Tempest Lays Out Strategic Plan to Advance Recently Acquired Dual-Targeting CAR-T Assets

Core Insights - Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. is advancing its CAR-T assets post-transaction while maintaining a capital-efficient operational model [1][6] Strategic Priorities - The company will prioritize the development of its dual-targeting CD19/BCMA CAR-T program, TPST-2003, with clinical data expected from an ongoing Phase 1 trial in China and a registrational Phase 2b trial anticipated to start by the end of 2026 [2][3] - TPST-4003, an in vivo CAR-T program, aims to deliver the same dual-targeting construct without ex vivo cell manufacturing, with plans for preclinical development and potential clinical entry through a partner-funded trial [4][6] - Amezalpat is positioned for pivotal development in first-line hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), with plans for business development discussions to advance this program [4] - The company plans to initiate a Phase 2 study of TPST-1495 in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), with first patient enrollment expected in Q1 2026, funded by the National Cancer Institute [5][6] Pipeline Expansion - Tempest is expanding its next-generation CAR-T pipeline, which includes additional dual-targeting CAR-T programs such as TPST-3003, TPST-2206, and TPST-3206 [6][7]