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Protara Therapeutics Announces Updated Interim Data from Phase 2 ADVANCED-2 Trial of TARA-002 in BCG-Naïve NMIBC Patients
Globenewswire· 2025-12-03 13:00
Core Insights - Protara Therapeutics announced updated interim data from the Phase 2 ADVANCED-2 trial of TARA-002 for treating non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) [1][2] - The results indicate a promising potential for TARA-002 in the NMIBC treatment landscape, particularly for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-Naïve patients [2] Updated Interim Results - The dataset includes 31 BCG-Naïve patients, with 29 evaluable for efficacy as of November 7, 2025 [3] - TARA-002 demonstrated a 72% complete response (CR) rate at any time, a 69% CR rate at six months, and a 50% CR rate at 12 months [4][5] - Among initial responders, 88% maintained their response through six months and 100% through 12 months [5] - Re-induction therapy showed high conversion rates, with 80% of re-induced patients achieving CR at six months [5] Safety Profile - The treatment exhibited a favorable safety and tolerability profile, with no Grade 3 or greater treatment-related adverse events reported [4][6] - Common treatment-related adverse events included dysuria (13%), fatigue (13%), and hematuria (6%) [6] Regulatory Update - The company is in dialogue with the FDA regarding the registrational path for TARA-002, with written feedback supporting a controlled trial design for BCG-Naïve patients [7] - The FDA has agreed that BCG is not required as a comparator, and intravesical chemotherapy is acceptable [7] About ADVANCED-2 Trial - ADVANCED-2 is a Phase 2 open-label trial assessing TARA-002 in NMIBC patients with carcinoma in situ or CIS [8] - The trial includes both BCG-Unresponsive and BCG-Naïve cohorts, with ongoing enrollment expected to complete in the second half of 2026 [9] Company Overview - Protara Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for cancer and rare diseases, with TARA-002 as its lead candidate [14]
Ernexa Therapeutics Strengthens Scientific and Medical Advisory Board with Appointment of Leading Oncologist Dr. Ira S. Winer, M.D.
Globenewswire· 2025-12-02 13:50
Core Insights - Ernexa Therapeutics has appointed Dr. Ira S. Winer to its Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, enhancing its expertise in women's oncology and immunotherapy [1][2][3] Company Overview - Ernexa Therapeutics is focused on developing innovative cell therapies for advanced cancer and autoimmune diseases, utilizing induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) to create allogeneic induced mesenchymal stem cells (iMSCs) [7] - The company's lead product, ERNA-101, aims to activate the immune system to target cancer cells, with an initial focus on ovarian cancer [8] Leadership and Expertise - Dr. Winer is a recognized gynecologic oncologist and translational scientist, contributing significant clinical and research experience to Ernexa's mission [2][5] - His background includes a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology, emphasizing scientific innovation in gynecologic cancers [6] Strategic Goals - Ernexa aims to advance ERNA-101 through first-in-human trials and expand its pipeline into inflammatory and autoimmune indications, leveraging Dr. Winer's strategic guidance [3][4]
Legend Biotech Awarded 2025 FIBA Foreign Investor of the Year by Flanders Investment & Trade
Globenewswire· 2025-11-27 14:00
Core Insights - Legend Biotech has been awarded the Foreign Investor of the Year at the 2025 Flanders International Business Awards, recognizing its significant contributions to the region's biotech sector [1][2] - The company has made a €165 million joint investment with Johnson & Johnson to expand its manufacturing facility in Ghent, enhancing its position as a major CAR-T manufacturing center in Europe [3][4] Company Growth and Operations - Since starting operations in Ghent in 2022, Legend Biotech's workforce has grown from 2 to over 1,000 employees, representing 66 nationalities, with plans for further hiring in the coming years [4] - The Ghent facility, along with the nearby Obelisc site, serves as the European hub for clinical and commercial supply of cell therapies across the EMEA region [3] Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem - Legend Biotech's growth is closely linked to the strength of the Flemish biotech ecosystem, supported by partnerships with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) and collaborations with research institutions like VIB and Ghent University [5] - The company aims to leverage its leadership in CAR-T cell therapy to maximize patient access and drive future innovations in cell therapy modalities [6]
Mesoblast (NasdaqGS:MESO) 2025 Earnings Call Presentation
2025-11-24 23:00
RYONCIL (remestemcel-L-rknd) - RYONCIL received U S FDA approval in December 2024[10] - RYONCIL is the first and only FDA-approved allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) product[10] - Gross revenue from RYONCIL was US$22 million in Q1 FY26 and is expected to be >US$30 million in Q2 FY26[10] - Over 40 centers have been onboarded, with 45 centers accounting for approximately 80% of U S pediatric BMTs[26,41] - A pivotal study of RYONCIL in adults with severe SR-aGvHD is planned, targeting a market 3-4 times larger than the pediatric market[28,41] - An IND filing for inflammatory colitis in children & adults is planned for Q1 CY26[30,41] Rexlemestrocel-L - Enrollment for the confirmatory Phase 3 trial for Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) is expected to be completed in Q1 CY26[36,41] - A BLA filing for accelerated approval in end-stage Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) with LVADs is expected[40,41] - By 36 months, 28% of opioid users who received rexlemestrocel-L + HA were able to eliminate all opioids compared with 8% of saline controls (p=0 0083)[38] Financial Status and Manufacturing - The company had a cash balance of US$145 million as of September 30, 2025[11] - The company is optimizing manufacturing and logistics in the U S to support future growth[41]
Martin Shkreli Takes Aim At Capricor — Stock Sinks
Benzinga· 2025-11-24 18:49
Core Viewpoint - Capricor Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAPR) experienced a significant decline in stock price following negative commentary from former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli, who publicly identified the company as a short target and expressed skepticism about its clinical trial data and cell therapy approach [1][2][3]. Company Analysis - Shkreli criticized Capricor's lead candidate, deramiocel, and predicted that the upcoming HOPE-3 (COPE-3) study would report unfavorable data, stating that it is the company's only asset [2][3]. - He raised concerns regarding challenges with cell trafficking and potential safety issues related to donor heart-derived cells [3]. - Following Shkreli's comments, Capricor's stock price dropped over 17%, settling at approximately $4.75 per share [4][5]. Recent Developments - On the same day, Capricor announced a scalable framework for loading therapeutic oligonucleotides into exosomes, which management believes could facilitate the manufacturing of clinically relevant quantities of loaded exosomes, a critical step for advancing their platform into later-stage trials [4][5]. - CEO Linda Marbán emphasized the strength and versatility of Capricor's exosome technology and its potential applications across a broad range of diseases [5].
H.C. Wainwright Asserts Buy Rating on Immunitybio Inc. (IBRX) as Net Loss Narrows on Robust Product Revenue
Yahoo Finance· 2025-11-24 14:47
Core Insights - Immunitybio Inc. (NASDAQ:IBRX) is experiencing significant growth, particularly in the sales of its product Anktiva for bladder cancer treatment, as evidenced by strong third-quarter results [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company reported product revenue of $31.8 million for the third quarter, marking a 434% increase compared to the same period last year [2]. - Year-to-date revenue for the first nine months of the year reached $74.7 million, reflecting a 467% increase year-over-year [2]. - The net loss for the third quarter narrowed to $67.3 million, down from $85.7 million in the same quarter last year, attributed to higher product revenue and reduced related party interest expenses [4]. Market Adoption - Unit sales of Anktiva have grown nearly sixfold year-to-date compared to the full year of 2024, indicating strong adoption in both leading research centers and community urology clinics, including rural areas [3]. - Anktiva has been recognized as the preferred drug for its indication by a major medication contracting organization, which covers approximately 80 million lives, enhancing its market position [3]. Analyst Ratings - Following the positive third-quarter results, H.C. Wainwright analyst Andres Y. Maldonado reiterated a Buy rating on Immunitybio's stock, setting a price target of $8.00 [4].
Bio-Techne Corporation (TECH) Presents at Jefferies London Healthcare Conference 2025 Transcript
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-20 14:43
Core Insights - The overall growth for the quarter was reported as negative 1%, which does not accurately reflect the underlying performance of the company [2] - Core growth, excluding certain factors like cell therapy, was positive at 1% [1][2] Market Performance - Large pharma, which constitutes 30% of the company's revenues, showed strong performance with double-digit growth [3] - Concerns regarding tariffs had previously led to worries about large pharma potentially reducing orders, but this did not materialize, resulting in a positive outcome for the quarter [3]
Minovia Therapeutics Mitochondrial Augmentation Technology to be Featured in Presentation and Workshop at the 67th ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition
Globenewswire· 2025-11-20 13:30
Core Insights - Minovia Therapeutics is advancing its mitochondrial augmentation technology, particularly MNV-201, for treating myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and has shown promising results in pre-clinical and Phase 1 clinical trials [1][2][3] Company Overview - Minovia Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for mitochondrial diseases and age-related decline, with its main product MNV-201 currently in trials for MDS and Pearson Syndrome [1][9] - The company is based in Haifa, Israel, and operates a GMP facility for mitochondrial drug manufacturing, with plans to expand operations to the U.S. [9] Clinical Trial Results - Pre-clinical studies at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center indicated delayed leukemic progression and improved survival in MDS models [1] - In a Phase 1b clinical trial at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, MNV-201 demonstrated a high safety profile with no adverse events reported among seven patients, and one patient achieved transfusion independence with sustained hemoglobin levels for over 10 months [2][3] Regulatory Designations - MNV-201 has received Fast Track and Orphan Drug Designations from the U.S. FDA for MDS, as well as Fast Track and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for Pearson Syndrome [4] Business Combination Agreement - Minovia has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Launch One Acquisition Corp., which is expected to close in early 2026, allowing the combined entity to trade on Nasdaq under a new ticker symbol [5]
BioRestorative Therapies(BRTX) - Prospectus
2025-11-18 21:45
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2025 Registration No. 333-_________ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 BIORESTORATIVE THERAPIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification Number) (State or other jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer Nevada 8099 30-1341024 4 ...
Allogene Therapeutics (NasdaqGS:ALLO) 2025 Conference Transcript
2025-11-18 11:02
Summary of Allogene Therapeutics Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Allogene Therapeutics (NasdaqGS:ALLO) - **Founded**: 2018 - **Focus**: Development of Allogene CAR-T therapies, particularly in hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases [2][3] Key Programs and Developments 1. Cema-cel (CD19-directed CAR-T) - **Indications**: Hodgkin's lymphoma and large B-cell lymphoma - **Clinical Setting**: Targeting MRD positive patients post R-CHOP treatment, aiming for frontline consolidation therapy [3][9] - **Study Design**: Randomized one-to-one trial comparing cema-cel treatment to observation, with an expected enrollment of approximately 220 patients [10] - **Market Opportunity**: Estimated market size for frontline consolidation therapy is around $5 billion in the US and Europe, compared to $2.5 billion-$3 billion for relapse refractory settings [12] 2. Allo329 (Dual CD19/CD70 CAR-T) - **Indications**: Autoimmune diseases - **Objective**: Reduce lymphodepletion while targeting both B-cells and T-cells [4][5] - **Current Status**: Enrolling patients in a dose escalation study, with initial data expected in the first half of 2026 [14] 3. Allo316 (Solid Tumor Program) - **Indications**: Renal cell cancer - **Response Rate**: Approximately 31% in heavily pre-treated patients, with durable responses observed beyond one year [15][16] - **Safety Profile**: Consistent with active CAR-T therapies, including lymphodepletion-related cytopenia and cytokine release syndrome [17] Clinical and Market Insights - **MRD Testing**: Utilized to identify high-risk patients for targeted therapy, with a projected 25%-30% improvement in MRD conversion seen as a significant breakthrough [21][22] - **Regulatory Engagement**: Event-free survival (EFS) is the primary endpoint for the AlphaTreE study, with MRD negativity used as a proxy for efficacy [29] Strategic Initiatives - **Community-Based Treatment**: Expanding access to CAR-T therapies in community cancer centers to capture more patients [11][20] - **Manufacturing Capacity**: Dedicated facility capable of producing up to 60,000 doses per year, with reduced cost of goods to biologic levels [6] Future Expectations - **Upcoming Data Releases**: Initial interim analysis for cema-cel and proof of concept data for autoimmune studies expected in the first half of 2026 [32] Conclusion Allogene Therapeutics is advancing its innovative CAR-T therapies with a focus on addressing unmet needs in hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases. The company is strategically positioning itself to capture significant market opportunities while enhancing patient access through community-based treatment initiatives.