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Xilio Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Presentations at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-10-03 13:00
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced multiple upcoming poster presentations at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 40th Annual Meeting, taking place from November 6-9, 2025 at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Xilio plans to present clinical data for vilasto ...
Xilio Therapeutics Announces Pipeline and Business Updates and Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-08-14 11:30
Core Insights - Xilio Therapeutics announced updated Phase 2 data for vilastobart, showing deep and durable responses with a differentiated safety profile for anti-CTLA-4 combination therapy [1][5] - The company is on track to nominate its first development candidates for masked T cell engager programs in the second half of 2025 [1][12] - As of June 30, 2025, Xilio reported $121.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, providing a cash runway through the end of the third quarter of 2026 [1][13] Pipeline and Business Updates - Vilastobart is a tumor-activated, Fc-enhanced anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibody currently evaluated in combination with atezolizumab for advanced solid tumors and metastatic microsatellite stable colorectal cancer [3][14] - XTX301, a tumor-activated IL-12, is designed to stimulate anti-tumor immunity and is being evaluated as a monotherapy in a Phase 1 clinical trial [4][15] - Xilio's masked T cell engager programs include bispecific and tri-specific molecules designed to enhance T cell activation and are advancing through IND-enabling studies [7][9] Financial Results - Collaboration and license revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was $8.1 million, up from $2.4 million in the same quarter of 2024 [17] - Research and development expenses increased to $15.3 million in Q2 2025 from $11.2 million in Q2 2024, driven by clinical development activities [17] - The net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, was $15.8 million, compared to a net loss of $13.9 million for the same period in 2024 [17][23]
Xilio Therapeutics Appoints Akintunde Bello, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors
Globenewswire· 2025-06-10 20:30
Company Overview - Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing tumor-activated immuno-oncology therapies aimed at improving outcomes for cancer patients while minimizing systemic side effects [4] Leadership Appointment - Akintunde (Tunde) Bello, Ph.D., has been appointed to the board of directors of Xilio Therapeutics, bringing over 25 years of experience in oncology research and development [1][2] - Dr. Bello has a strong track record in developing novel therapies, including significant contributions to cancer immunotherapies such as anti-CTLA-4 and PD-1 [2][3] Expertise and Background - Dr. Bello previously served as senior vice president at Bristol Myers Squibb, overseeing clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics across multiple therapeutic areas [3] - His academic credentials include a B.Sc. in biomedical sciences, an M.Sc. in instrumentation and analytical science, and a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences [3] Strategic Goals - The company aims to leverage Dr. Bello's expertise to advance its pipeline, including XTX501, a masked PD-1/IL-2 bi-specific therapy, and other bi-specific and tri-specific T cell engager programs [2][3] - Xilio's innovative approach focuses on optimizing the therapeutic index by localizing anti-tumor activity within the tumor microenvironment [4]
Xilio Therapeutics Announces Updated Phase 2 Data for Vilastobart, a Tumor-Activated Anti-CTLA-4, in Combination with Atezolizumab in Patients with Metastatic Microsatellite Stable Colorectal Cancer
Globenewswire· 2025-05-31 12:00
Core Insights - Xilio Therapeutics announced a preliminary objective response rate (ORR) of 26% in heavily pre-treated patients with metastatic microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC) without liver metastases, demonstrating deep and durable responses lasting up to 37 weeks [1][4][10] - The combination therapy of vilastobart and atezolizumab showed a differentiated safety profile with a low incidence of immune-related adverse events, particularly colitis [2][7][11] - The ongoing Phase 2 trial is evaluating vilastobart in combination with atezolizumab, with plans to expand the study to include a higher dose level [9][13] Patient Data - As of May 12, 2025, 44 patients with metastatic MSS CRC were treated with vilastobart at 100 mg every six weeks and atezolizumab at 1200 mg every three weeks, with a median age of 55 years [3][5] - 80% of patients had previously received three or more lines of anti-cancer therapy, indicating a heavily pre-treated population [3] Anti-Tumor Activity - The preliminary ORR of 26% included seven partial responses, with six confirmed responses, and substantial decreases in tumor biomarkers such as circulating tumor DNA [4][10] - In patients without liver metastases, responses were deep and durable, with reductions in target lesions of up to 71% from baseline [10] Safety Profile - The combination therapy exhibited a low incidence of immune-mediated adverse events, with only 7% of patients experiencing colitis [7][11] - Common treatment-related adverse events included fatigue (30%), infusion-related reactions (23%), and diarrhea (18%) [11] Future Development Plans - Xilio is enrolling a cohort of patients at a higher dose level of 150 mg Q6W for vilastobart in the ongoing Phase 2 trial, with additional data expected in the first half of 2026 [9][12] - The company is seeking partnership opportunities to accelerate the development of the vilastobart program [12]