CD28

Promising Anti-tumor Activity of Novel Costimulatory Bispecific Antibody REGN7075 (EGFRxCD28) in Combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) to be Reported at ASCO

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Jeudi, mai 23, 2024
Patient, Translation, CD28, Liver disease, Premedication, Colorectal cancer, Lung cancer, Neoplasm, Safety, Head, CD3, Cytokine release syndrome, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Senior, Blood, Cancer, ASCO, Division, CRC, Society, Immunotherapy, DCR, Annual general meeting, MSS, Pharmaceutical industry

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced positive new results from an ongoing Phase 1/2 trial evaluating its first-in-class costimulatory bispecific antibody, REGN7075 (EGFRxCD28), in combination with Libtayo® (cemiplimab) in patients with advanced solid tumors. Data from the dose-escalation portion of the trial showed the investigational combination led to anti-tumor responses in patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC). REGN7075 is one of the first immunotherapies to demonstrate clinical activity in MSS CRC, including in a patient with liver metastases. The results will be shared during an oral session at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago.

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  • Data from the dose-escalation portion of the trial showed the investigational combination led to anti-tumor responses in patients with microsatellite stable colorectal cancer (MSS CRC).
  • REGN7075 is one of the first immunotherapies to demonstrate clinical activity in MSS CRC, including in a patient with liver metastases.
  • The results will be shared during an oral session at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago.
  • “The early results for this novel investigational EGFRxCD28 costimulatory bispecific in combination with Libtayo are encouraging, showing anti-tumor responses in a highly difficult-to-treat cancer.

Rondo Therapeutics to Showcase Next-Generation CD28 Bispecific Platform at Upcoming Therapeutic Antibody Conferences

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Mercredi, mai 15, 2024
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Oncology, Patient, CD28, Immunotherapy, Therapy, AET, PEGS, Engineering, Bladder cancer, Monoclonal antibody, Vaccine

Rondo Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company pioneering next-generation bispecific antibodies, announces oral presentations at both Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit (PEGS) and Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics (AET) EU.

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  • Rondo Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company pioneering next-generation bispecific antibodies, announces oral presentations at both Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit (PEGS) and Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics (AET) EU.
  • Rondo Therapeutics will describe its immune-cell engaging bispecific antibody platforms and how it is building a clinical pipeline with a focus on treating solid tumors.
  • The company will provide an update on its lead program, RNDO-564, a co-stimulatory T-cell engaging bispecific antibody targeting CD28 and Nectin-4 for the treatment of bladder cancer.
  • Protein & Antibody Engineering Society (Boston, MA)
    Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics EU (London, UK)

Xencor Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Jeudi, mai 9, 2024
Oncology, Health, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, FDA, CD3, Cancer, Bangladesh Technical Education Board, CLDN6, Investment, Cell, NIH, Xtend, Malaria, NMOSD, Research, IND, Prostate cancer, European, CD28, Ravulizumab, Patient, ENPP3, Alexion, Immune system, Clinical trial, Ovarian cancer

Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a review of recent clinical and business highlights.

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  • Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ:XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and provided a review of recent clinical and business highlights.
  • New Chief Financial Officer Appointed: Bart Cornelissen was appointed as Xencor’s senior vice president and chief financial officer.
  • Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024
    Cash, cash equivalents and marketable debt securities totaled $646.7 million as of March 31, 2024, compared to $697.4 million on December 31, 2023.
  • Revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 were $12.8 million, compared to $19.0 million for the same period in 2023.

Zymeworks Provides Corporate Update and Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Jeudi, mai 2, 2024
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In May 2024, our partner Jazz guided that their plans to submit a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for zanidatamab in BTC are proceeding.

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  • In May 2024, our partner Jazz guided that their plans to submit a marketing authorization application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for zanidatamab in BTC are proceeding.
  • Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
    Revenue was $10.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $35.6 million for the same period in 2023.
  • Other income, net increased by $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
  • Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $31.7 million compared to $24.4 million loss for the same period in 2023.

Regeneron to Showcase Progress in Advancing Novel Investigational Treatment Approaches for a Broad Range of Solid Tumors and Blood Cancers at ASCO

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Mercredi, avril 24, 2024
CD3, Cancer, GITR, Multiple myeloma, Safety, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Monoclonal antibody, ASCO, CD28, Lymphoma, Patient, Society, Melanoma, Head, Annual general meeting, Pharmaceutical industry

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., April 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced new and updated data from its oncology and hematology pipeline will be shared across 17 presentations at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 Annual Meeting, taking place from May 31 to June 5 in Chicago, IL. Notably, new safety and efficacy results from a Phase 1/2 trial investigating the costimulatory bispecific antibody REGN7075 (EGFRxCD28) in combination with Libtayo in patients with certain advanced solid tumors will be featured in an oral presentation.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, new safety and efficacy results from a Phase 1/2 trial investigating the costimulatory bispecific antibody REGN7075 (EGFRxCD28) in combination with Libtayo in patients with certain advanced solid tumors will be featured in an oral presentation.
  • “The breadth of our presentations at ASCO showcase our progress in advancing multiple promising and distinct investigational treatment approaches for a diverse array of difficult-to-treat cancers,” said George D. Yancopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Board co-Chair, President and Chief Scientific Officer at Regeneron.
  • “These latest clinical results build on our ongoing commitment to cancer research and reflect our focus on advancing a pipeline of internally-developed candidates that have the potential to offer novel and differentiated therapies.
  • Among them are presentations on updated data and new analyses for linvoseltamab (BCMAxCD3) in multiple myeloma; odronextamab (CD20xCD3) in several lymphoma subtypes; REGN6569 (GITR) in combination with Libtayo across solid tumors; and fianlimab (LAG-3 inhibitor) in combination with Libtayo in non-small cell lung cancer, melanoma and head and neck cancer.

Zymeworks Presents New Data from Multiple Preclinical Development Programs at 2024 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
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The compelling preclinical activity profile supports ZW191 development across multiple tumor types, including FRα-high/mid/low ovarian cancers and other FRα-expressing indications, including non-small cell lung cancer, endometrial cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.

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  • The compelling preclinical activity profile supports ZW191 development across multiple tumor types, including FRα-high/mid/low ovarian cancers and other FRα-expressing indications, including non-small cell lung cancer, endometrial cancer, and triple-negative breast cancer.
  • An investigational new drug (IND) submission or foreign equivalent is planned for 2024.
  • Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine cancer with a poor prognosis and high unmet medical need2.
  • Displays no cross-linking of T cells and exhibits obligate cis T cell binding of CD28, requiring co-engagement of CD3.

AbCellera Presents Data on T-Cell Engagers Against Four Tumor Targets at AACR 2024

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Lundi, avril 8, 2024
Oncology, Health, Clinical Trials, Research, Science, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Toxicity, 5T4, Translational research, Autoimmunity, Risk, Trichloroethylene, SVP, Cancer, Protein, CD3, Translation, AACR, Doctor of Philosophy, MHC, ABCL, TCE, Safety, CD28, San Diego Convention Center, PSMA, Peptide, Pharmaceutical industry

Together, AbCellera’s data demonstrate that it is well-positioned to advance TCEs as a drug class by widening the therapeutic window, enhancing potency, and broadening the accessible target space.

Key Points: 
  • Together, AbCellera’s data demonstrate that it is well-positioned to advance TCEs as a drug class by widening the therapeutic window, enhancing potency, and broadening the accessible target space.
  • “Our data illustrate that we can repeatedly generate TCEs that maximize tumor-cell killing without inducing excessive cytokine release.
  • The data show that AbCellera’s IgG and heavy chain-only CD28-binding antibodies do not display superagonist activity — a property associated with toxicity.
  • “We look forward to advancing these programs with the aim of delivering powerful new medicines for patients.”

Zymeworks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Mercredi, mars 6, 2024
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Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2023

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  • Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2023
    Revenue was $76.0 million in 2023 compared to $412.5 million in 2022.
  • Higher interest income in 2023 was due to income earned on higher cash resources and at higher rates of return in 2023.
  • “We are happy to report a continued reduction of our operating cash burn and operating losses during 2023 compared to 2022,” said Chris Astle, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Zymeworks.
  • Reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information are contained at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data.

Zymeworks to Present Preclinical Data on Antibody-Drug Conjugate and Multispecific Platforms at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024
Therapy, CD28, San Diego Convention Center, Zymeworks, Abstract, Standard of care, Vaccine

Strong preclinical activity across multiple FRα-expressing indications for ZW191, a FRα-targeting antibody-drug conjugate

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  • Strong preclinical activity across multiple FRα-expressing indications for ZW191, a FRα-targeting antibody-drug conjugate
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, today announced acceptance of five abstracts for poster presentations at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting taking place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA from April 5-10, 2024.
  • “Our team is especially excited to participate in AACR this year to highlight some recent advancements in the development of our next generation antibody-drug conjugate and multispecific antibody therapeutics,” said Paul Moore, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Zymeworks.
  • “Five abstracts being accepted underscores the strong progress we continue to make in advancing multiple development programs based on our proprietary engineering platforms and integrated technologies.”
    Title: TriTCE Co-Stim: A next generation trispecific T cell engager platform with integrated CD28 costimulation, engineered to improve responses in the treatment of solid tumors

Xencor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Mardi, février 27, 2024
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Health, Oncology, CD20, NSCLC, Cancer, J&J, Immune system, Alanine transaminase, Autoimmune disease, Research, ENPP3, Investment, ALT, PSMA, Cell, Antibody, Autoimmune hepatitis, Safety, Telephone, Vir, Lymphoid leukemia, Rash, Patient, PSA, RECIST, CLDN6, Diagnosis, Prostate-specific antigen, G&A, Workforce, CD28, Prostate cancer, Pharmaceutical industry

Both programs entered Phase 1 clinical development during the fourth quarter of 2023, and Xencor received $20 million in development milestones.

Key Points: 
  • Both programs entered Phase 1 clinical development during the fourth quarter of 2023, and Xencor received $20 million in development milestones.
  • In the fourth quarter of 2023, Xencor completed enrollment in subcutaneous dose-escalation cohorts of a Phase 1 study evaluating plamotamab.
  • Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2023
    Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable debt securities totaled $697.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $584.5 million on December 31, 2022.
  • Total revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 was $44.7 million compared to $21.6 million for the same period in 2022.