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Adaptimmune’s ADP-A2M4CD8 Has a Best Response With Ovarian Cancer Patients; Legend’s LB1901 Ph1 Trial Initiated in the US

On Monday, September 13, Adaptimmune reported (press release / presentation) updated data from ADP-A2M4CD8’s (MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T) Ph1 SURPASS study for multiple solid tumors. Of note, Adaptimmune highlighted ADP-A2M4CD8’s safety profile and compared initial efficacy data to the company’s first-generation MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T therapy (afami-cel; formerly ADP-A2M4). On the same day, Legend announced (press release) the start of LB1901’s (CD4 CAR-T) Ph1 trial in the US for r/r peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) or cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Below, Celltelligence provides insights on which indications Adaptimmune could prioritize, while discussing Legend’s clinical development of LB1901 in the TCL setting.

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Will Tecartus Receive a Positive CHMP Opinion for R/R Adult ALL This Week? Cilta-cel Remains on Track for a November 2021 Opinion; No Mention of Breyanzi or Yescarta in September’s CHMP Agenda

On Monday, September 13, the CHMP agenda for September was released. Of note, Tecartus’s (Gilead’s CD19 CAR-T) Type II Variation for r/r adult ALL is listed as ‘For Adoption’, while cilta-cel (JNJ / Legend’s BCMA CAR-T) appears under the ‘List of Questions (LoQ)’ section. No updates were observed for Breyanzi (BMS’s CD19 CAR-T) in DLBCL or Yescarta (Gilead’s CD19 CAR-T) in FL. Below, Celltelligence provides likely EU approval timelines for Tecartus and cilta-cel.

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Adaptimmune’s Novel Gene Editing Approach; Do iPSC-derived αβT Cells Have an Advantage Over NK Cells? Thoughts on Adaptimmune’s Allogeneic Platform Virtual Event 2021

On Thursday, September 9, Adaptimmune held a virtual event (presentation) discussing the scope of their recent Genentech (Roche) collaboration. Additionally, management highlighted Adaptimmune’s strategy to knockout recombination-activating gene (RAG) in order to eliminate native TCR expression, while announcing the completion of a new allogeneic manufacturing facility by YE 2022 in Milton Park, UK. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Adaptimmune’s collaboration with Genentech (Roche) could potentially impact GSK’s TCR-T strategy, Adaptimmune’s decision to develop iPSC-derived αβT cells, and which alternative lymphodepletion regimens could be used for their allogeneic products.

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Adaptimmune Discusses Novel Engineering and Lymphodepleting Regimens During Their Allogeneic Platform Virtual Event 2021

On Thursday, September 9, Adaptimmune held a virtual event discussing their allogeneic platform (presentation). Although no significant updates were provided relating to the Genentech partnership, management discussed the overall scope and financial terms of the deal over two slides (see below).

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bluebird & 2seventy to Split in October; Marcela Maus Appointed to 2seventy’s Board of Directors; bluebird Receives $75M in Private Equity Financing Before Separation

On Tuesday, September 7, bluebird bio announced (press release) that the separation of their oncology business (2seventy bio) is anticipated to occur in mid-October 2021. Additionally, bluebird appointed Marcela Maus to their Board of Directors. Upon the separation of the two companies, Maus will transition to 2seventy’s Board of Directors. Furthermore, on Wednesday, September 8, bluebird announced (press release) that they have secured an additional $75M in private placement equity financing. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on bluebird’s decision to split into two companies, while discussing how Maus could help 2seventy achieve their clinical development goals.

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Adaptimmune Partners With Genentech to Develop iPSC-derived Allogeneic TCR-Ts

On Tuesday, September 7, Adaptimmune announced (press release) a strategic collaboration and license agreement with Genentech (Roche) to develop and commercialize allogeneic T cell therapies for multiple oncology indications. Of note, Adaptimmune will receive $150M upfront and further milestone payments potentially exceeding $3B in aggregate value. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Genentech (Roche) could leverage their extensive capabilities to quickly advance allogeneic TCR-Ts into the clinic, while discussing Adaptimmune’s strategy to become a leader in the allogeneic TCR-T space.

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JW Tx’s Relma-cel (JWCAR029; CD19 CAR-T) Approved in China as Benoda for ≥3L R/R LBCL

On Friday, September 3, the Chinese NMPA announced (press release) the approval of JW Therapeutic’s relma-cel (relmacabtagene autoleucel / JWCAR029; CD19 CAR-T) in ≥3L r/r LBCL. Of note, relma-cel will be commercialized under the brand name Benoda. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on potential reimbursement hurdles JW Tx may face in China, while discussing Kymriah’s (Novartis’s CD19 CAR-T) delayed Chinese approval.

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Precision Partners With Tiziana for the Use of Foralumab as a Novel Lymphodepletion Agent; How Could an Anti-CD3 Antibody Improve CAR-T Efficacy? TCR2 Tx’s Gavo-cel Receives Orphan Drug Designation

On Thursday, September 2, Precision BioSciences announced (press release) an exclusive license agreement with Tiziana to evaluate foralumab (anti-CD3 monoclonal antibody) as a lymphodepletion (LD) agent for their allogeneic CAR-T therapies. On the same day, TCR2 Tx reported (press release) that the FDA has granted gavo-cel (mesothelin-targeted TRuC-T) Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how a foralumab LD regimen could enhance allogeneic CAR-T efficacy, while discussing gavo-cel’s ODD in cholangiocarcinoma.  

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Preliminary Results from Poseida’s P-PSMA-101 (PSMA CAR-T) Ph1 Trial in mCRPC; FDA Accepts Poseida’s P-BCMA-ALLO1 (Allogeneic BCMA CAR-T) IND in R/R MM

On Tuesday, August 31, Poseida presented (press release / webcast) preliminary results from P-PSMA-101’s (PSMA CAR-T) Ph1 trial in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Additionally, on Monday, August 30, Poseida announced (press release) that the FDA has accepted an IND application for P-BCMA-ALLO1 (allogeneic BCMA CAR-T) in r/r MM. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Poseida’s novel technology may be a key differentiating factor for the successful development of P-PSMA-101, while discussing Poseida’s position in the race to develop an allogeneic BCMA CAR-T for r/r MM.

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Ziopharm Appoints Kevin Boyle as Their New CEO

On Monday, August 30, Ziopharm announced (press release / webcast) the appointment of Kevin Boyle as their new CEO, with Heidi Hagen (interim CEO) returning to her position on the Board of Directors. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on how Boyle could help improve Ziopharm’s financial situation while regaining shareholders’ confidence.

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