Leukemia

EQS-News: ActiTrexx treats first patient with novel regulatory T cell therapy against Graft-versus-Host Disease

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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GvHD is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication that can arise after an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and affects about 50 % of recipients.

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  • GvHD is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication that can arise after an allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and affects about 50 % of recipients.
  • GvHD occurs when the stem cell donor’s T cells attack the patient’s tissues, leading to a range of symptoms that can affect the skin, gastrointestinal tract, and liver.
  • Prof. Dr. Andrea Tüttenberg, CEO of ActiTrexx, said: “GvHD can lead to life-long symptoms for the patient and is a major cause for the high mortality rate of blood stem cell transplantation.
  • Ten patients who have recently received a blood stem cell transplantation as treatment for leukemia will receive a single treatment with Actileucel.

IN8bio Announces New Preclinical Data for Gamma-Delta nsCAR-T Cell Therapy Platform at AACR 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IN8bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: INAB) a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta T cell therapies, today announced new preclinical data from its non-signaling gamma-delta T cell based Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T cell (nsCAR) platform, known as INB-300, that demonstrated improved selectivity to target leukemia cells while preserving healthy ones. The data support the potential for nsCAR to have a wider therapeutic window and to be used to prevent on-target off-tumor killing of healthy tissue that may express the CAR-T target. The data was presented in a poster session at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 on April 9, 2024.

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  • The data was presented in a poster session at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 on April 9, 2024.
  • IN8bio's nsCAR platform is based on the natural ability of gamma-delta T cells to distinguish between healthy and malignant tissue.
  • Approved CAR-T therapies have shown remarkable efficacy against B cell malignancies, offering hope to patients with limited treatment options.
  • “These results can potentially improve INB-300, as we advance towards IND enabling studies of our next-generation gamma-delta T cell therapies to treat cancers.”

Nurix Therapeutics Reports First Clinical Evidence of CNS Activity of NX-5948, a Brain-Penetrant, Orally Available, BTK Degrader in Development for B Cell Malignancies

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Histology, Brain, Rituximab, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, CLL, Lymphoma, Disease, CSF, Central nervous system, SAN, CNS, Patient, PCNSL, BCL2, Cancer, Leukemia, Inflammation, Cerebrospinal fluid, NHL, Lymph, AACR, Proteolysis targeting chimera, Neoplasm, Therapy, MYC, BTK, Myenteric plexus, Lymphoid leukemia, Spleen, Medical imaging

SAN FRANCISCO, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nurix Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRIX), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing targeted protein modulation drugs designed to treat patients with cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announced the presentation of the first findings of clinical responses in the brain for NX-5948, an orally available, selective degrader of Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK). The presentation included case studies for two patients, one with CLL with CNS involvement and the other with PCNSL, each demonstrating clinically meaningful responses. The presentation also provided evidence of measurable drug levels in the CNS of multiple patients in the ongoing Phase 1 trial who had CNS tumor involvement. These data were presented by Gwenn M. Hansen, Ph.D., chief scientific officer of Nurix, as part of the Major Symposium session Molecular Glues, PROTACs, and Next-Gen Degraders: Discovery and Early Preclinical Advances at the AACR 2024 Annual Meeting, which is being held from April 5-10, 2024, in San Diego, CA.

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  • The presentation included case studies for two patients, one with CLL with CNS involvement and the other with PCNSL, each demonstrating clinically meaningful responses.
  • The presentation also provided evidence of measurable drug levels in the CNS of multiple patients in the ongoing Phase 1 trial who had CNS tumor involvement.
  • “These data are the first demonstration of clinical activity in the brain of a targeted protein degrader, opening the door for new therapeutic strategies to treat leukemias and lymphomas with CNS involvement,” said Dr. Hansen.
  • “The CLL patient with CNS involvement showed an impressive durable response with NX-5948 as single agent therapy in this setting.

Bio-Path Holdings Provides 2024 Clinical and Operational Update

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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HOUSTON, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:BPTH), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize® liposomal delivery and antisense technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today provides a clinical development and operational update for 2024.

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  • HOUSTON, April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio-Path Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:BPTH), a biotechnology company leveraging its proprietary DNAbilize® liposomal delivery and antisense technology to develop a portfolio of targeted nucleic acid cancer drugs, today provides a clinical development and operational update for 2024.
  • Prexigebersen Phase 2 Clinical Trial – Bio-Path’s Phase 2 clinical trial is treating Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) patients.
  • Phase 1/1b Clinical Trial in BP1002 in Relapsed/Refractory AML – A Phase 1/1b clinical trial for BP1002 to treat relapsed/refractory AML patients, including venetoclax-resistant patients, is ongoing.
  • In January 2024, Bio-Path announced successful completion of the first dose cohort in the Phase 1 clinical trial.

NMDP Cycle Kicks Off Nationwide Cycling Events Giving Hope to Patients in Need of a Blood Stem Cell Transplant

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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By raising funds, NMDP Cycle helps more patients access cell therapy treatments for up to 75 different blood cancers, including leukemia, or blood disorders such as sickle cell disease.

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  • By raising funds, NMDP Cycle helps more patients access cell therapy treatments for up to 75 different blood cancers, including leukemia, or blood disorders such as sickle cell disease.
  • "I am alive today because of the selfless act of a blood stem cell donor,” said Bob Falkenberg, founder of the NMDP cycling program.
  • He began cycling to fundraise for NMDP, would stop at transplant centers along the way, inspiring both hospital staff and patients.
  • The organization recently unveiled breakthrough research that will allow more patients with blood cancer or blood disorders to receive life-saving cell therapy.

Shorla Oncology Announces FDA Filing Acceptance of New Drug Application to Treat Certain Forms of Leukemia and Other Cancers

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Shorla Oncology (‘Shorla’), a U.S.-Ireland specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) for SH-201, the first palatable oral liquid of the related chemotherapeutic agent to treat certain forms of leukemia and other cancers.

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  • Shorla Oncology (‘Shorla’), a U.S.-Ireland specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) for SH-201, the first palatable oral liquid of the related chemotherapeutic agent to treat certain forms of leukemia and other cancers.
  • The Agency assigned a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (“PDUFA”) action date of November 30, 2024.
  • “With this NDA acceptance for SH-201, we are a step closer to providing an alternative treatment to thousands of U.S. patients diagnosed with leukemia and other cancers who do not currently have the option of an oral liquid,” said Sharon Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Shorla Oncology.
  • The company recently raised $35 million in Series B funding that has allowed Shorla to accelerate the growth of its oncology portfolio.

Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Matt Kalaycio Appointed Chair of Board of Directors for National Comprehensive Cancer Network

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a nonprofit devoted to patient care, research, and education—is announcing the election of Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Christopher H. Lieu, MD, elected as Vice-Chair, succeeding Dr. Kalaycio in the position he has held since 2022.

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  • PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—a nonprofit devoted to patient care, research, and education—is announcing the election of Matt Kalaycio, MD, FACP, as Chair of the Board of Directors, with Christopher H. Lieu, MD, elected as Vice-Chair, succeeding Dr. Kalaycio in the position he has held since 2022.
  • He is Vice-Chair of Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute and a professor of medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University.
  • "As I take on the role of Chair of the NCCN Board of Directors, I eagerly anticipate further advancing the organization's mission."
  • "I am very honored to serve as the Vice-Chair of the NCCN Board of Directors," said Dr. Lieu.

Orphan designation: haematopoietic stem cells and blood progenitors umbilical cord-derived expanded with (1R, 4R)-N1-(2-benzyl-7-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indol-4-yl)cyclohexane-1,4-diamine dihydrobromide dihydrate Treatment in ha[...]

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Orphan designation: haematopoietic stem cells and blood progenitors umbilical cord-derived expanded with (1R, 4R)-N1-(2-benzyl-7-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indol-4-yl)cyclohexane-1,4-diamine dihydrobromide dihydrate Treatment in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, 20/04/2020 Positive

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Orphan designation: haematopoietic stem cells and blood progenitors umbilical cord-derived expanded with (1R, 4R)-N1-(2-benzyl-7-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indol-4-yl)cyclohexane-1,4-diamine dihydrobromide dihydrate Treatment in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation, 20/04/2020 Positive

Sagimet Biosciences Announces Appointment of Tim Walbert and Paul Hoelscher to its Board of Directors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.

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  • I also welcome Paul, whose experience in capital markets as well as accounting and finance will be invaluable for Sagimet’s next steps.
  • “Sagimet is well-positioned for its next stage of growth, with an experienced team and demonstrated clinical results.
  • In 2023, Amgen acquired Horizon for $28 billion, and Mr. Walbert currently serves as a senior advisor to Amgen.
  • I look forward to working with Tim and Paul who I know will add great value to our Board of Directors.”

InnoCare Releases 2023 Results and Business Highlights

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the 2023 annual results as of 31 December 2023.

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  • InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced the 2023 annual results as of 31 December 2023.
  • In 2023, InnoCare has continued to advance its robust pipeline across various clinical stages, continuously unleashing the power of innovation to meet unmet medical needs.
  • In June 2023, the ITP Phase II result was orally presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) 2023 Hybrid Congress.
  • InnoCare was approved by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to remove "B" from the stock code from May 12, 2023.