Barzolvolimab Phase 2 CSU 76 Week Data 7 MONTHS POST ACTIVE THERAPY 2 01 Introduction Anthony Marucci, President & CEO 3 Barzolvolimab Best in Disease for All Patients1 EAACI 2025 Safe Harbor Statement This communication contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our us ...

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Summary of Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Celldex Therapeutics (CLDX) - **Focus**: Development of Barzolumab for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) Key Industry Insights - **Industry**: Biopharmaceuticals, specifically targeting chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) - **Current Treatment Landscape**: Existing treatments are inadequate for many patients, highlighting the need for new options Core Findings from the Conference Call 1. **Barzolumab Phase II Study Results**: - Barzolumab shows the highest reported complete response rate in CSU treatment at every time point [7][12][30] - Complete response rates reached 51% at 12 weeks and 71% at 52 weeks, with 41% maintaining a complete response at 76 weeks post-treatment [30][31] - 93% of patients experienced a clinically meaningful reduction in disease burden during the active treatment period [12] 2. **Patient Quality of Life**: - 92% of patients report CSU impacts all aspects of their daily lives, with significant correlations between complete response and improved quality of life [11][36] - 48% of patients reported no impact on their daily quality of life seven months after treatment [35] 3. **Safety Profile**: - Barzolumab has a well-tolerated safety profile with no new safety signals identified during the follow-up period [20][28] - Common adverse events include mild decreases in neutrophil counts and subtle pigmentation changes, which are reversible [21][24] 4. **Market Potential**: - The drug is positioned as a potential first-line treatment for patients with antihistamine-refractory moderate to severe CSU [39] - High excitement among physicians regarding Barzolumab's efficacy and safety profile, which may influence treatment decisions [39] 5. **Ongoing Research and Development**: - Phase III studies are underway, with enrollment expected to complete by summer 2026 [39] - The company is focused on confirming the efficacy and safety of Barzolumab in larger patient populations [39] Additional Important Insights - **Patient Demographics**: The study included patients with severe CSU, with 70% having a UAS7 score greater than 28 at baseline [17] - **Long-term Efficacy**: The sustained response after treatment cessation suggests potential normalization of mast cell activity in patients [44] - **Physician Perspectives**: Physicians are optimistic about the potential for Barzolumab to change treatment paradigms for CSU, particularly for patients who have not responded to existing therapies [42][46] Conclusion - Celldex Therapeutics is making significant strides in the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria with Barzolumab, demonstrating promising efficacy and safety data that could redefine treatment standards in this area. The ongoing Phase III studies will be crucial in validating these findings and expanding treatment options for patients suffering from this debilitating condition.

Core Insights - Celldex announced new data showing significant and sustained complete response in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) patients treated with barzolvolimab, with improvements in quality of life observed at 76 weeks post-treatment [1][2][3] Efficacy Data - The Phase 2 study met its primary endpoint, showing a significant improvement in UAS7 (weekly urticaria activity score) compared to placebo at 12 weeks across all dose groups [2][11] - At 12 weeks, up to 51% of patients achieved a complete response (UAS7=0), which increased to 71% at 52 weeks, and 41% maintained this response at 76 weeks [2][6] - 48% of patients reported that CSU no longer impacted their quality of life at 76 weeks, as measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) [5][6] Safety Profile - Barzolvolimab demonstrated a well-tolerated safety profile throughout the study, with the most common adverse events being mild and reversible [7][3] - No new safety signals were identified, and neutropenia events resolved rapidly without association to infections [7][3] Future Developments - Enrollment for Phase 3 trials of barzolvolimab in CSU is ongoing, with two global Phase 3 trials designed to establish efficacy and safety in patients who remain symptomatic despite antihistamine treatment [12][11] - The company is focused on executing clinical trials to bring this potential new treatment to patients suffering from CSU [8][14]

Core Insights - Blueprint Medicines Corporation has showcased its leadership in advancing care for patients with systemic mastocytosis (SM) through data presentations at major congresses, emphasizing the effectiveness of AYVAKIT®/AYVAKYT® (avapritinib) as a standard treatment for both indolent and advanced forms of SM [1][2][9]. Data Presentation Highlights - The presentations included large patient populations from the PIONEER, PATHFINDER, and EXPLORER trials, demonstrating long-term benefits of AYVAKIT with follow-up periods of up to five years for indolent systemic mastocytosis (ISM) and 6.5 years for advanced SM [2][5]. - AYVAKIT has shown transformative clinical outcomes, including sustained disease control in ISM and prolonged survival in advanced SM, leading to an expanded view among clinicians regarding appropriate candidates for disease-modifying therapy [2][7]. Clinical Efficacy and Safety - AYVAKIT demonstrated robust improvements in overall symptoms and quality of life measures over 144 weeks, with a low treatment-related adverse event discontinuation rate of 3% and common adverse events including low-grade edemas, headache, and nausea [7][23]. - The Revised Mutation-Adjusted Risk Score (MARS-R) tool was validated for assessing overall survival risks in advanced SM patients treated with AYVAKIT, showing meaningful survival benefits across all prognostic categories [7][12]. Disease Burden and Patient Impact - The PRISM study highlighted the substantial disease burden faced by patients with ISM, including physical, social, and emotional challenges that significantly disrupt daily life [6][12]. - Patients reported various disease-related impacts, such as limitations in physical activities and work, as well as issues with pain, anxiety, and adjustments in daily routines to avoid triggers [8][12]. Regulatory and Market Position - AYVAKIT is the first and only FDA-approved treatment targeting the root cause of SM, with approvals for both advanced SM and ISM, and is marketed in 16 countries globally [14][26]. - The company aims to expand its impact by advancing a broad pipeline of programs in mast cell diseases and solid tumors, leveraging its established research and commercial capabilities [26].

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Crispr Technology & Applications - Crispr 基因编辑技术能够对患者的 DNA 进行精确编辑，从而识别新的治疗靶点并纠正某些疾病，扩大可治疗疾病的范围 [2] - Crispr 技术与 AI 结合，加速识别靶点和疗法，从而加快新疗法上市的速度 [3] - 癌症，尤其是无法以其他方式治疗的儿童疾病和罕见癌症，可能是 Crispr 技术首先产生影响的领域 [5] Regulatory Landscape - FDA 对新的治疗方法和技术平台持支持态度，并倾向于快速批准 [5] - 美国卫生与公众服务部 (HHS) 部长承诺支持细胞和基因治疗领域，这对行业来说是一个巨大的推动力 [7] - 众议院拨款委员会也表达了对细胞和基因治疗领域的支持，释放了积极信号 [7] Manufacturing & Supply Chain - 该公司主要在美国本土进行生产，对进口尤其是来自中国的依赖程度不高 [9] - 公司在马萨诸塞州进行生产，并在匹兹堡进行扩张 [9] - 匹兹堡的团队致力于支持当地学校的 STEM (科学、技术、工程和数学) 项目 [9]

Core Insights - Disc Medicine, Inc. is advancing its clinical programs for bitopertin, DISC-0974, and DISC-3405, with positive data presented at the EHA 2025 annual meeting, indicating favorable long-term efficacy and safety profiles for these investigational therapies [1][5][6] Bitopertin - The HELIOS study demonstrated sustained reductions in protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) and improvements in quality of life for patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) [1][6] - Continuous treatment with 60 mg of bitopertin resulted in significant reductions in ALT and other hepatobiliary biomarkers, with nearly all participants reporting substantial quality of life improvements [6][4] - The company plans to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) for bitopertin in the second half of 2025 and has initiated a confirmatory clinical trial, APOLLO, for EPP [1][3] DISC-0974 - Data from the Phase 1b trial in myelofibrosis (MF) anemia showed sustained activity on key biomarkers and durable anemia responses among major responders [2][7] - The trial included various patient cohorts, with long-term results indicating that 50% of non-transfusion dependent patients achieved a major response with a sustained mean hemoglobin increase of ≥1.5 g/dL [10][17] - Enrollment for the Phase 2 RALLY-MF trial is ongoing, with initial data expected in the second half of 2025 [2][5] DISC-3405 - The Phase 1 trial in healthy volunteers demonstrated deep, sustained reductions in serum iron and significant changes in hematologic parameters, supporting its mechanism of action [2][9] - An iron pulse study showed that DISC-3405 inhibited dietary iron uptake, resulting in an average 94% reduction in iron absorption at Day 2 and 68% at Day 15 [12][13] - A Phase 2 trial of DISC-3405 in polycythemia vera (PV) has been initiated, with initial results anticipated in 2026 [11][17] Overall Company Strategy - The data presented at EHA supports the advancement of all three clinical candidates and highlights potential expansion opportunities into new indications [3][5] - Management will host a corporate update call on June 16, 2025, to discuss these developments further [5][3]

Company Overview - Medicus Pharma Ltd. is a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapeutics, particularly in the field of oncology [6][7] - The company's lead asset, SkinJect Inc., is developing a treatment for non-melanoma skin cancer using a patented dissolvable doxorubicin-containing microneedle array (D-MNA) [2][6] Clinical Trials - Medicus is conducting a Phase 2 clinical study (SKNJCT-003) across nine clinical sites in the United States, which began randomizing patients in August 2024 [3] - An interim analysis in March 2025 showed over 60% clinical clearance after more than 50% of the targeted 60 patients were randomized [3] - The investigational review board increased the number of participants in SKNJCT-003 to 90 subjects and expanded clinical trial sites to Europe [3] - A separate clinical study (SKNJCT-004) is underway in the UAE, aiming to randomize 36 patients across four sites [4] Acquisition Plans - In April 2025, Medicus entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire Antev Ltd., a UK-based biotech company developing Teverelix for advanced prostate cancer patients [5][8] - The acquisition is subject to due diligence, negotiation of definitive agreements, and regulatory approvals [8] Upcoming Events - Dr. Raza Bokhari, Executive Chairman and CEO of Medicus, will present corporate updates at the 2025 Bio International Convention on June 17, 2025 [1][2]