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Thoughts on Cilta-cel’s Global Market Opportunities; Legend and JNJ’s Strategy to Position Cilta-cel in Earlier Lines of Therapy; Legend at Jefferies Cell Therapy Summit Call Summary

On Tuesday, October 6, Legend Biotech presented at the Jefferies Cell Therapy Virtual Summit (press release). Legend highlighted their clinical strategy and market opportunity for the BCMA CAR-T cilta-cel (JNJ-4528). Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on Legend’s strategy for moving cilta-cel into earlier lines of therapy and the potential market opportunity compared to other BCMA CAR-Ts in development.

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JNJ-4528 US Filing Anticipated in Q4 2020; JNJ Q3 2020 Earnings Summary

On Tuesday, October 13, JNJ held their Q3 2020 earnings call (press release / presentation). Management reported a +13.3% WW sales growth for their oncology division, driven by their multiple myeloma product Darzalex (US +46%; WW +43.8%). Of note, JNJ confirmed that JNJ-4528 (BCMA CAR-T) is anticipated to be filed with the FDA in Q4 2020. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on a JNJ-4528 approval in 2021 and the potential impact on ide-cel (BMS) sales in the US and EU.

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Precision Biosciences Highlights First Patient Dosed with BCMA CAR-T PBCAR269A; PBCAR0191 Clinical Updates Delayed to YE; Q2 2020 Earnings Summary

On Thursday, August 13, Precision Biosciences released their Q2 2020 financial results (press release). While no new data was presented, Precision highlighted that the first patient was dosed with PBCAR269A (an allogeneic BCMA CAR-T) for the Ph1/2 trial in r/r MM. Moreover, management confirmed that interim data from the PBCAR0191 (an allogeneic CD19 CAR-T) Ph1 study in ≥3L r/r NHL and r/r ALL will be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on key competitors Precision and Allogene’s position within the allogeneic BCMA CAR-T setting and the possibility for a PBCAR0191 presentation at ASH 2020.

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Legend Biotech Highlights FDA Filing of Cilta-Cel by YE 2020; Q2 2020 Earnings Summary

On Friday, August 28, Legend Biotech published their Q2 2020 results (press release). Management confirmed that their BCMA CAR-T, cilta-cel (JNJ-4528), co-developed with Janssen, is expected to be filed with the FDA by YE 2020, the EMA in early 2021, and with China’s NMPA in 2021. Furthermore, by YE 2020, Legend anticipates filing an IND application for LB1901 (a CD4 CAR-T) in r/r T cell lymphoma (TCL). Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on cilta-cel’s commercial opportunity following the anticipated approval of ide-cel (BMS) around March 2021, and Legend’s market opportunity for LB1901 in the TCL setting.

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Two New Gracell Early Ph1 Trials in MM and NHL Posted

Two new early Ph1 trials from Gracell have been observed on CT.gov: a BCMA/CD19 dual CAR-T in ≥4L R/R MM and another trial evaluating GC022F, a CD22 CAR-T rapidly manufactured <24 hours in ≥2L R/R NHL. Interestingly, both trials are being conducted at the same hospital. Below, Celltelligence provides insights on these new trials, particularly around how a BCMA/CD19 dual CAR-T could differentiate Gracell within the crowded BCMA MM space.

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Thoughts on Allogene CAR-T Pipeline Update; Q1 2020 Call Summary

On Wednesday, May 6, Allogene held their Q1 2020 earnings call (press release / slides), highlighting the off-the-shelf benefits allogeneic products have over autologous products, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, Celltelligence provides thoughts on Allogene’s cell therapy program in the context of the ongoing health emergency.

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