Tumor microenvironment

Lunit SCOPE IO Reveals Promising Results in Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Study for Head and Neck Cancer Patients

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Research, Head, Clinical Cancer Research, Immunotherapy, Patient, Tumor microenvironment, Durvalumab, Cancer, AI, CCR, AACR, Phenotype, Yonsei University, Immune system, Therapy

SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced the publication of a new study featuring Lunit SCOPE IO, Lunit's AI-powered analyzer for quantitative immune phenotyping from H&E. The study was recently published in Clinical Cancer Research (CCR), an international journal by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).

Key Points: 
  • The study was recently published in Clinical Cancer Research (CCR), an international journal by the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
  • This investigation addresses the current lack of exploration into the clinical implications of neoadjuvant immunotherapy in HNSCC patients with resectable tumors, utilizing Lunit SCOPE IO to examine the changes in tumor microenvironment when treated with durvalumab and tremelimumab.
  • "Through this prospective clinical study, we have confirmed the clinical utility of preoperative immunotherapy for treating locally advanced head and neck cancer," said Professor Kim Hye Ryun, head of the research.
  • "In this study, Lunit SCOPE IO provides deeper insights into the tumor microenvironment and immune response, empowering healthcare professionals with invaluable information to make more informed treatment decisions.

Biond Biologics Announces Presentation of BND-35, a Novel Anti-ILT3 Antibody for Remodeling the Tumor Microenvironment, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2024 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
TME, Cancer, EGFR, Ligand, Patient, ILT3, Research, Tumor microenvironment, LILRB4, AACR, Myelocyte, Immunoglobulin G, San Diego Convention Center, NK, Pharmaceutical industry

MISGAV, Israel, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biond Biologics Ltd., a pioneering clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, developing innovative immunotherapies for cancer and a transformative platform for the intracellular delivery of biologics, is excited to announce that our BND-35 program has been selected for presentation at the esteemed American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, scheduled for April 5 - 10, 2024, in San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, CA, USA. BND-35 is distinguished as a humanized IgG4, ILT3 (LILRB4) antagonist antibody, designed to modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) from immunosuppressive to pro-inflammatory, thereby counteracting tumor growth. BND-35 phase 1 trial includes a unique clinical design, that will be presented in the ACCR, and is based on Biond's extensive pre-clinical work and the ability of BND-35 to block interactions with the various ligands of ILT3.

Key Points: 
  • BND-35 is distinguished as a humanized IgG4, ILT3 (LILRB4) antagonist antibody, designed to modulate the tumor microenvironment (TME) from immunosuppressive to pro-inflammatory, thereby counteracting tumor growth.
  • The presentation, titled "BND-35, a novel anti-ILT3 antibody for remodulation of the tumor microenvironment", will be part of the session on "Immune Targets and Therapies."
  • Biond Biologics' pivotal research on BND-35 demonstrates its specificity in binding ILT3 with high affinity, without affecting other ILT-family receptors.
  • The presentation will underscore Biond's commitment to groundbreaking research and development, aiming to unlock new pathways for cancer treatment.

10x Genomics Expands Xenium Menu with Multi-Modal Cell Segmentation Kit and Immuno-Oncology Gene Panel

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
B cell, Oncogene, Tissue, Research, Tumor microenvironment, Cell membrane, University, Genomics, Escape Room, Medical imaging

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, announced today the commercial availability of its Xenium multi-modal cell segmentation kit and the launch of a new Xenium gene panel optimized for immuno-oncology applications. These new products expand the breadth of the Xenium single cell spatial analysis menu.

Key Points: 
  • PLEASANTON, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, announced today the commercial availability of its Xenium multi-modal cell segmentation kit and the launch of a new Xenium gene panel optimized for immuno-oncology applications.
  • These new products expand the breadth of the Xenium single cell spatial analysis menu.
  • The Xenium In Situ Cell Segmentation Kit improves the determination of cell boundaries by using a stain and algorithmic technique developed and validated through custom-trained machine learning models.
  • State-of-the-art, custom-built algorithm: Obtain more accurate cell segmentation with an advanced AI algorithm specifically trained on real-world Xenium cellular and tissue data.

Biotech's Role in Addressing the Pancreatic Cancer Emergency

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Ovarian cancer, Immunotherapy, Patient, History, Lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide, IND, Cancer, NVS, NUVB, NCI, Novartis, Science, Colorectal cancer, Risk, American Cancer Society, FOLFIRINOX, PDAC, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Safety, Immune system, Interim, University, Translational research, Survival rate, Disease, Clinical professor, Associate, Tumor microenvironment, Death, TSX, Pancreatic cancer, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ACRS, FDA, DCP, Diagnosis, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Physician, Triple-negative breast cancer, Mortality, News, PROC, DDC, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Optimism, ONC, Pharmaceutical industry

VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group - Known as one of the most deadly forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer still has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers today. However, researchers and the biotech sector are working diligently to improve the chances of those who receive this dire diagnosis. Recently, in late 2023, researchers at the Mayo Clinic made a discovery that advances knowledge of how pancreatic cancer spreads and identified a new potential therapeutic target along the way. With the American Cancer Society projecting a record year for new cancer cases in 2024, and Europe facing a pancreatic cancer emergency, it's important to focus on the advances being made in the biotech sector that are giving hope to patients and their families. Among the developers making gains include Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB). 

Key Points: 
  • There is a point of optimism to build upon, as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has stated the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has increased to 13% .
  • "Combining pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX represents an expansion of our existing pancreatic cancer program and maximizes the potential of pelareorep-based combination therapies to benefit pancreatic cancer patients."
  • It will focus on patients with pancreatic cancer, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC).
  • Nuvation is already undergoing dosing in the Phase 1 monotherapy study of NUV-868 in solid tumors in patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), triple-negative breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Biotech's Role in Addressing the Pancreatic Cancer Emergency

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Ovarian cancer, Immunotherapy, Patient, History, Lutetium (177Lu) oxodotreotide, IND, Cancer, NVS, NUVB, NCI, Novartis, Science, Colorectal cancer, Risk, American Cancer Society, FOLFIRINOX, PDAC, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Safety, Immune system, Interim, University, Translational research, Survival rate, Disease, Clinical professor, Associate, Tumor microenvironment, Death, TSX, Pancreatic cancer, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, ACRS, FDA, DCP, Diagnosis, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Physician, Triple-negative breast cancer, Mortality, News, PROC, DDC, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Optimism, ONC, Pharmaceutical industry

VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group - Known as one of the most deadly forms of cancer, pancreatic cancer still has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers today. However, researchers and the biotech sector are working diligently to improve the chances of those who receive this dire diagnosis. Recently, in late 2023, researchers at the Mayo Clinic made a discovery that advances knowledge of how pancreatic cancer spreads and identified a new potential therapeutic target along the way. With the American Cancer Society projecting a record year for new cancer cases in 2024, and Europe facing a pancreatic cancer emergency, it's important to focus on the advances being made in the biotech sector that are giving hope to patients and their families. Among the developers making gains include Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCY) (TSX: ONC), Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS), ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBRX), Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACRS), and Nuvation Bio Inc. (NYSE: NUVB). 

Key Points: 
  • There is a point of optimism to build upon, as the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has stated the five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer has increased to 13% .
  • "Combining pelareorep with mFOLFIRINOX represents an expansion of our existing pancreatic cancer program and maximizes the potential of pelareorep-based combination therapies to benefit pancreatic cancer patients."
  • It will focus on patients with pancreatic cancer, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (PROC).
  • Nuvation is already undergoing dosing in the Phase 1 monotherapy study of NUV-868 in solid tumors in patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), triple-negative breast cancer and other solid tumors.

Biotech/Oncology Stocks Targeting the Pancreatic Cancer Market - A Race Worth Winning

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Radiation, Doctor of Philosophy, Immunotherapy, News, FOLFIRINOX, Growth, CADL, PR, CXCR4, Lead, PRS, Multiple myeloma, Poster, Pancreatic cancer, Gemcitabine, Fast Track, Liver, Incidence, Cancer, City, HSC, Chung, TME, Overalls, FACP, Therapy, Sickle cell disease, Columbia University, MAPK, Immune system, SNF, G-CSF, Woman, AIO, SCD, AACR, PD-1, Conference, TILS, Tumor microenvironment, BioLineRx, Clinical trial, Survival, Oncology, Filgrastim, Collection, American Cancer Society, Caregiver, USD, SWI, MD, Blood, FDA, TSX, Biotechnology, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Stem cell, RAS, Valaciclovir, PDAC, Patient, Natalizumab, ONC, PEI, Pharmaceutical industry

Research Nester says , "The global pancreatic cancer market size is slated to expand at ~18% CAGR between 2024 and 2036.

Key Points: 
  • Research Nester says , "The global pancreatic cancer market size is slated to expand at ~18% CAGR between 2024 and 2036.
  • The American Cancer Society's estimates for pancreatic cancer in the United States for 2024 are: "About 66,440 people (34,530 men and 31,910 women) will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
  • Pancreatic cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in the US and about 7% of all cancer deaths."
  • Biotech/oncology stocks targeting the growing global pancreatic cancer market have made headlines with recent developments and breakthroughs in treatments.

Mustang Bio Reports Full-Year 2023 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Fast Track, ICT, ICV, Research, WM, Indolent lymphoma, XSCID, NHL, ASH, FDA, Birmingham School of Law, City, Cancer, DSM-IV codes, Mustang, Sale, Nature, Tocilizumab, GBM, Standard of care, Safety, Dexamethasone, Society, University, Mayo Clinic, Clinical professor, Translation, University of Washington, Foreign investment, Tumor microenvironment, Associate, CRS, Patient, Clinical trial, Disease, Survival, CFIUS, Cytokine release syndrome, Follicular lymphoma, Pharmaceutical industry

WORCESTER, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Bio, Inc. (“Mustang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell and gene therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers and rare genetic diseases, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the full-year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • WORCESTER, Mass., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Bio, Inc. (“Mustang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell and gene therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers and rare genetic diseases, today announced financial results and recent corporate highlights for the full-year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Research and development expenses were $40.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $62.5 million for 2022.
  • 2023 and Recent Corporate Highlights:
    In July 2023, Mustang announced that it amended its previously announced asset purchase agreement with uBriGene (Boston) Biosciences Inc. (“uBriGene”) and closed the transaction.
  • In October 2023, Mustang completed a registered direct offering priced at-the-market for approximately $4.4 million in gross proceeds.

CytomX Therapeutics Reports 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Therapy, EDT, Head, CD3, SAN, Investigational New Drug, Cancer, EGFR, Research, Biotechnology, Partnering, TCE, Epithelial cell adhesion molecule, Investment, Melanoma, FDA, Amgen, Therapeutic index, Food, Camptothecin, Gastrointestinal tract, Bladder cancer, Drug discovery, CRC, ADC, Bristol Myers Squibb, BMS, Safety, Kidney, Cytokine, Webcast, Tumor microenvironment, PDT, Patient, Workforce, IND, Trial of the century, Colorectal cancer, Pharmaceutical industry

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CytomX Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTMX), a leader in the field of conditionally activated, localized biologics, today reported full year 2023 financial results and provided a business update.

Key Points: 
  • Throughout 2023, CytomX made substantial progress across all research partnerships including the commencement of programs under its new alliances with Regeneron and Moderna.
  • In 2023, CytomX remained focused on controlling costs and efficiently allocating capital towards its lead pipeline programs.
  • General and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 were $7.8 million compared to $10.1 million in the corresponding period in 2022.
  • CytomX management will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast today at 5 p.m. EDT (2 p.m. PDT) to discuss the financial results and provide a business update.

Onconova Therapeutics’ Rigosertib Poster Selected for AACR 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024
Assay, Cancer, JNK, NLRP3, AACR, IIS, Biochemistry, Cellular, Therapy, Reactive oxygen species, Tumor microenvironment, Patient, ROS, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

“The ability to impact multiple targets is an important characteristic of Onconova’s two lead clinical programs, rigosertib and narazaciclib.

Key Points: 
  • “The ability to impact multiple targets is an important characteristic of Onconova’s two lead clinical programs, rigosertib and narazaciclib.
  • We are pleased to present new preclinical studies that explore the molecular targets for rigosertib, in clinical development through a series of investigator initiated studies (IIS),” commented Steven Fruchtman, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Onconova.
  • “The studies provide additional prospective on the main cellular pathways impacted by rigosertib, including RAS-MAPK signaling and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-related proteins.
  • Conclusions: This work identified a series of cellular and inflammatory targets that may be affected by rigosertib.

Mustang Bio Announces Publication in Nature Medicine of Data from Phase 1 Trial Evaluating MB-101 IL13Rα2-targeted CAR T-Cells in High-Grade Glioma

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
T cell, Glioblastoma, Arms, ICT, ICV, Traffic barrier, Toxicity, Headache, Biopsy, DSM-IV codes, Cerebrospinal fluid, City, Cancer, Central nervous system, CXCL10, TME, Cerebral edema, Dual, Hope, GBM, Safety, CXCL9, Fatigue, Hypertension, Translation, CNS, Tumor microenvironment, Patient, Arm, Spinal cord, Survival, Brain, Nature Medicine, Infrared spectroscopy correlation table, Vaccine

WORCESTER, Mass., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Bio, Inc. (“Mustang”) (Nasdaq: MBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell and gene therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers and rare genetic diseases, today announced Phase 1 clinical data were published in Nature Medicine that demonstrated the promising safety and clinical activity of Mustang’s MB-101 (IL13Ra2-targeted CAR T-cells) for the treatment of patients with recurrent and refractory malignant glioma, including glioblastoma.

Key Points: 
  • MB-101 was developed by City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, and exclusively licensed to Mustang.
  • Central nervous system (CNS) increases in inflammatory cytokines, including IFNγ, CXCL9, and CXCL10, were associated with CAR T-cell administration and bioactivity.
  • Primary endpoints were safety and feasibility, with secondary endpoints measuring therapy-related cytokine dynamics, CAR T-cell persistence and clinical outcomes.
  • Dr. Brown has a financial interest in Mustang and has previously been a paid consultant for the company.