Onco-Innovations Advances PNKP Inhibitor ONC010 Toward First-in-Human Studies

June 10th, 2026 1:05 PM
By: Newsworthy Staff

Onco-Innovations is developing ONC010, a nanoparticle-encapsulated PNKP inhibitor, and leveraging AI to advance DNA damage response therapies, positioning itself as a leader in a new class distinct from PARP inhibitors.

Onco-Innovations Advances PNKP Inhibitor ONC010 Toward First-in-Human Studies

Onco-Innovations Ltd. (CBOE CA: ONCO) (OTCQB: ONNVF) is advancing its lead candidate ONC010, a nanoparticle-encapsulated PNKP inhibitor designed to target DNA repair pathways involved in cancer survival and treatment resistance. The company is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging PNKP inhibitor class, a segment of the broader DNA Damage Response (DDR) therapy market that is distinct from established PARP inhibitor therapies.

Five patents protect the company’s PNKP inhibitor technology, nanoparticle delivery platform and related applications, supporting its intellectual property position as development advances. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Inka Health, Onco-Innovations has integrated the SynoGraph causal AI platform to support patient stratification, clinical trial design and oncology evidence generation. Ongoing CMC, IND-enabling and preclinical development activities are intended to support advancement of ONC010 toward planned first-in-human clinical studies.

Onco-Innovations is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on advancing a new class of DDR therapies and developing artificial intelligence-driven precision oncology solutions. The company is leading the development of Polynucleotide Kinase Phosphatase inhibitors, an emerging category of DDR therapeutics designed to target DNA repair pathways involved in cancer survival and resistance. Through its dual-platform approach, Onco-Innovations combines proprietary drug development with AI-enabled technologies intended to support oncology research, clinical development, patient stratification and evidence generation.

The company’s strategy is centered on building a scalable oncology platform supported by proprietary intellectual property, strategic collaborations and integrated development capabilities. In recent years, Onco-Innovations has expanded its operational footprint through acquisitions and research partnerships. For the latest news and updates relating to ONNVF, visit the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ONNVF.

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