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ALLO-501A Pivotal Trial on Track to Initiate in Mid-2022; Which BCMA Program Will Be Prioritized? New Registrational ALLO-647 Trial Anticipated for Mid-2022; Allogene Q4 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Wednesday, February 23, Allogene held their Q4 2021 earnings call (press release) highlighting that their AlloCAR-T studies have resumed enrollment following the removal of the clinical hold in January 2022. Furthermore, Allogene confirmed that ALLO-501A’s pivotal trial is anticipated to start by mid-2022, and the company is preparing CMC data for the BLA submission. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Allogene’s upcoming clinical updates while discussing how Allogene’s preparation of CMC data could position the company for a successful regulatory review.

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Could Yescarta Receive a CHMP Positive Opinion for ≥4L FL This Week? Yescarta’s Evaluation for 2L DLBCL Listed in February’s CHMP Agenda

On Monday, February 21, the CHMP agenda for February was released. Of note, Yescarta’s (Gilead /Kite’s CD19 CAR-T) Type II Variations in ≥4L FL and 2L DLBCL are listed under ‘Type II Variations – Opinions or Requests for Supplementary Information’. No other cell therapy-related updates were observed. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the potential EU approval timeline for Yescarta in ≥4L FL.

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BMS Receives Priority Review for Breyanzi in 2L LBCL; Breyanzi’s PDUFA Date Set for June 24, 2022

On Thursday, February 17, BMS announced (press release) that the FDA has granted a Priority Review for Breyanzi (CD19 CAR-T) in 2L LBCL, with a PDUFA date of June 24, 2022. Below, Celltelligence provides additional thoughts on how Breyanzi’s anticipated US approval in the 2L setting compares with Yescarta (Gilead / Kite; CD19 CAR-T).

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Legend’s CD4 CAR-T Trial in TCL is Placed on Clinical Hold by the FDA

On Tuesday, February 15, Legend announced (press release) that the FDA has placed a clinical hold on LB1901’s (LCAR-T2C; autologous CD4 CAR-T) Ph1 trial in r/r TCL. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on plausible causes of the clinical hold and how competitors may achieve a better safety profile.

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2seventy Appoints Steven Bernstein as Their New CMO; Susan Abu-Absi Appointed as 2seventy’s Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer

On Monday, February 14, 2seventy bio announced (press release) the appointment of Steven Bernstein as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and Susan Abu-Absi as Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how 2seventy could leverage Bernstein’s translational clinical background to bring novel assets into the clinic, while discussing the company’s decision to create a Chief Technology and Manufacturing Officer position. 

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Legend Achieves Two Major Milestone Payments for Carvykti

On Friday, February 11, Legend announced that they have achieved two milestones under their collaboration with JNJ for the development of Carvykti (cilta-cel; BCMA CAR-T), resulting in an aggregate payment of $50M to Legend. Below, Celltelligence guesses which milestones the payments could be related to.

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Cellectis Appoints Bing Wang as Chief Financial Officer

On Thursday, February 10, Cellectis announced (press release) the appointment of Bing Wang as Chief Financial Officer. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Cellectis could leverage Wang’s vast financial experience.

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Lete-cel’s Readout Anticipated For 2023; New GSK Expected to Launch by Mid-2022; GSK’s Q4 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Wednesday, February 9, GSK held their Q4 2021 earnings call (press release / presentation). Of note, management presented lete-cel’s (NY-ESO-1 TCR-T) upcoming clinical updates and highlighted that GSK’s business separation is anticipated by mid-2022. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on potential approval timelines for lete-cel and how it compares to Adaptimmune’s afami-cel (MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T).

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Breyanzi’s Sales Increase While Abecma’s Remain Flat; How Will BMS Meet CAR-T Manufacturing Demand? Breyanzi On Track for EU Approval in 2L LBCL; BMS’s Q4 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Friday, February 4, BMS held their Q4 2021 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting their manufacturing supply strategy for the anticipated increase in demand of Breyanzi (CD19 CAR-T) and Abecma (BCMA CAR-T). Below, Celltelligence provides insights on the potential challenges BMS may encounter expanding into earlier lines of therapy and additional geographies.

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Kymriah Sales Continue to Decline; Could an Approval in FL Offset Kymriah’s Revenue Loss in DLBCL? Novartis’s Q4 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Wednesday, February 2, Novartis held their Q4 2021 earnings call (press release / presentation) highlighting Kymriah’s (CD19 CAR-T) quarterly sales decline and regulatory submission in Japan for r/r FL. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on Kymriah’s Q4 2021 revenue, while discussing if Kymriah’s upcoming approvals in r/r FL will be enough to offset declining sales.

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