Jefferies Sharply Raises Target on Synta Pharma (SNTA) After GALAXY Update

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Synta (SNTA) Phase 2b Galaxy Trial Shows Promising Improvement in Survival

October 1, 2012 7:18 AM EDT

Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. (NASDAQ: SNTA) today announced results from an interim analysis of the Phase 2b portion of the GALAXY trial, a global, randomized, multi-center Phase 2b/3 study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Companys lead Hsp90 inhibitor, ganetespib, as second-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

The results showed good tolerability for the combination of... More