Arbitration Ruling Reaffirms Allogene’s Full Control of Cemacabtagene Ansegedleucel (Cema-Cel)Decision Reconfirms Allogene’s Expanded Sub-License Covering EU and UK Rights with Options for Japan and China, Clearing the Path for Allogene to Acquire Full Global Rights 1H 2026 Interim Futility Analysis from the Pivotal Phase 2 ALPHA3 Trial with Cema-Cel in First-Line (1L) Consolidation Large B-Cell Lymphoma (LBCL) Remains on Track SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allogene Therapeu ...

Cema-cel & ALPHA3 Trial - The ALPHA3 trial is designed to predict and intervene BEFORE relapse in LBCL patients, using cema-cel as a 1L consolidation treatment for MRD+ patients[16] - Phase 1 data showed cema-cel achieved a 100% CR rate in patients with low disease burden, paving the way for ALPHA3[19] - The ALPHA3 trial aims to enroll ~240 LBCL patients in CR/PR at the end of 1L therapy with MRD across ~50 US cancer centers and additional international sites[41] - The ALPHA3 addressable population creates a ~$5 billion potential market opportunity in the US and EU5[44, 92] ALLO-329 - Phase 1 Rheumatology Basket Trial for ALLO-329 was IND cleared in Jan 2025, with trial initiation expected in mid-2025 and potential clinical and biomarker PoC data in 1H 2026[52] - ALLO-329 is a dual CD19/CD70 allogeneic CAR T with Dagger® technology, designed to maximize CAR T expansion and potentially eliminate the need for lymphodepletion[54] - The RESOLUTION basket study will address four large diseases: Lupus (SLE) with an estimated US diagnosed prevalence of 330,000, Lupus Nephritis with 90,000, Systemic Sclerosis with 100,000 and Myositis with 70,000[63] ALLO-316 - The TRAVERSE Ph1 trial supports the potential of ALLO-316 in CD70+ RCC, with encouraging activity in solid tumors and FDA RMAT designation[64] - ASCO 2025 will feature the next Ph1b data update for ALLO-316[65] - The TRAVERSE addressable population creates a >$3.5 billion global market opportunity[65, 97] Financial Position - Allogene has a strong financial position with $335.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments at the end of Q1 2025, projecting runway into 2H 2027[78]

Core Insights - Allogene Therapeutics presented promising data for ALLO-316, an allogeneic CAR T product targeting CD70 in renal cell carcinoma (RCC), at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting [1][5] - The Phase 1 TRAVERSE study demonstrated that ALLO-316 can provide meaningful clinical benefits, including a confirmed overall response rate (ORR) of 31% in patients with CD70 positive tumors [3][5] Company Overview - Allogene Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing allogeneic CAR T products for cancer and autoimmune diseases [10] - The company utilizes proprietary Dagger technology to enhance CAR T cell expansion and efficacy [1][5] Clinical Trial Details - The Phase 1 TRAVERSE trial enrolled patients with advanced or metastatic RCC, with a focus on those who had failed multiple prior therapies [2][9] - In the Phase 1b expansion cohort, 22 patients were treated, with 20 receiving ALLO-316 after a standard lymphodepletion regimen [2][4] Efficacy Results - Among the 16 patients with CD70 Tumor Proportion Score (TPS) ≥50%, the trial showed a 31% confirmed ORR, with 44% achieving at least a 30% reduction in tumor burden [3][4] - Four out of five confirmed responders maintained ongoing responses, including one patient in sustained remission for over 12 months [3][5] Safety Profile - The safety profile of ALLO-316 was manageable, with the most common adverse events being hematologic, including neutropenia and anemia [6][7] - No treatment-related Grade 5 events were reported, and proactive management strategies effectively mitigated immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) [6][8] Regulatory Designations - ALLO-316 received Regenerative Medicine Advanced Therapy (RMAT) designation from the FDA, highlighting its potential to address unmet needs in advanced RCC [9]