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BrainStorm Announces New Survival Data from Expanded Access Program Cohort: Remarkably 90% of ALS Patients Survived Over 5 Years with NurOwn®
Prnewswire· 2025-06-16 12:30
NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: BCLI), a leading developer of adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced new survival data from 10 participants in its Expanded Access Program (EAP) for NurOwn® (autologous MSC-NTF cells) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The EAP enrolled 10 participants who had previously completed the Phase 3 clinical trial.The analysis reviewed survival from the time of first symptom onset through parti ...
Lyell(LYEL) - 2025 FY - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-11 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is in a strong capital position to advance pivotal studies without the need for immediate capital raising [10] - The current market for CAR T therapies is approximately $3 billion annually, with expectations to grow significantly [46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The lead program, Lyle 314, has shown a 94% overall response rate and a 71% complete response rate in ongoing trials [5][19] - The company is expanding its focus from solid tumors to include hematologic malignancies, indicating a strategic shift [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The CD19 market is projected to grow from $3 billion to $5 billion over the next few years, highlighting significant commercial opportunities [14] - The competitive landscape includes existing CD19 CAR therapies, with a focus on demonstrating superior efficacy and safety [29] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to develop next-generation cell therapies that provide long-term disease-free periods for cancer patients [3] - The acquisition of Impact Bio and its lead asset is part of a broader strategy to enhance capabilities in hematologic malignancies [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the FDA's openness to cell therapies, which could facilitate future approvals [44] - The company is focused on executing its pivotal trial and is optimistic about the potential for its lead product to penetrate the market effectively [49] Other Important Information - The company has successfully transitioned the manufacturing process from an academic setting to its own facility, enhancing production capabilities [15] - The company is preparing for commercial launch with a manufacturing capacity of approximately 1,200 doses per year [46] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the strategy behind the acquisition of Impact Bio? - The acquisition was driven by the desire to expand into hematologic malignancies and capitalize on the potential of the lead asset [11][12] Question: How does the company plan to differentiate its product in a competitive market? - The company aims to show superior efficacy and safety compared to existing CD19 CAR therapies, which is critical for market penetration [29][30] Question: What are the expectations for the upcoming data presentation at the International Conference of Malignant Lymphoma? - The focus will be on demonstrating durability of response, particularly the maintenance of complete responses beyond six months [18][19] Question: How is the company preparing for manufacturing and commercialization? - The company has a robust manufacturing facility capable of supporting both clinical and early commercial needs, with plans for potential expansion [46][47] Question: Are there plans for further acquisitions or partnerships? - The company is open to exploring additional opportunities but will maintain a disciplined approach given current market conditions [51]
Cabaletta Bio Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Securities
Globenewswire· 2025-06-11 13:54
PHILADELPHIA, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (“Cabaletta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CABA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and launching the first curative targeted cell therapies designed specifically for patients with autoimmune diseases, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering consisting of (i) 39,200,000 shares of its common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 39,200,000 shares of common stock (or pre-fun ...
TC BioPharm Announces Complete Response in Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Patient
Prnewswire· 2025-06-11 12:30
Core Insights - TC BioPharm announced that the first patient in Cohort B achieved complete molecular remission after receiving the second dose of TCB008, a gamma delta T cell therapy for cancer treatment [1][2][4] - The patient received a total of approximately 500 million gamma delta T cells over two weeks, with two out of a possible four infusions of TCB008 [2] - This milestone highlights the potential of TCB008 to serve as a foundational component in post-remission therapy for blood cancer patients, aiming to improve long-term outcomes and survival rates [4] Company Overview - TC BioPharm is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gamma-delta T cell therapies for cancer treatment, with a specific emphasis on acute myeloid leukemia [5][6] - The company is recognized as a leader in this field and is conducting pivotal clinical trials using its proprietary allogeneic CryoTC technology to provide frozen gamma-delta T cell products to clinics globally [6] Industry Context - Over 1 million patients are diagnosed with blood cancers globally each year, and many who achieve remission may still have a molecular burden of disease that can lead to relapse [3] - The ability of gamma delta T cells to differentiate between healthy and diseased tissue positions them as a promising therapeutic option in oncology [5]
Cabaletta Bio Announces Proposed Public Offering of Securities
Globenewswire· 2025-06-11 10:15
Core Viewpoint - Cabaletta Bio, Inc. has initiated an underwritten public offering of its common stock and accompanying warrants, aiming to raise capital for its clinical-stage biotechnology operations focused on autoimmune diseases [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The public offering includes shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15% of the offering [1][2]. - The offering is expected to close around June 12, 2025, subject to market conditions and customary closing conditions [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Cabaletta Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing curative targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases [5]. - The company’s CABA™ platform employs two strategies to advance engineered T cell therapies, with a focus on the CARTA strategy and its lead investigational therapy, rese-cel [5]. - Rese-cel is currently being evaluated in the RESET™ clinical development program, which spans multiple therapeutic areas including rheumatology, neurology, and dermatology [5].
Cabaletta Bio Announces New Rese-cel Safety and Efficacy Data in Patients with Myositis, Lupus and Scleroderma to Be Presented at the EULAR 2025 Congress
Globenewswire· 2025-06-11 10:00
Core Insights - Cabaletta Bio, Inc. announced promising clinical data from its ongoing RESET clinical trials for autoimmune diseases, highlighting the potential of rese-cel to provide drug-free, symptom-free lives for patients [1][2][6] Clinical Trial Results - In the RESET-Myositis trial, 7 out of 8 patients achieved clinically meaningful total improvement scores (TIS) while off all immunomodulators and steroids, with 4 patients experiencing grade 1 cytokine release syndrome (CRS) [1][2][3] - All systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients without nephropathy achieved remission as per DORIS criteria, with 7 out of 7 patients responding clinically while off immunomodulators and glucocorticoids [1][2] - Both patients in the RESET-SSc trial showed significant improvements in modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS) after discontinuing immunomodulatory drugs, with one patient meeting the revised Composite Response Index in Systemic Sclerosis (CRISS) criteria [1][8] Safety Profile - Among 18 patients with follow-up of 4 weeks or more, 94% experienced no CRS or only Grade 1 CRS, and 89% had no immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) [1][2] - In the RESET-SLE trial, 2 out of 8 patients experienced grade 1 CRS, and one ICANS event was reported [3][8] Regulatory and Development Plans - Cabaletta plans to initiate enrollment in two registrational myositis cohorts in 2025 and has scheduled discussions with the FDA regarding registrational pathways for SLE/LN in 3Q25, scleroderma in 4Q25, and myasthenia gravis in 1H26 [1][9] - The RESET clinical trial program is accelerating, with 51 patients actively enrolled across over 65 clinical sites as of May 30, 2025 [1][2][6] Company Overview - Cabaletta Bio is focused on developing curative targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases, with rese-cel being a key investigational therapy designed to deplete CD19-positive B cells [5][6] - The company aims to change treatment paradigms for autoimmune diseases through its innovative CARTA platform, which includes multiple disease-specific clinical trials [5][6]
TScan Therapeutics (TCRX) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 21:57
Summary of TScan Therapeutics (TCRX) 2025 Conference Call Company Overview - TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage company focused on next-generation TCR T cell therapy, founded in 2018 [2][3] - The company has two main clinical programs: one for hematologic malignancies (AML, MDS, ALL) and another for solid tumors [3][4] Hematologic Malignancies Program - Promising data reported at ASH in December, showing only 8% relapse rate in treated patients compared to 33% in the control arm [4][24] - The pivotal trial for the heme program is set to launch this year, with multiple clinical catalysts expected [5][25] - The program targets patients undergoing allogeneic bone marrow transplants, aiming to improve outcomes and reduce relapse rates [9][10] - The treatment involves engineering donor T cells to target residual cancer cells post-transplant, minimizing side effects [13][15] - The study design includes a synthetic control arm using data from the CIBMTR database, aiming for a hazard ratio of 0.6 with 85% power [28][29] - The addressable patient population in the U.S. is approximately 7,350 annually, with an estimated 1,000 patients meeting the trial criteria [31][32] - Potential market opportunity estimated in the multibillion-dollar range, with pricing for TCR therapies around $727,000 [34][35] Solid Tumors Program - The solid tumors strategy focuses on addressing tumor heterogeneity through multiplex therapy, using multiple TCRs simultaneously [38][39] - The company has seven TCRs cleared by the FDA, currently in a phase one clinical trial called the Plexity study [41][42] - The first patient is expected to be treated with multiplex therapy in the first half of this year, with safety and efficacy data to be reported by year-end [46][51] - The focus will be on HPV-positive cancers (head and neck, cervical, anal) and HPV-negative cancers (non-small cell lung cancer, sarcoma) [48][50] - A significant percentage of patients in these indications qualify for multiplex therapy, indicating a substantial addressable market [50] Key Data and Findings - In the heme program, 100% donor chimerism was achieved in treated patients, significantly reducing relapse risk compared to the control group [22][24] - The treatment arm showed a much lower probability of relapse (8%) compared to the control arm [24] - The company plans to expand its therapy to other HLA types, potentially doubling the addressable patient population [36][37] Future Milestones - Launch of the pivotal study for the heme program in the second half of the year [52] - Filing of an IND for expanded HLA TCRs by year-end [52] - Continued updates on safety and efficacy data for both heme and solid tumor programs throughout the year [52]
Cabaletta Bio (CABA) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-06-04 16:05
Summary of Caballetta Bio's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Caballetta Bio - **Event**: Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference - **CEO**: Steven Key Industry Insights - **Regulatory Alignment**: Caballetta Bio has aligned with the FDA on the registrational trial design for Reza cel, focusing on myositis as a target indication [3][4] - **Clinical Endpoint**: The primary endpoint for the trial will be the TIS score, a validated clinical endpoint previously used for IVIG approval in dermatomyositis [3][4] - **Cohort Design**: The trial will include two cohorts, one for ACEs and dermatomyositis subtypes (85% of myositis patients) and another for the necrotizing form (IMNM subtype, 15% of patients) [6][8] Efficacy and Safety Data - **Patient Enrollment**: The trial will enroll approximately 15 patients per cohort, focusing on those refractory to other therapies [4][10] - **Safety Database**: A safety database of over 100 patients will be utilized for the filing, with 35 patients having myositis-specific data [10][11] - **Weight-Adjusted Dosing**: Caballetta Bio is the only company using weight-adjusted dosing, which is believed to enhance safety and efficacy [18][19] Market Dynamics - **Competitive Landscape**: There are currently 35 cell therapies IND cleared for lupus, indicating a crowded market where payers require specific data for reimbursement [15] - **Patient Expectations**: Patients desire to eliminate symptoms and stop immunosuppressants, while physicians prioritize organ protection [22][24] Future Milestones - **Upcoming Presentations**: Caballetta Bio will present data at EULAR, including safety and efficacy results from 18 patients dosed for at least one month [31][36] - **Regulatory Alignment**: Expected regulatory alignments with the FDA for lupus and scleroderma in the second half of the year [45][46] - **Enrollment Projections**: Enrollment is exceeding aggressive forecasts, with ongoing updates expected at medical meetings [44][46] Additional Considerations - **Unmet Need**: There is a profound unmet need in the myositis and scleroderma markets, with significant patient enrollment observed [29][28] - **Cost Reduction Potential**: Collaborations with Solaris may lead to reduced manufacturing costs and increased scalability [48] Conclusion Caballetta Bio is positioned to make significant strides in the treatment of autoimmune diseases with its innovative approach to CAR T therapies, focusing on safety, efficacy, and regulatory alignment. The upcoming data presentations and regulatory milestones will be critical in shaping the company's future trajectory in the market.
Cabaletta Bio to Participate in the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
Globenewswire· 2025-05-29 12:00
Core Insights - Cabaletta Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing curative targeted cell therapies for autoimmune diseases [3] - The company will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on June 4, 2025 [1] - The lead strategy, CARTA, is centered on the investigational therapy rese-cel, which is currently in the RESET clinical development program [3] Company Overview - Cabaletta Bio is dedicated to advancing engineered T cell therapies that may provide deep and durable, potentially curative treatments for a variety of autoimmune diseases [3] - The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and has a comprehensive platform that includes two complementary strategies for therapy development [3] - Rese-cel is a fully human CD19-CAR T cell therapy that contains 4-1BB and is being evaluated across multiple therapeutic areas, including rheumatology, neurology, and dermatology [3]
ZLNA – New registered share capital
Globenewswire· 2025-05-27 11:38
Oslo, 27 May 2025: Zelluna ASA (the "Company") refers to the announcement on 24 May 2025 regarding a resolution by the Company's Board of Directors to issue 227,096 new shares in the Company against set-off of an option exercise fee. The share capital increase related to the issuance of the new shares has now been registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises, and the Company's new registered share capital is NOK 20,454,162, divided into 20,454,162 shares, each with a par value of NOK 1. Fo ...