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A Study to Investigate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Antitumor Activity of SIM0237 in Adult Participants with Advanced Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=192, Terminated, Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | Trial completion date: Jan 2026 --> May 2024 | Recruiting --> Terminated | Trial primary completion date: Apr 2025 --> May 2024; An internal business decision, not based on safety or regulatory considerations.
Trial completion date • Trial termination • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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SIM0237
1m
Enrollment change
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IL2 (Interleukin 2)
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CNTY-101
2ms
Study of JK08 in Patients with Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=263, Active, not recruiting, Salubris Biotherapeutics Inc | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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BRAF mutation • BRAF V600
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • Lenvima (lenvatinib) • SAL008
3ms
Study of VG2025 Delivered Intraperitoneally in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors with Carcinomatosis (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=0, Withdrawn, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | N=21 --> 0 | Trial completion date: Mar 2030 --> Oct 2024 | Not yet recruiting --> Withdrawn | Trial primary completion date: Mar 2028 --> Oct 2024
Enrollment change • Trial completion date • Trial withdrawal • Trial primary completion date • Metastases
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VG201
3ms
PD-1+ and TIM-3+ T cells widely express common γ-chain cytokine receptors in multiple myeloma patients, and IL-2, IL-7, IL-15 stimulation up-regulates PD-1 and TIM-3 on T cells. (PubMed, Oncol Res)
Differences in common γ-chain cytokine receptor expression between PD-1+ and TIM-3+ T cells may reflect functional dissimilarity of these cell subsets. Checkpoint blockade appears to alleviate lymphopenia-induced proliferation of PD-1+ T cells but may raise the possibility of immune-mediated adverse events.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • HAVCR2 (Hepatitis A Virus Cellular Receptor 2) • IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha) • CD4 (CD4 Molecule) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL7R (Interleukin 7 Receptor) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • IL7 (Interleukin 7)
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CD8 expression • CD8 positive • HAVCR2 expression • IL2RA expression
4ms
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate Effect of IAP0971 in Patients With Advanced Malignant Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=78, Not yet recruiting, SUNHO(China)BioPharmaceutical CO., Ltd.
New P1/2 trial • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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IAP0971
5ms
CALiPSO-1: A Study of CNTY-101 in Participants With Moderate to Severe Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1, N=26, Recruiting, Century Therapeutics, Inc. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open
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IL2 (Interleukin 2)
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CNTY-101
5ms
New P1 trial
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cyclophosphamide • NKX019
8ms
Study of JK08 in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced or Metastatic Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=263, Recruiting, Salubris Biotherapeutics Inc | N=149 --> 263
Enrollment change • Metastases
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene)
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BRAF mutation • BRAF V600
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • SAL008
9ms
Enrollment closed • Enrollment change • Metastases
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cyclophosphamide • fludarabine IV • mesna • OBX-115 • acetazolamide
9ms
Trial primary completion date
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cyclophosphamide • NKX019
10ms
Safety and Efficacy of OBX-115 in Advanced Solid Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=52, Recruiting, Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. | N=32 --> 52
Enrollment change • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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BRAF mutation • BRAF V600
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cyclophosphamide • OBX-115
10ms
New P1 trial
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IL2 (Interleukin 2)
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CNTY-101
11ms
Combining TIGIT blockade with IL-15 stimulation is a promising immunotherapy strategy for lung adenocarcinoma. (PubMed, Clin Transl Med)
Our findings identified TIGIT as a promising therapeutic target for LUAD. LUAD could benefit more from the combined therapy of IL-15 stimulation and TIGIT blockade.
Journal • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • TIGIT (T Cell Immunoreceptor With Ig And ITIM Domains 2) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • CD96 (CD96 Molecule)
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CD8 expression • TIGIT expression
11ms
Enrollment open • Combination therapy
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SIM0237
11ms
Combined Role of Interleukin-15 Stimulated Natural Killer Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles and Carboplatin in Osimertinib-Resistant H1975 Lung Cancer Cells with EGFR Mutations. (PubMed, Pharmaceutics)
The ability to isolate functional NK-EVs on a large scale and use them with platinum-based drugs may lead to new clinical applications. The results of the present study suggest the possibility of the combination of NK-cell-derived EVs and CBP as a viable immunochemotherapeutic strategy for resistant cancers.
Journal • PARP Biomarker • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • BCL2 (B-cell CLL/lymphoma 2) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • GZMB (Granzyme B) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • LCP1 (Lymphocyte cytosolic protein 1) • SOD2 (Superoxide Dismutase 2)
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EGFR mutation • EGFR L858R • EGFR H1975
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Tagrisso (osimertinib) • carboplatin
12ms
New P1 trial • Combination therapy
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SIM0237
1year
Phase II study of GEN-001 in combination with avelumab in patients with PD-L1–positive locally advanced, or metastatic gastric cancer (GC) or gastroesophageal junction cancer (GEJC) who have progressed after second-line (2L) and beyond (GEN001-201 study). (ASCO-GI 2024)
Treatment of patients with GC/GEJC with GEN-001 in combination with avelumab in the ≥ 3L setting showed promising antitumor activities with an overall manageable safety profile. The results from this trial will be updated about its effects on clinical outcome, including survival, safety, and biomarker findings. Clinical trial information: NCT05419362.
Clinical • P2 data • Combination therapy • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Bavencio (avelumab) • GEN-001
1year
Phase I / II Study on Infusion of Alloreactive or Ex Vivo il-15 Stimulated Natural Killer Cells after Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation in Pediatric Patients with Acute Leukemia (PHINK): A Study of the Spanish Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Group (GETH) (ASH 2023)
Two study arms shows similar data respect to clinical outcome. Patients infused with IL-15-stimulated NK cells showed similar toxicity to the alloreactive NK group. According to dose escalation, we observed no association between increased toxicity and increased number of infused NK cells.
Preclinical
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IL2RA (Interleukin 2 receptor, alpha) • CD69 (CD69 Molecule) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • B3GAT1 (Beta-1,3-Glucuronyltransferase 1) • ISG20 (Interferon Stimulated Exonuclease Gene 20) • KIR2DL1 (Killer Cell Immunoglobulin Like Receptor, Two Ig Domains And Long Cytoplasmic Tail 1)
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IL2RA expression
1year
Radiation Synergizes with IL-2/IL-15 Stimulation to Enhance Innate Immune Activation and Antitumor Immunity. (PubMed, Mol Cancer Ther)
The immune stimulatory mechanisms triggered by NL-201 and RT resulted in superior tumor growth inhibition and survival benefit in both localized and metastatic cancers. Our results support further preclinical and clinical investigation of this novel synergism regimen in locally advanced and metastatic settings.
Journal
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IL2 (Interleukin 2) • STING (stimulator of interferon response cGAMP interactor 1) • CGAS (Cyclic GMP-AMP Synthase) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • ITGAX (Integrin Subunit Alpha X)
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NL-201
1year
Multiple Doses of Cnty-101, an iPSC-Derived Allogeneic CD19 Targeting CAR-NK Product, Are Safe and Result in Tumor Microenvironment Changes Associated with Response: A Case Study (ASH 2023)
Cycles 1 and 2 included three days of standard Fludarabine and Cyclophosphamide lymphodepletion (LDC), cycles 3 and 4 were given with no LDC. The treatment was associated with changes in tumor microenvironment within 8 days post-infusion, augmentation of adaptive T cell responses, and tumor shrinkage. Updated data will be presented at the conference.
Clinical
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • TNFA (Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha) • B2M (Beta-2-microglobulin) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • HLA-E (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, E) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CD19 positive
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cyclophosphamide • fludarabine IV • CNTY-101
1year
GEN-001 in Combination With Avelumab for Patients With PD-L1 Positive Gastric Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=42, Active, not recruiting, Genome & Company | Recruiting --> Active, not recruiting
Enrollment closed • Combination therapy • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Bavencio (avelumab) • GEN-001
1year
GEN-001 Plus Pembrolizumab for Patients With Advanced Refractory Biliary Tract Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=148, Recruiting, Genome & Company | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Combination therapy • Metastases
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Keytruda (pembrolizumab) • GEN-001
1year
Safety and Efficacy of OBX-115 in Advanced/Metastatic Melanoma Resistant to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=32, Recruiting, Obsidian Therapeutics, Inc. | Active, not recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Checkpoint inhibition • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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BRAF mutation • BRAF V600
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cyclophosphamide • OBX-115
1year
The updated report of phase I trial of VG2025, a non-attenuated HSV-1 oncolytic virus expressing IL-12 and IL-15/RA payloads, in patients with advanced solid tumors (ESMO Asia 2023)
Nanostring analysis of paired biopsies from the PR pts demonstrated upregulation of integrin signaling pathway, antigen-presenting MHC (HLA-DQA1 and HLA-DRB1) and chemokine receptor (CMKLR1) genes, and activation of CD8+ T cells. Conclusions Monotherapy with VG2025 demonstrated activity with a well-tolerant safety profile in pts with advanced solid tumors that progressed after standard of care therapy.
Clinical • P1 data • Oncolytic virus • IO biomarker • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CEACAM5 (CEA Cell Adhesion Molecule 5) • HLA-DRB1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DR Beta 1) • HLA-DQA1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DQ Alpha 1) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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VG201
1year
New P1/2 trial • Checkpoint inhibition • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1)
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BRAF mutation • BRAF V600
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cyclophosphamide • OBX-115
1year
Clinical • P1/2 data • IO biomarker • Metastases
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CTLA4 expression
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SAL008
over1year
GEN-001 in Combination With Avelumab for Patients With PD-L1 Positive Gastric Cancer (clinicaltrials.gov)
P2, N=42, Recruiting, Genome & Company | Trial completion date: Sep 2024 --> Dec 2024 | Trial primary completion date: Sep 2024 --> Dec 2024
Trial completion date • Trial primary completion date • Combination therapy • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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Bavencio (avelumab) • GEN-001
over1year
Phase I/II Study of JK08, an IL-15 antibody fusion protein targeting CTLA-4, with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic cancer (ESMO 2023)
Conclusions At the dose levels evaluated to date, JK08 has been well tolerated, demonstrating preliminary disease stability & anticipated modulation of target immune cell populations in aggressive heavily pre-treated solid tumors. These results provide an initial characterization of JK08 biology & activity.
P1/2 data • IO biomarker • Metastases
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CD8 expression
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SAL008
over1year
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate Effect of IAP0971 in Patients With Advanced Malignant Tumors (clinicaltrials.gov)
P1/2, N=140, Recruiting, SUNHO(China)BioPharmaceutical CO., Ltd. | Not yet recruiting --> Recruiting
Enrollment open • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1)
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PD-L1 expression
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IAP0971
over1year
The ELiPSE-1 study: A phase 1, multicenter, open-label study of CNTY-101 in subjects with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell malignancies. (ASCO 2023)
In addition to safety and efficacy endpoints, the trial will evaluate exploratory PK, immunogenicity and pharmacodynamic endpoints including evaluations of tumor cfDNA, iNK tumor trafficking and serum cytokines. Clinical trial information: NCT05336409.
Clinical • P1 data
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CD19 (CD19 Molecule) • IL2 (Interleukin 2)
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CD19 positive • CD19 expression
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CNTY-101
over1year
The initial report of phase I trial of VG2025, a non-attenuated HSV-1 oncolytic virus expressing IL-12 and IL-15/RA payloads, in patients with advanced solid tumors. (ASCO 2023)
Monotherapy activity was observed with an acceptable safety profile in heavily pretreated pts with advanced solid tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT05266612.
Clinical • P1 data • Oncolytic virus • Metastases
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • CXCR4 (Chemokine (C-X-C motif) receptor 4) • CEACAM5 (CEA Cell Adhesion Molecule 5) • HLA-DRB1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DR Beta 1) • HLA-DQA1 (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class II, DQ Alpha 1) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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VG201
almost2years
New P1 trial • Metastases
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PD-L1 expression
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PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx
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SIM0237
almost2years
A tri-specific killer engager against mesothelin targets NK cells towards lung cancer. (PubMed, Front Immunol)
Importantly, TriKE triggered NK cell responses from patients at all stages of disease and treatment, suggesting TriKE can enhance current therapies. These pre-clinical studies suggest mesothelin-targeted TriKE has the potential to overcome the immunosuppressive environment of NSCLC to treat disease.
Journal • Trispecific
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MSLN (Mesothelin) • CD14 (CD14 Molecule) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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cam1615SS1
almost2years
A phase 1 / 2 study of JK08, an IL-15 antibody fusion protein targeting CTLA-4, in patients with advanced solid tumors (AACR 2023)
Four tumor specific expansion cohorts will be initiated once dose and schedule are established from dose escalation and include melanoma, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, and a basket of advanced solid tumors. Response will be assessed every 9 weeks per RECIST v1.1.
Clinical • IO biomarker • Metastases
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CTLA4 expression
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SAL008
almost2years
iPSC-derived CAR-NK cell therapy: nominating clinical candidate clones through integrated multi-functional analysis (AACR 2023)
CNTY-101 is an induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) derived Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) NK cell clinical candidate for the treatment of B-cell malignancies...In addition, we identify biomarkers measured during the differentiation process that are correlated with functional performance, such as the level of CD94 surface expression and tumor killing. Finally, we discuss the application of functional multi-omics to candidate clone nomination for Century Therapeutics’ pipeline of future products.
Clinical
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EGFR (Epidermal growth factor receptor) • CD19 (CD19 Molecule) • B2M (Beta-2-microglobulin) • HLA-E (Major Histocompatibility Complex, Class I, E) • CIITA (Class II Major Histocompatibility Complex Transactivator) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CNTY-101
almost2years
IAP0971, A novel PD1/IL15 immunocytokine that binds specifically to PD1 and fuses IL15/IL15Rα complex (AACR 2023)
The indications of IAP0971 include lung cancer, cervical cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, liver cancer, lymphoma, and other malignant tumors. A Phase I/IIa clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of IAP0971 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic malignant tumors is currently on-going (NCT05396391).
PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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IAP0971
almost2years
IL15-engineered tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (cytoTIL15TM) exhibit activity against autologous tumor cells from multiple solid tumor indications without IL2 (AACR 2023)
We previously showed that melanoma TILs engineered to express membrane-bound IL15 (mbIL15) under the control of the ligand acetazolamide (ACZ) can achieve IL2-independent expansion during manufacturing, antigen-independent persistence in vitro and anti-tumor efficacy in vivo. Unlike unengineered TILs, cytoTIL15 cells + ACZ persisted in an antigen-free setting without IL2, were cytotoxic to autologous PDc and released IFNγ in response to autologous PDx tumor digest. Taken together, these data show that IL2-independent, fully functional cytoTIL15 cells can successfully be generated from tumors such as NSCLC, HNSCC & TNBC, which afflict large numbers of patients.
Late-breaking abstract • Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte • IO biomarker • Tumor cell
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • IFNG (Interferon, gamma) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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CD8 positive
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OBX-115 • acetazolamide
almost2years
Preclinical evaluation of IAP0971, a novel immunocytokine that binds specifically to PD1 and fuses IL15/IL15Rα complex. (PubMed, Antib Ther)
IAP0971 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and potent anti-tumor activities in vivo. A Phase I/IIa clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of IAP0971 in patients with advanced malignant tumors is on-going (NCT05396391).
Preclinical • Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • PD-1 (Programmed cell death 1) • IL2 (Interleukin 2) • IL15 (Interleukin 15)
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IAP0971
2years
BCL11B depletion induces the development of highly cytotoxic innate T cells out of IL-15 stimulated peripheral blood αβ CD8+ T cells. (PubMed, Oncoimmunology)
These iiT8 cells integrate the innate natural killer cell activity with adaptive T cell longevity, promising an interesting therapeutic potential. Our study demonstrates that innate T cells, albeit of limited clinical applicability given their low frequency, can be efficiently generated from peripheral blood and applied for adoptive transfer, CAR therapy, or combined with therapeutic antibodies.
Journal
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CD8 (cluster of differentiation 8) • BCL11B (BAF Chromatin Remodeling Complex Subunit BCL11B) • IL15 (Interleukin 15) • KLRB1 (Killer Cell Lectin Like Receptor B1)
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CD8 expression