Lisata Therapeutics Highlights Positive Preclinical Data of Certepetide as Part of Antibody-Drug Conjugate Combinations as Reported by Licensing Partner Catalent

Core Insights - Lisata Therapeutics highlighted positive preclinical data for certepetide, a proprietary cyclic peptide, presented by its licensing partner Catalent at the 16th Annual World ADC San Diego Conference, indicating improved tumor selective penetration and efficacy of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) [1][2] Company Overview - Lisata Therapeutics is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for advanced solid tumors and other serious diseases [4] - The company has established significant commercial and R&D partnerships based on its CendR Platform technology [4] Product Details - Certepetide is designed to activate a novel uptake pathway, enhancing the targeting and penetration of anti-cancer drugs in solid tumors [3][4] - The investigational drug has shown favorable safety, tolerability, and clinical activity in trials aimed at enhancing standard chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer [3] - Certepetide has received multiple designations, including Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designation for pancreatic cancer, glioma, and osteosarcoma [3] Partnership and Strategy - The licensing partnership with Catalent aims to leverage certepetide's unique mechanism to enhance the therapeutic potential of ADCs [2] - Enhanced Conjugates, developed by Catalent, combine non-cytotoxic payloads like certepetide with cytotoxic agents to amplify efficacy while maintaining safety [2]