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IO Biotech Showcases Scientific Leadership Through Cancer Vaccines Educational Session at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-04-26 19:05
Core Insights - IO Biotech is advancing novel immune-modulatory therapeutic cancer vaccines, with a focus on reshaping the tumor microenvironment and enhancing T cell activation [1][2][3] Company Overview - IO Biotech is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a US headquarters in New York, specializing in off-the-shelf therapeutic cancer vaccines [3] - The company is developing its lead investigational cancer vaccine candidate, Cylembio® (IO102-IO103), which has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for advanced melanoma treatment [3] Scientific Contributions - Dr. Mads Hald Andersen, a co-founder of IO Biotech, presented at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting, discussing advancements in cancer vaccine research and the dual mechanism of action of IO102-IO103 [1][2] - The vaccine targets both tumor cells and immune-suppressive cells, potentially reprogramming the tumor microenvironment to be more immune-permissive [2] Research and Development - The educational session at AACR highlighted key developments in RNA-based and immune-modulatory vaccines, showcasing the latest innovations in cancer immunotherapy [1][2] - IO Biotech's T-win® platform is designed to activate T cells against both tumor and immune-suppressive cells, representing a novel approach in cancer vaccine development [3]
TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. Announces Abstracts Accepted for Poster Presentation at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting
Prnewswire· 2025-04-08 12:00
Core Insights - TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. is advancing its Phase 3 immune-oncology initiatives, focusing on overcoming resistance to cancer immunotherapy [5][6] - The company announced that abstracts from Kineta Inc. and Moffitt Cancer Center will be presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, showcasing novel therapies for advanced melanoma [1][2] Group 1: Company Developments - TuHURA is set to present initial results from a Phase 1 study of KVA12123, an anti-VISTA antibody, in combination with pembrolizumab for advanced solid tumors [2] - The company is preparing to initiate a Phase 3 trial for its lead product, IFx-2.0, as an adjunctive therapy to Keytruda® for advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma [6] - TuHURA has entered into a merger agreement with Kineta, Inc. to acquire the rights to KVA12123, with the merger expected to close in Q2 2025 [4] Group 2: Research and Presentations - The accepted abstracts for the AACR Annual Meeting include mechanistic insights into IFx-Hu2.0 responses after prior anti-PD-1 therapy failure [2] - Presentations will take place on April 28, 2025, with specific sessions dedicated to experimental therapeutics and immunology [2][3]
IN8bio to Present New Preclinical Data on Novel Gamma-Delta (γδ) T cell Engager Platform for Cancer Immunotherapy at AACR Annual Meeting 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-03-31 12:00
Core Insights - IN8bio, Inc. is presenting a novel gamma-delta T cell engager platform at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025, highlighting its potential in cancer immunotherapy [1][2] - The company focuses on developing innovative therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases using gamma-delta T cells, which have unique properties that may overcome limitations of current therapies [2][4] Company Overview - IN8bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in gamma-delta T cell-based immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases [4] - The lead program, INB-100, targets acute myeloid leukemia by evaluating haplo-matched allogeneic gamma-delta T cells post-hematopoietic stem cell transplant [4] - The company is also exploring autologous DeltEx DRI gamma-delta T cells for glioblastoma and advancing novel gamma-delta T cell engagers for various oncology and autoimmune indications [4] Presentation Details - The poster presentation titled "A novel gamma-delta T cell engager platform for cancer immunotherapy" will take place on April 30, 2025, during the Immunology/T Cell Engagers and Novel Antibody-Based Therapies session [3] - The presentation will showcase early findings in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), supporting the broader strategy of utilizing gamma-delta T cells across multiple cancers [2][3]
Elicio Therapeutics Reports 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Updates
Newsfilter· 2025-03-31 11:00
Core Insights - Elicio Therapeutics has made significant advancements in its cancer immunotherapy pipeline, notably completing enrollment in its first randomized Phase 2 clinical trial, AMPLIFY-7P, which is expected to yield interim analysis results in Q3 2025 [2][5] - The company has aligned with the FDA on key elements for the Phase 3 study design of ELI-002, focusing on dose, patient population, and primary endpoint analysis [1][5] - Elicio has strengthened its cash position, with expectations to support operations into Q4 2025, beyond the upcoming interim analysis [1][8] Recent Highlights - Elicio presented promising Phase 1a data for ELI-002, showing a strong correlation between T cell response and anti-tumor activity across two monotherapy trials involving 39 patients [2] - The Phase 2 AMPLIFY-7P trial has successfully enrolled 144 patients with post-resection mKRAS pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, randomized 2:1 to receive ELI-002 or standard care [5] - Updated results from the Phase 1a AMPLIFY-201 trial indicated a median recurrence-free survival of 16.3 months and a median overall survival of 28.9 months [5] Financial Overview - Research and development expenses for 2024 were $33.7 million, up from $23.8 million in 2023, primarily due to clinical trial costs [6] - General and administrative expenses decreased slightly to $11.3 million in 2024 from $11.9 million in 2023 [6] - The net loss for 2024 was $51.9 million, compared to $35.2 million in 2023, with a net loss per share of $4.25 [7] Cash Position - As of December 31, 2024, Elicio had cash and cash equivalents of $17.6 million, an increase from $12.9 million in 2023 [7][10] - The company anticipates that its current cash position, bolstered by a $10 million direct offering in January 2025, will support operations into Q4 2025 [8] Upcoming Milestones - The DFS event-driven interim analysis for the Phase 2 AMPLIFY-7P trial is expected in Q3 2025, contingent on the rate of event accrual [5] - Elicio aims to finalize the pivotal Phase 3 trial protocol for ELI-002 in resected mKRAS pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in the second half of 2025 [5]
LIXTE Biotechnology Provides Update On Progress with Proprietary Compound, LB-100, to Treat Ovarian and Colorectal Cancer
Newsfilter· 2025-03-27 12:30
Core Insights - LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. has initiated two new clinical trials in collaboration with MD Anderson and the Netherlands Cancer Institute, focusing on treatments for ovarian and colorectal cancer [1][3] - The company has secured an exclusive patent license agreement with the NIH for LB-100, which aims to enhance cancer immunotherapies [1] - Recent publications in prominent medical journals EMBO and Cancer Discovery support LIXTE's clinical trial program, highlighting the potential of LB-100 in cancer treatment [1][6] Clinical Trials - LIXTE is conducting trials for ovarian cancer at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and Northwestern University, with support from GSK [2][3] - A colorectal cancer trial is being conducted at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, supported by F. Hoffmann-La Roche [3][6] - The first patient has been dosed in a Phase 1b/2 trial combining LB-100 with GSK's immunotherapy for ovarian clear cell carcinoma [6] Intellectual Property and Research - LIXTE has received a Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for a patent related to the modulation of immune response using LB-100 [6] - Studies published in Cancer Discovery and EMBO indicate that LB-100 can alter cancer cells to enhance their vulnerability to immunotherapy [6] Financial Activities - The company completed a registered direct offering, raising approximately $1,050,000 for working capital and corporate purposes [6]
Compugen to Participate in Multiple Virtual Investor Conferences in April 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-03-26 11:00
Company Overview - Compugen Ltd. is a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company specializing in computational target discovery [3] - The company utilizes its predictive computational discovery platform, UnigenTM, to identify new drug targets and biological pathways for cancer immunotherapies [3] - Compugen has two proprietary product candidates in Phase 1 development: COM701, an anti-PVRIG antibody, and COM902, an antibody targeting TIGIT for solid tumors [3] Upcoming Events - Compugen will participate in several virtual investor conferences in April 2025, including: - H.C. Wainwright 2nd Annual AI Based Drug Discovery & Development Conference on April 2, 2025, with a fireside chat at 9:30 am ET [1] - 24th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on April 7, 2025, with a fireside chat at 8:00 am ET [2] - Stifel's 2025 Virtual Targeted Oncology Forum on April 9, 2025, with a fireside chat at 12:00 pm ET [2] - Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be available on Compugen's Investor Relations website, with replays accessible after the events [2] Product Development - Rilvegostomig, a PD-1/TIGIT bispecific antibody, is in Phase 3 development by AstraZeneca under a license agreement [3] - GS-0321 (previously COM503), an anti-IL-18 binding protein antibody, is in Phase 1 development and licensed to Gilead [3] - The company has a pipeline of early-stage immuno-oncology programs aimed at enhancing anti-cancer immunity [3]
Aptevo Therapeutics(APVO) - Prospectus
2024-06-14 20:30
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2024. THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 APTEVO THERAPEUTICS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (Primary Standard Industrial (Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent For Service) Copies to ...
Aptevo Therapeutics(APVO) - Prospectus(update)
2024-03-29 21:00
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2024. Registration No. 333-278103 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 APTEVO THERAPEUTICS INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Delaware 2834 81-1567056 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 2401 4th Avenue, Sui ...
Aptevo Therapeutics(APVO) - Prospectus
2024-03-20 20:15
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 20, 2024. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER (Primary Standard Industrial Delaware 2834 81-1567056 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 2401 4th Avenue, Suite 1050 Seattle, Washington, 98121 (206) 838-0500 (Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices) Marvin L. White THE SECURI ...
Adlai Nortye(ANL) - Prospectus(update)
2023-09-12 13:23
TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 12, 2023 Registration No. 333-273465 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM F-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Adlai Nortye Ltd. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) Adlai Nortye Ltd. c/o PO Box 309, Ugland H ...