CHMP Adopts Positive Opinion for Gilead’s Tecartus in r/r Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Here is a brief preview of this blast: On Friday, October 16, Gilead announced (press release) that the CHMP has adopted a positive opinion for Tecartus (brexucabtagene autoleucel, formerly KTE-X19) in ≥3L r/r mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). If approved by the EC, Tecartus would become the first and only CAR-T treatment approved for r/r MCL in Europe. Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on Tecartus's positive CHMP opinion and the likelihood of Gilead onboarding EU centers within 30 days of EC approval.