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Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) plans capital raise following Bisantrene study

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ASX:RAC      MCAP $202.7M
04 May 2021 14:00 (AEST)
Race Oncology (ASX:RAC) - CEO and Managing Director, Phillip Lynch and Chief Scientific Officer, Daniel Tillett

CEO and Managing Director, Phillip Lynch (left) and Chief Scientific Officer, Daniel Tillett. Source: Race Oncology

Race Oncology (RAC) has entered a trading halt for the purpose of an upcoming capital raising.

The company will remain in the halt until May 5 or when more details regarding the raise are released, whichever occurs first.

Race is yet to disclose how much it intends to raise or what it will do with the funds once received.

On April 28, Race revealed it is teaming up with The University of Newcastle to investigate the heart safety of its Bisantrene drug.

The heart safety of the drug has been shown in clinical trials, however, how it avoids causing cardiotoxicity is unknown.

According to Race, Bisantrene is a “small molecule anti-cancer drug which has potential as both a low dose, highly targeted precision oncology agent and a high dose, less cardiotoxic chemotherapeutic”.

This partnership will test Bisantrene against anthracycline therapies which are commonly used in breast cancer treatment.

Results are expected to be reported on over the coming year.

Shares in Race last traded at $3.07 on April 30. The company has a $433.1 million market cap.

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