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NICE Recommends AUCATZYL® (obecabtagene autoleucel) as a Treatment Option for Adult Patients (≥26 years) with Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Precursor Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (R/R B-ALL)¹
Globenewswire· 2025-11-25 09:00
Core Insights - Autolus Therapeutics plc announces that AUCATZYL (obecabtagene autoleucel) has received draft guidance from NICE recommending its use in the NHS for adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL) [1][2] - AUCATZYL will be available through routine commissioning by the NHS in England and Wales, with plans for imminent launch [1][2] - The therapy has received conditional marketing authorization from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) based on the results of the FELIX study [2][6] Company Overview - Autolus Therapeutics plc is an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing next-generation T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases [4] - The company utilizes proprietary T cell programming technologies to create targeted and controlled T cell therapies [4] Product Information - AUCATZYL is a CD19 CAR T cell therapy designed to improve clinical activity and safety compared to existing therapies [5] - It features a fast target binding off-rate to minimize excessive activation of T cells [5] - The therapy was approved by the FDA in November 2024 and received conditional marketing authorization from both MHRA and EMA in 2025 [5][6] Industry Context - The announcement of AUCATZYL's availability is seen as a significant advancement in treatment options for patients with aggressive B-cell ALL, which has a poor prognosis [3] - Collaboration among organizations like Anthony Nolan, Leukaemia Care, and Leukaemia UK has been crucial in ensuring patient perspectives were included in the NICE evaluation process [3]
MaxCyte Announces Strategic Platform License Agreement with Moonlight Bio to Advance T Cell Therapies for Solid Tumors
Globenewswire· 2025-10-06 12:05
Core Insights - MaxCyte has signed a Strategic Platform License agreement with Moonlight Bio to utilize its Flow Electroporation technology and ExPERT™ platform for T cell therapy development [1][2][3] - The partnership aims to enhance the scalability and efficiency of Moonlight Bio's gene-edited T cell therapies, particularly targeting solid tumors [2][3][5] Company Overview - MaxCyte is a leading cell-engineering company focused on advancing cell-based therapeutics through its Flow Electroporation technology and SeQure™ gene editing services [4] - The company has over 25 years of experience in cell engineering and aims to empower researchers globally to develop safe and effective treatments [4] Moonlight Bio's Objectives - Moonlight Bio is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing enhanced T cell therapies for cancer patients, particularly for solid tumors [5] - The company seeks to overcome the limitations of current therapies that fail to provide durable responses in solid tumor treatments [5]
Tevogen Recognized in BINJE’s BEST Health Care 2025 for Advancing Health Equity and Sustainable Biopharma
Globenewswire· 2025-08-22 19:25
Core Insights - Tevogen Bio Holdings Inc. has been recognized in BINJE's BEST Health Care 2025 for its commitment to health equity and innovation in sustainable biopharma [1][2] - The company's focus is on developing affordable T cell therapies for acute viral infections and cancers, utilizing its proprietary ExacTcell™ platform [2] Company Overview - Tevogen Bio is dedicated to advancing health equity by ensuring access to life-saving medications through a sustainable biopharma model [2] - The company operates a lean, capital-efficient structure that avoids licensing overhead by fully owning its core intellectual property [2] - Tevogen's CD8+ T cell therapies are designed to reduce manufacturing complexity and costs, aligning with U.S. healthcare priorities [2] Technological Advancements - The launch of Tevogen.AI aims to accelerate therapeutic discovery and development through advanced algorithms and partnerships with Microsoft and Databricks [2] Recognition and Community - Tevogen expresses gratitude to BINJE and congratulates other honorees in the health care sector for their achievements [3]
Autolus Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
Globenewswire· 2025-08-12 11:00
Core Insights - Autolus Therapeutics plc reported strong early performance for its product AUCATZYL in the U.S., driven by physician enthusiasm and favorable market access, with a net product revenue of $20.9 million for Q2 2025 and $29.9 million for the first half of 2025 [2][4][8] - The company received conditional marketing authorizations for AUCATZYL in the UK and EU, and is focusing on market access strategies in various countries [4][5] - Autolus is advancing its pipeline with ongoing clinical trials for obe-cel in pediatric ALL, systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis, and progressive multiple sclerosis, with key data expected in the second half of 2025 [2][7][11] Financial Performance - For Q2 2025, Autolus reported a net loss of $47.9 million, an improvement from a net loss of $58.3 million in the same period in 2024, with a basic and diluted net loss per share of $(0.18) compared to $(0.22) [13][19] - Total revenue for the first six months of 2025 was $29.9 million, with a cost of sales amounting to $24.4 million for Q2 2025 [4][9] - Research and development expenses decreased to $27.4 million from $36.6 million year-over-year, while selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $30.3 million from $21.9 million [10][11] Product Development and Pipeline - AUCATZYL is designed for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL) and has shown promising long-term remission data [4][23] - The company is on track to initiate a Phase 2 pivotal trial in lupus nephritis and a Phase 1 trial in progressive multiple sclerosis by the end of 2025 [4][11] - Preliminary data from the Phase 1 CARLYSLE study in systemic lupus erythematosus is expected to be presented at a medical conference later this year [2][7] Market Access and Regulatory Updates - AUCATZYL has secured coverage for over 90% of total U.S. medical lives, enhancing patient access [5] - The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the European Commission (EC) granted conditional marketing authorizations for AUCATZYL, although market entry in Germany is currently on hold [5][4] - The company plans to address the preliminary Appraisal Consultation Decision (ACD) from NICE, which recommended against funding for AUCATZYL in the UK [5]