s efficacy in targeting a rare but aggressive gene abnormality. Now, the company says it has strong evidence it’s on the right path—though, admittedly, it’s very early evidence.