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Afami-cel’s BLA Filing on Track for 2022; Next-Gen MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T To Treat Ovarian Cancer; 2seventy Successfully Launched; Adaptimmune Q3 2021 Earnings Call Summary

On Thursday, November 4, Adaptimmune held their Q3 2021 earnings call (press release) highlighting that they are preparing the CMC documentation and analytical data for afami-cel’s (MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T; formerly ADP-A2M4) potential BLA filing in 2022. Furthermore, management announced a new ADP-A2M4CD8 (next-gen MAGE-A4 SPEAR-T) Ph2 SURPASS-3 trial in ovarian cancer and discussed the prioritization of ADP-A2M4CD8’s combination with pembrolizumab (PD1 inhibitor) over afami-cel. On the same day, bluebird bio announced (press release) the successful launch of 2Seventy bio.

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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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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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