CRS

Principal Investigator from City of Hope National Medical Center Invited to Present Clinical Data from Marker Therapeutics APOLLO Study at 11th Global Summit on Hematologic Malignancies 

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Montag, April 8, 2024
Principal, Malignancy, Risk, Patient, Food and Drug Administration, City, CRS, NHL, Mutagenesis, Therapy, Hematology, Bone marrow, B-cell lymphoma, APOLLO, Neurotoxicity, DLBCL, Cytokine release syndrome, Lymphoma, Press release

HOUSTON, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marker Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRKR), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company focusing on developing next-generation T cell-based immunotherapies for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumor indications, today reported that Geoffrey Shouse, D.O., Ph.D., the Principal Investigator at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, was invited to present his clinical experience from the APOLLO study at the 11th Global Summit on Hematologic Malignancies in Whistler, BC, Canada (April 2-7, 2024). Dr. Shouse provided an overview on the clinical observations obtained at City of Hope on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Shouse provided an overview on the clinical observations obtained at City of Hope on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
  • During the presentation, Dr. Shouse showed that this study participant remains in CR nine months following initial treatment with MT-601.
  • This APOLLO participant had diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and failed four prior lines of therapy, including anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy.
  • Dr. Shouse’s presentation included data from two additional study participants that have been treated at City of Hope.

Carpenter Technology Announces Conference Call and Webcast

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Freitag, April 5, 2024
Webcast, Carpenter Technology Corporation, CRS

PHILADELPHIA , April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA , April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE: CRS) plans to host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
  • ET to discuss the results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended March 31, 2024.
  • The call and webcast will follow the release of third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Sensei Biotherapeutics Announces Nature Communications Publication Describing Mechanism of Action of SNS-101 Selectively Targeting the Active Form of VISTA within the Tumor Microenvironment

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
Risk, Sensei, Patient, Research, Tumor microenvironment, Manuscript, CRS, Cancer, Trial of the century, Cytokine release syndrome, Myelocyte, Antibody, Safety, Therapy, VISTA, Nature Communications, PD-1, Vaccine

The research was conducted by scientists at Sensei Biotherapeutics in collaboration with genOway and the laboratory of Dr. Robert Schreiber at the Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine.

Key Points: 
  • The research was conducted by scientists at Sensei Biotherapeutics in collaboration with genOway and the laboratory of Dr. Robert Schreiber at the Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine.
  • The paper describes Sensei Biotherapeutics’ approach to the discovery and development of SNS-101, which was designed to potently and selectively target the active protonated form of VISTA, a protein that plays a significant role in suppressing T-cell activation.
  • SNS-101 is designed to block VISTA by inhibiting its interaction with PSGL-1 on T-cells resulting in T-cell activation.
  • The manuscript published in Nature Communications is entitled “VISTA checkpoint inhibition by pH-selective antibody SNS-101 with optimized safety and pharmacokinetic profiles enhances PD-1 response,” and can be found here: https://rdcu.be/dDF8x

ADC Therapeutics Announces Updates on LOTIS-7 Clinical Trial Evaluating ZYNLONTA® in Combination with Glofitamab or Mosunetuzumab in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

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Donnerstag, April 4, 2024
B-cell lymphoma, Toxicity, Associate, Part, Patient, CRS, University, Doctor of Philosophy, Therapy, Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Infrared spectroscopy correlation table, Division, ADC, Hematology, Cytokine release syndrome, Lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma, Pharmaceutical industry

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADC Therapeutics SA (NYSE: ADCT) today announced the completion of dose escalation in LOTIS-7, a Phase 1b open-label clinical trial evaluating ZYNLONTA® (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) in combination with bispecific antibodies glofitamab or mosunetuzumab in heavily pre-treated patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (r/r B-NHL).

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, after the first investigator assessment, evidence of anti-tumor activity was observed among the majority of patients, with mixed histologies including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL) and marginal zone lymphoma (MZL).
  • “The early data from Part 1 of our LOTIS-7 trial highlight the potential combinability of ZYNLONTA with bispecifics in lymphoma patients,” said Mohamed Zaki, MD, PhD, Chief Medical Officer of ADC Therapeutics.
  • The three dosing arms include ZYNLONTA plus polatuzumab vedotin, ZYNLONTA plus glofitamab, and ZYNLONTA plus mosunetuzumab T-cell-engaging bispecific monoclonal antibodies (BsAbs).
  • For more information about the LOTIS-7 trial, visit clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04970901).

Affimed Reports 2023 Financial Results and Operational Progress

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024
Research, EGFR, GVHD, NSCLC, Genentech, ASH, AML, PD, Disease, International, International Financial Reporting Standards, Patient, Webcast, EFS, EDT, CRS, Cancer, Record, Insurance, Trial of the century, Bank statement, Investment, Safety, Workforce, Roivant Sciences, PFS, IASB, Hodgkin lymphoma, Book, NK, HL, Cytokine release syndrome

MANNHEIM, Germany, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affimed N.V. (Nasdaq: AFMD) (“Affimed” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company committed to giving patients back their innate ability to fight cancer, today reported financial results and provided an update on clinical and corporate progress for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • MANNHEIM, Germany, March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Affimed N.V. (Nasdaq: AFMD) (“Affimed” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company committed to giving patients back their innate ability to fight cancer, today reported financial results and provided an update on clinical and corporate progress for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Based on the promising results, Affimed expanded enrollment in this cohort to 40 patients.
  • Affimed prepares and reports consolidated financial statements and financial information in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB.
  • Affimed will host a conference call and webcast on March 28, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. EDT / 13:30 CET to discuss full year 2023 financial results and corporate developments.

IMUNON Reports 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Donnerstag, März 28, 2024
Transfer, Ovarian cancer, Immunotherapy, Patient, Lung, Vaccine, Good manufacturing practice, Sale, CMC, IND, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, IPR, Investment, Clinical trial, Neoplasm, Research, Primate, DNA, NOL, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Trial of the century, ITT, Safety, MRD, Interim, Silicon Valley Bank, Vaccination, Food, CMOS, Elsevier, CD8, Drug discovery, SVB, CRS, University, Death, SARS-CoV-2, Earnings call, Lassa mammarenavirus, PFS, Immunoglobulin G, FDA, OS, CD4, Temperature, Progression-free survival, COVID-19, Mouse, Messenger, Human, Wistar Institute, Hospital

LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J., March 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IMUNON, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMNN), a clinical-stage drug-development company focused on developing DNA-mediated immuno-oncology therapies and next-generation vaccines, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company also provided an update on its clinical development programs with IMNN-001, a DNA-based interleukin-12 (IL-12) immunotherapy in Phase 2 clinical development for the treatment of first-line, locally advanced-stage ovarian cancer, and on its PlaCCine modality, a proprietary mono- or multi-cistronic DNA plasmid and a synthetic DNA delivery technology for the expression of pathogen antigens in preclinical studies for the development of next-generation vaccines.

Key Points: 
  • “We remain on track to report topline results mid-year from the OVATION 2 Study with IMNN-001 in advanced ovarian cancer.
  • In September 2023, the Company announced interim PFS and OS data with IMNN-001 in its OVATION 2 Study.
  • The Company is hosting a conference call to provide a business update, discuss 2023 financial results and answer questions at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time today.
  • To participate in the call, please dial 866-777-2509 (Toll-Free/North America) or 412-317-5413 (International/Toll) and ask for the IMUNON 2023 Earnings Call.

OM1 and Medtronic Partner on Propel Study to Assess Long-term Outcomes for Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis

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Dienstag, April 9, 2024
Data Management, Technology, Other Health, Health, General Health, Pharmaceutical, Health Technology, Research, Artificial Intelligence, Surgery, Science, University Challenge 2013–14, Partnership, Physician, Inflammation, Patient, American Academy, Standard of care, CRS, AI, Medtronic, PROPEL, ENT, Sinusitis, ESS, Adhesion, Pharmaceutical industry

The study focused on healthcare resource use (HCRU) and long-term outcomes in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).

Key Points: 
  • The study focused on healthcare resource use (HCRU) and long-term outcomes in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
  • The study found that PROPEL devices are associated with lower HCRU and revision surgery during a 24-month follow-up period after ESS.
  • Thus, the use of PROPEL devices may lead to payer savings from reduced healthcare resource utilization.
  • “The results of this study demonstrate a rare win-win-win within healthcare,” said Amy Van Sach, president of Medtronic ENT.

CARVYKTI® is the First and Only BCMA-Targeted Treatment Approved by the U.S. FDA for Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma Who Have Received at Least One Prior Line of Therapy

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Samstag, April 6, 2024
Guillain–Barré syndrome, Bone marrow, Medical College of Wisconsin, Encephalopathy, Survival, Immunotherapy, BCMA, Patient, Hypotension, Mortality, B-cell maturation antigen, Edema, Periodic breathing, Associate professor, Dexamethasone, Certification, Neutropenia, Dizziness, Risk, Headache, Chills, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Coagulopathy, DPD, Johnson & Johnson, Immune system, Effect, Fatigue, Thrombocytopenia, Food, Disease, Drive, Appetite, Lymphocytopenia, JNJ, Constipation, Multiple myeloma, Acute myeloid leukemia, CRS, Death, Hypersensitivity, Cytopenia, Cytokine release syndrome, ASCO, Use, Hematology, FDA, PVD, Annual general meeting, T cell, DSM-IV codes, Incidence, Tachycardia, Bortezomib, Diarrhea, Viral, Hope, United, Cough, Daratumumab, Nausea, Society, Division, Physician, Pharmaceutical industry

HORSHAM, Pa., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior line of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor and an immunomodulatory agent, and are refractory to lenalidomide.1 With this approval, CARVYKTI® becomes the first and only B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeted therapy approved for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma as early as first relapse.

Key Points: 
  • "This milestone underscores our commitment to improve outcomes for patients and transform the treatment of multiple myeloma with CARVYKTI," said Jordan Schecter, M.D., Vice President, Disease Area Leader, Multiple Myeloma, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.
  • CARVYKTI® is a cell therapy that works by harnessing a patient's immune system, or T cells, to fight the disease.
  • Treatment requires extensive training, preparation, and certification to ensure a positive experience for patients.
  • Since initial approval in February 2022, Johnson & Johnson has made significant advances in manufacturing to rapidly scale CARVYKTI® production.

Antengene Presents Four Preclinical Posters at AACR 2024

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Samstag, April 6, 2024
PRMT5, AML, CDX, Risk, Weight loss, LILRB4, MTAP, Acute myeloid leukemia, CRS, Cancer, IND, AACR, PDX, Antibody, DDI, TCE, Immunohistochemistry, San Diego Convention Center, Cytokine release syndrome, Vaccine

SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for cancer, today announced the presentation of four preclinical posters at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR 2024), taking place from April 5th to April 10th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, the United States.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for cancer, today announced the presentation of four preclinical posters at the 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR 2024), taking place from April 5th to April 10th at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, the United States.
  • Study results showed that ATG-042 has the potential to elegantly target tumor cells while sparing healthy cells, with an attractive developability profile.
  • 12:00 AM - 3:30 AM, April 10, 2024 (Beijing Time)
    This preclinical study was designed to test the in vitro/in vivo efficacy, and preclinical pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of ATG-042.
  • This poster presents the discovery and validation of a novel, highly sensitive immunohistochemistry (IHC) antibody that selectively identifies CLDN18.2.

Lyra Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update

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Donnerstag, März 21, 2024
Research, LYRA, Common, Bronchitis, Disease, MF, New Drug Application, COVID-19, Patient, Smell, Network congestion, CRS, United, Nasal cavity, Pharmacotherapy, Investment, Clinical trial, Therapy, Safety, Sinusitis, ESS, FDA, Food, Pharmaceutical industry

WATERTOWN, Mass., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYRA) (“Lyra” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing long-acting, anti-inflammatory nasal inserts for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.  

Key Points: 
  • WATERTOWN, Mass., March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYRA) (“Lyra” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing long-acting, anti-inflammatory nasal inserts for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023 and provided a corporate update.
  • LYR-220, a larger insert, is designed for CRS patients whose nasal cavity is enlarged due to previous ESS.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $102.8 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $102.6 million as of September 30, 2023.
  • The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.6 million related to long-lived assets for the year ended December 31, 2023.