SNTI Stock Skyrockets on Initial Data From Phase I Cancer Study

Core Insights - Senti Biosciences, Inc. announced positive initial data from a phase I study for its CAR-NK cell therapy candidate, SENTI-202, targeting relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies, including acute myeloid leukemia (AML) [1][4][7] Company Performance - Following the announcement, Senti Biosciences' shares surged by 363% on December 2 [2] - Year-to-date, SNTI stock has increased by 51.5%, contrasting with a 7.1% decline in the industry [3] Clinical Study Results - In the phase I study, two out of three AML patients treated at the lowest dose level (1.0 billion CAR+ NK cells) achieved complete remission, confirmed by bone marrow biopsy [4] - Both patients also achieved measurable residual disease (MRD) negative status, indicating no detectable cancer cells [5] - Treatment with SENTI-202 was generally well-tolerated among all three AML patients [6] Future Developments - The FDA cleared Senti Biosciences' IND application for SENTI-202 in December 2022, allowing clinical studies to commence [7] - The phase I study is expected to enroll around 20 patients, with a higher dose cohort currently enrolling [8] - Additional safety and efficacy data, including durability data, is anticipated in 2025 [9] Pipeline Expansion - Senti Biosciences has another candidate, SENTI-301A, and has entered a collaboration with Celest Therapeutics for its clinical development in China [10]