Category Archives: CD19

BMS-986393 Continues Showing Impressive ORR in ≥4L MM but Durability Fails to Impress; Initial Promising Results from AUTO8 in r/r MM; ASH 2023 Analysis 1

ASH 2023 Analysis 1: BMS and Autolus presented clinical updates from their programs in MM. Below, Celltelligence provides insights and context for key selected presentations. The following topics are covered:

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Novartis to Rapidly Advance YTB323 in Autoimmune Diseases; Cell Therapy Evaluation in MS Could Be Initiated Soon; Novartis’s R&D Day Summary

On Tuesday, November 28, Novartis held its R&D Day 2023 (press release / presentation) highlighting preparations for a Ph2b/3 study evaluating YTB323 (CD19 T-Charge CAR-T) in srSLE/LN while noting the data of 3 sentinel patients from the Ph1/2 trial in srSLE presented at ACR 2023. Additionally, the company disclosed it is preparing trials for other B-cell-driven indications and suggested it could evaluate the potential of cell therapies in MS. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Novartis’s progress in autoimmune diseases while discussing the consequences that the FDA’s investigation into secondary T-cell malignancies after CAR-T infusion may have in the autoimmune disease space.

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Autolus Submits Obe-cel BLA in R/R B-ALL; GC012F Receives IND Clearance in rSLE

On Monday, November 27, Autolus announced (press release) the submission of a BLA to the FDA for the use of obe-cel (CD19 CAR-T) in adult r/r B-ALL, supported by data from the Ph1/2 FELIX trial.

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GC012F’s US Trial in MM Initiates Dosing; GC012F IND in SLE on Track for 2023; Gracell Initiates GC506 Clinical Development in Solid Tumors and Deprioritizes GC007g in B-ALL; Gracell’s Q3 2023 Earnings Call Summary

On Monday, November 13, Gracell held its Q3 2023 earnings call (press release) highlighting the initiation of dosing in the Ph1b/2 trial evaluating GC012F (BCMA x CD19 FasTCAR-T) for ≥4L MM in the US, while confirming that the IND submissions for the evaluation of GC012F in refractory SLE (rSLE) in the US and China remain on track for 2023. Additionally, the company disclosed the initiation of GC506 (CLDN18.2 SMART CAR-T) clinical development in solid tumors and the discontinuation of GC007g (allogeneic CD19 CAR-T) in B-ALL. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on GC012F potential in MM and rSLE while discussing possible causes of GC007g discontinuation and the initiation of the clinical evaluation of a CLL-1 x CD38 dual CAR-T in AML.

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Breyanzi sBLA for R/R CLL/SLL Receives FDA Priority Review

On Thursday, November 9, BMS announced (press release) FDA accepted the sBLA for the expansion of Breyanzi’s (CD19 CAR-T) label to include r/r chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL). The company confirmed that the FDA has granted Priority Review to the application and set a PDUFA date of March 14, 2024. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the results of the Ph1/2 TRANSCEND CLL 004 trial supporting the application while discussing BMS’s strategy for the hypothetical use of Breyanzi in 2L CLL/SLL.

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Gilead’s Cell Therapy Revenue Continues to Grow; Promising Results from CART-ddBCMA Expected at ASH 2023; Gilead’s Q3 2023 Earnings Call Summary

On Tuesday, November 7, Gilead held its Q3 2023 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting increased sales for its cell therapy franchise. Additionally, the company underlined the presentation of a promising clinical update from CART-ddBCMA’s (KITE-772; BCMA CAR-T) Ph1 trial in ≥4L MM, co-developed with Arcellx, at ASH 2023. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the barriers limiting Yescarta uptake in 2L LBCL in the US, while discussing the potential expansion of Gilead’s cell therapies outside of oncology.  

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Cellectis to Present Updated Clinical Data at ASH 2023; Caribou Still Plans to Share FDA Feedback on CB-010’s Pivotal Trial in 2L LBCL by YE 2023; Cellectis and Caribou Q3 2023 Earnings Summary

On Tuesday, November 7, Cellectis held its Q3 2023 earnings call (press release) highlighting new clinical data presentations from its pipeline programs at ASH 2023. On the same day, Caribou released its Q3 2023 financial results (press release) noting still plans to share the FDA feedback on CB-010’s (allogeneic CD19 CAR-T; PD-1 KO + TCR KO) potential pivotal trial in 2L LBCL by YE 2023 while sharing updated milestones for its other allogeneic cell therapy assets. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the potential strategies of Cellectis and Caribou for the development of their cell therapy programs, while commenting on their recently closed partnerships with larger companies.

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ALLO-501A’s ALPHA2 Trial Expands to Europe and Australia; EXPAND Study to Open Enrollment in Europe; ALLO-316’s Initial Results Postponed to Early 2024; Allogene’s Q3 2023 Earnings Call Summary

On Thursday, November 2, Allogene held its Q3 2023 earnings call (press release), highlighting the expansion of the Ph1/2 ALPHA2 trial, evaluating ALLO-501A (allogeneic CD19 CAR-T) in ≥3L LBCL, into Europe and Australia and the opening of recruitment in the Ph2 EXPAND trial, studying the use of ALLO-647 (anti-CD52 mAb) as part of the lymphodepletion regimen, in Europe. Additionally, the company delayed the data readout from ALLO-316’s (allogeneic CD70 CAR-T) Ph1 TRAVERSE trial for r/r ccRCC to early 2024 and noted the upcoming presentation of 2 analyses from the ALPHA2 study at ASH 2023. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Allogene’s difficulties in the onboarding process for the EXPAND study, while discussing the potential development of the Ph3 ALPHA3 trial in earlier line LBCL and the initial interest of the company in non-oncology indications. 

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Obe-cel BLA Submission Remains on Track for YE 2023; YTB323 and Obe-cel to Compete on Safety in SLE; AUTO6NG’s Trial in Neuroblastoma to Be Initiated by YE 2023; Clinical Results of AUTO8 at ASH; Autolus’s Q3 2023 Earnings Call Summary

On Thursday, November 2, Autolus held its Q3 2023 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting that the obe-cel (CD19 CAR-T) BLA in r/r ALL remains on track to be submitted by YE 2023. The company also disclosed the initiation of an obe-cel Ph1 trial in pediatric ALL by YE 2023 to support its MAA with the EMA, while disclosing MHRA’s approval for the evaluation of AUTO6NG (GD2 CAR-T) in the Ph1 MAGNETO trial in pediatric r/r neuroblastoma. Additionally, Novartis will present initial safety data of YTB323’s (CD19 T-Charge CAR-T) Ph1/2 trial in SLE at ACR 2023. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the regulatory pathway of Autolus’s leading cell therapy while discussing the potential of obe-cel and AUTO8 (BCMA x CD19 CAR-T) in the autoimmune disease space compared with Novartis’s YTB323.

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An ARI-0003 Trial to Be Initiated by Hospital Clinic; Mustang’s MB-109 Receives IND Clearance from the FDA

On Tuesday, October 24, a new early Ph1 CARTD-BG-1 trial evaluating ARI-0003 (BCMA x CD19 CAR-T), an academic CAR-T developed by the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Spain, in r/r B-cell aggressive lymphoma was posted on CT.gov. Moreover, on Thursday, October 26, Mustang Bio announced FDA acceptance of the IND application to evaluate MB-109 [MB‐101 (IL13Rα2 CAR-T) + MB-108 (HSV1 oncolytic virus)] in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) and high-grade astrocytoma (press release). Below, Celltelligence provides insights on both cell therapies, discussing their potential advantages.

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