Lilly announces details of presentations at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

On November 5, 2024 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) reported that data from studies of Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib), a non-covalent (reversible) Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, will be presented at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting and Exposition taking place Dec. 7-10 in San Diego (Press release, Eli Lilly, NOV 5, 2024, View Source [SID1234648267]).

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In an oral presentation, Lilly will report results from the Phase 3 BRUIN CLL-321 study, which is evaluating pirtobrutinib versus idelalisib plus rituximab (IdelaR) or bendamustine plus rituximab (BR) in BTK inhibitor pretreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL). BRUIN CLL-321, which previously met its primary endpoint, is the first randomized Phase 3 study to evaluate an exclusively BTK inhibitor pretreated CLL population. The submitted abstract utilized a February 2024 data cut-off date, and the presentation will utilize an August 2024 data cut-off date.

Additionally, Lilly will have poster presentations that share analyses of real-world data, including looking at overall survival associated with treatment sequences in patients with CLL/SLL, and pre-clinical data for a first-in-class B-cell activating factor receptor (BAFF)-RxCD3 bispecific antibody for the treatment of certain B-cell malignancies.

A full list of abstract titles and viewing details are listed below:

Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib)
Presentation Title: BRUIN CLL-321: Randomized Phase 3 Trial of Pirtobrutinib Versus Idelalisib Plus Rituximab (IdelaR) or Bendamustine Plus Rituximab (BR) in BTK Inhibitor Pretreated Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Abstract Number: 886
Presentation Date & Time: Monday, Dec. 9, 3:30 p.m. PST
Location: Marriot Marquis San Diego Marina, Marriott Grand Ballroom 5-6
Presenter: Jeff P. Sharman

Presentation Title: Overall Survival Associated with Real-World Treatment Sequences in Patients with CLL/SLL in the United States
Abstract Number: 5114
Presentation Date & Time: Monday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. PST
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Halls G-H
Presenter: Joanna Rhodes

Presentation Title: Continuity of Care for Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: An Analysis of Real-World Data
Abstract Number: 5033
Presentation Date & Time: Monday, Dec. 9, 6-8 p.m. PST
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Halls G-H
Presenter: Sameh Gaballa

LY4152199 (investigational BAFF-RxCD3 bispecific antibody)
Presentation Title: LY4152199, a First-in-Class BAFF-RxCD3 Bispecific Antibody for the Treatment of B-Cell Malignancies
Abstract Number: 2785
Presentation Date & Time: Sunday, Dec. 8, 6-8 p.m. PST
Location: San Diego Convention Center, Halls G-H
Presenter: Wei Yang

About Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib)
Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib, formerly known as LOXO-305) (pronounced jay-pihr-kaa) is a highly selective (300 times more selective for BTK versus 98% of other kinases tested in preclinical studies), non-covalent (reversible) inhibitor of the enzyme BTK.1 BTK is a validated molecular target found across numerous B-cell leukemias and lymphomas including mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).2,3 Jaypirca is a U.S. FDA-approved oral prescription medicine, 100 mg or 50 mg tablets taken as a once-daily 200 mg dose with or without food until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

INDICATIONS FOR JAYPIRCA
Jaypirca is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of

Adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after at least two lines of systemic therapy, including a BTK inhibitor.
Adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL) who have received at least two prior lines of therapy, including a BTK inhibitor and a BCL-2 inhibitor.
These indications are approved under accelerated approval based on response rate. Continued approval for these indications may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR JAYPIRCA (pirtobrutinib)

Infections: Fatal and serious infections (including bacterial, viral, fungal) and opportunistic infections occurred in Jaypirca-treated patients. In a clinical trial, Grade ≥3 infections occurred in 24% of patients with hematologic malignancies, most commonly pneumonia (14%); fatal infections occurred (4.4%). Sepsis (6%) and febrile neutropenia (4%) occurred. In patients with CLL/SLL, Grade ≥3 infections occurred (32%), with fatal infections occurring in 8%. Opportunistic infections included Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and fungal infection. Consider prophylaxis, including vaccinations and antimicrobial prophylaxis, in patients at increased risk for infection, including opportunistic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, evaluate promptly, and treat appropriately. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Hemorrhage: Fatal and serious hemorrhage has occurred with Jaypirca. Major hemorrhage (Grade ≥3 bleeding or any central nervous system bleeding) occurred in 3% of patients, including gastrointestinal hemorrhage; fatal hemorrhage occurred (0.3%). Bleeding of any grade, excluding bruising and petechiae, occurred (17%). Major hemorrhage occurred in patients taking Jaypirca with (0.7%) and without (2.3%) antithrombotic agents. Consider risks/benefits of co-administering antithrombotic agents with Jaypirca. Monitor patients for signs of bleeding. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca. Consider benefit/risk of withholding Jaypirca 3-7 days pre- and post-surgery depending on type of surgery and bleeding risk.

Cytopenias: Jaypirca can cause cytopenias, including neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia. In a clinical trial, Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias, including decreased neutrophils (26%), decreased platelets (12%), and decreased hemoglobin (12%), developed in Jaypirca-treated patients. Grade 4 decreased neutrophils (14%) and Grade 4 decreased platelets (6%) developed. Monitor complete blood counts regularly during treatment. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Cardiac Arrhythmias: Cardiac arrhythmias occurred in patients who received Jaypirca. In a clinical trial of patients with hematologic malignancies, atrial fibrillation or flutter were reported in 3.2% of Jaypirca-treated patients, with Grade 3 or 4 atrial fibrillation or flutter in 1.5%. Other serious cardiac arrhythmias such as supraventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest occurred (0.5%). Patients with cardiac risk factors such as hypertension or previous arrhythmias may be at increased risk. Monitor for signs and symptoms of arrhythmias (e.g., palpitations, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea) and manage appropriately. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Second Primary Malignancies: Second primary malignancies, including non-skin carcinomas, developed in 9% of Jaypirca-treated patients. The most frequent malignancy was non-melanoma skin cancer (4.6%). Other second primary malignancies included solid tumors (including genitourinary and breast cancers) and melanoma. Advise patients to use sun protection and monitor for development of second primary malignancies.

Hepatotoxicity, Including Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): Hepatotoxicity, including severe, life-threatening, and potentially fatal cases of DILI, has occurred in patients treated with BTK inhibitors, including Jaypirca. Evaluate bilirubin and transaminases at baseline and throughout Jaypirca treatment. For patients who develop abnormal liver tests after Jaypirca, monitor more frequently for liver test abnormalities and clinical signs and symptoms of hepatic toxicity. If DILI is suspected, withhold Jaypirca. Upon confirmation of DILI, discontinue Jaypirca.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Jaypirca can cause fetal harm in pregnant women. Administration of pirtobrutinib to pregnant rats caused embryo-fetal toxicity, including embryo-fetal mortality and malformations at maternal exposures (AUC) approximately 3-times the recommended 200 mg/day dose. Advise pregnant women of potential fetal risk and females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for one week after last dose.

Adverse Reactions (ARs) in Patients Who Received Jaypirca

The most common (≥20%) ARs in the BRUIN pooled safety population of patients with hematologic malignancies (n=593) were decreased neutrophil count (46%), decreased hemoglobin (39%), fatigue (32%), decreased lymphocyte count (31%), musculoskeletal pain (30%), decreased platelet count (29%), diarrhea (24%), COVID-19 (22%), bruising (21%), cough (20%).

Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Serious ARs occurred in 38% of patients. Serious ARs occurring in ≥2% of patients were pneumonia (14%), COVID-19 (4.7%), musculoskeletal pain (3.9%), hemorrhage (2.3%), pleural effusion (2.3%), and sepsis (2.3%). Fatal ARs within 28 days of last Jaypirca dose occurred in 7% of patients, most commonly due to infections (4.7%), including COVID-19 (3.1% of all patients).

Dose Modifications and Discontinuations: ARs led to dose reductions in 4.7%, treatment interruption in 32%, and permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in 9% of patients. ARs resulting in dosage modification in >5% of patients included pneumonia and neutropenia. ARs resulting in permanent discontinuation in >1% of patients included pneumonia.

Most common ARs (≥15%), excluding laboratory terms (all Grades %; Grade 3-4 %): fatigue (29; 1.6), musculoskeletal pain (27; 3.9), diarrhea (19; -), edema (18; 0.8), dyspnea (17; 2.3), pneumonia (16; 14), bruising (16; -).

Select Laboratory Abnormalities (all Grades %; Grade 3 or 4 %) that Worsened from Baseline in ≥10% of Patients: hemoglobin decreased (42; 9), platelet count decreased (39; 14), neutrophil count decreased (36; 16), lymphocyte count decreased (32; 15), creatinine increased (30; 1.6), calcium decreased (19; 1.6), AST increased (17; 1.6), potassium decreased (13; 1.6), sodium decreased (13; -), lipase increased (12; 4.4), alkaline phosphatase increased (11; -), ALT increased (11; 1.6), potassium increased (11; 0.8). Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in >5% of patients included neutrophils decreased (10), platelets decreased (7), lymphocytes decreased (6).

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma

Serious ARs occurred in 56% of patients. Serious ARs occurring in ≥5% of patients were pneumonia (18%), COVID-19 (9%), sepsis (7%), and febrile neutropenia (7%). Fatal ARs within 28 days of last Jaypirca dose occurred in 11% of patients, most commonly due to infections (10%), including sepsis (5%) and COVID-19 (2.7%).

Dose Modifications and Discontinuations: ARs led to dose reductions in 3.6%, treatment interruption in 42%, and permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in 9% of patients. ARs resulting in dose reductions in >1% included neutropenia; treatment interruptions in >5% of patients included pneumonia, neutropenia, febrile neutropenia, and COVID-19; permanent discontinuation in >1% of patients included second primary malignancy, COVID-19, and sepsis.

Most common ARs (≥20%), excluding laboratory terms (all Grades %; Grade 3-4 %): fatigue (36; 2.7), bruising (36; -), cough (33; -), musculoskeletal pain (32; 0.9), COVID-19 (28; 7), pneumonia (27; 16), diarrhea (26; -), abdominal pain (25; 2.7), dyspnea (22; 2.7), hemorrhage (22; 2.7), edema (21; -), nausea (21; -), pyrexia (20; 2.7), headache (20; 0.9).

Select Laboratory Abnormalities (all Grades %; Grade 3 or 4 %) that Worsened from Baseline in ≥20% of Patients: neutrophil count decreased (63; 45), hemoglobin decreased (48; 19), calcium decreased (40; 2.8), platelet count decreased (30; 15), sodium decreased (30; -), lymphocyte count decreased (23; 8), ALT increased (23; 2.8), AST increased (23; 1.9), creatinine increased (23; -), lipase increased (21; 7), alkaline phosphatase increased (21; -). Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in >5% of patients included neutrophils decreased (23).

Drug Interactions

Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Concomitant use with Jaypirca increased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may increase risk of Jaypirca ARs. Avoid use of strong CYP3A inhibitors with Jaypirca. If concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce Jaypirca dosage according to approved labeling.

Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Concomitant use with Jaypirca decreased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may reduce Jaypirca efficacy. Avoid concomitant use of Jaypirca with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If concomitant use with moderate CYP3A inducers is unavoidable, increase Jaypirca dosage according to approved labeling.

Sensitive CYP2C8, CYP2C19, CYP3A, P-gp, or BCRP Substrates: Concomitant use with Jaypirca increased their plasma concentrations, which may increase risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates for drugs that are sensitive to minimal concentration changes. Follow recommendations for these sensitive substrates in their approved labeling.

Use in Special Populations

Pregnancy and Lactation: Due to potential for Jaypirca to cause fetal harm, verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to starting Jaypirca and advise use of effective contraception during treatment and for one week after last dose. Presence of pirtobrutinib in human milk is unknown. Advise women not to breastfeed while taking Jaypirca and for one week after last dose.

Geriatric Use: In the pooled safety population of patients with hematologic malignancies, patients aged ≥65 years experienced higher rates of Grade ≥3 ARs and serious ARs compared to patients <65 years of age.

Renal Impairment: Severe renal impairment increases pirtobrutinib exposure. Reduce Jaypirca dosage in patients with severe renal impairment according to approved labeling.

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Please see Prescribing Information and Patient Information for Jaypirca.

OnKure to Present at the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference

On November 5, 2024 OnKure Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKUR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines in oncology, reported that Nicholas Saccomano, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of OnKure Therapeutics, will present a corporate overview at the Stifel Healthcare Conference, on November 18, 2024 at 1:50 p.m. ET in New York, NY (Press release, OnKure Therapeutics, NOV 5, 2024, View Source [SID1234648201]).

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Stifel Healthcare Conference
Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
Time: 1:50 p.m. ET
Format: Corporate Presentation
Webcast: Link

A live webcast of the event can be accessed under "Events" on the Investor’s section of the Company’s website at www.onkure.com. A replay of the corporate presentation will be available on the Company’s website for approximately 90 days.

IN8bio Announces Upcoming Presentation at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

On November 12, 2024 IN8bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: INAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative gamma-delta T cell therapies, reported an upcoming poster presentation at the 66th American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting and Exposition, being hosted December 7 – 10, 2024 in San Diego, CA (Press release, In8bio, NOV 5, 2024, View Source [SID1234648174]).

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Details for the ASH (Free ASH Whitepaper) 2024 presentation are as follows:

Title: INB-100: Pilot Study of Donor Derived, ex-vivo Expanded/Activated Gamma-Delta T cell Infusion Following Haploidentical Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation and Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide

Presenter: Joseph McGuirk, DO, The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Abstract #: 4823
Session Name: 704. Cellular Immunotherapies: Early Phase Clinical Trials and Toxicities: Poster III
Date and Time: Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

The abstract will be available online and can be accessed via the conference websites at ASH (Free ASH Whitepaper) Annual Meeting Abstracts. Reprints of the poster will also be accessible on the Events & Presentations page of IN8bio’s website following the presentations.

CRISPR Therapeutics Provides Business Update and Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

On November 7, 2024 CRISPR Therapeutics (Nasdaq: CRSP), a biopharmaceutical company focused on creating transformative gene-based medicines for serious diseases, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 (Press release, CRISPR Therapeutics, NOV 5, 2024, View Source [SID1234647925]).

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"We continue to make significant progress across our pipeline of in vivo and ex vivo CRISPR-based therapies," said Samarth Kulkarni, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of CRISPR Therapeutics. "In addition to the continued momentum of CASGEVY’s launch, we are pleased to share that CASGEVY has received regulatory approvals for the treatment of patients 12 years of age and older with SCD or TDT in Switzerland and Canada. In parallel, we remain focused on advancing our portfolio of clinical trials across oncology, autoimmune, diabetes and cardiovascular indications in a capital efficient manner. We look forward to a number of important data catalysts over the next 9-12 months as we advance our portfolio."

Recent Highlights and Outlook

Hemoglobinopathies and CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel])

CASGEVY has received regulatory approvals for the treatment of patients 12 years of age and older with sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia (TDT) in Switzerland and Canada. CASGEVY is also approved in the U.S., Great Britain, the European Union (EU), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), and the Kingdom of Bahrain (Bahrain) for the treatment of both SCD and TDT, and launches are ongoing. CASGEVY is a collaboration product between CRISPR Therapeutics and Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and as part of an amendment to the collaboration agreement in 2021, Vertex now leads global development, manufacturing, regulatory and commercialization of CASGEVY with support from CRISPR Therapeutics.

As of mid-October, 45 authorized treatment centers (ATCs) have been activated globally, including centers in all regions where CASGEVY is approved, and approximately 40 patients have already had at least one cell collection across all regions.

Vertex announced a reimbursement agreement with NHS England for eligible TDT patients to access CASGEVY. They have also entered into commercial discussions with NHS England to secure access to CASGEVY for eligible patients with SCD.

The Italian Medicines Agency (IMA) approved the request for the implementation of an early access program (EAP), for the use of CASGEVY for the treatment of TDT and SCD.

Enrollment has been completed in two global Phase 3 studies of CASGEVY in children 5 to 11 years of age with SCD or TDT and the trials are ongoing.

CRISPR Therapeutics has two next generation approaches with the potential to significantly expand the addressable population with SCD and TDT. The Company continues to advance its internally developed targeted conditioning program, an anti-CD117 (c-Kit) antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), through preclinical studies. Additionally, the Company has ongoing research efforts to enable in vivo editing of hematopoietic stem cells. This work could obviate the need for conditioning altogether, expand geographic reach, and enable the treatment of multiple additional other diseases beyond SCD and TDT.

Immuno-Oncology and Autoimmune Diseases

CRISPR Therapeutics’ next generation allogeneic CAR T candidates reflect the Company’s mission of innovating continuously to bring potentially transformative medicines to patients as quickly as possible. Clinical trials are ongoing for the Company’s next generation CAR T product candidates, CTX112 and CTX131, targeting CD19 and CD70, respectively, across multiple indications. CTX112 and CTX131 both contain novel potency edits which can lead to significantly higher CAR T cell expansion and cytotoxicity, potentially representing best-in-class allogeneic CAR T products for these targets.

CRISPR Therapeutics announced that it will present a poster from the Company’s ongoing Phase 1 dose escalation study evaluating the safety and efficacy of CTX112, a next-generation CD19 allogeneic CAR T cell therapy, in relapsed or refractory (r/r) CD19-positive B-cell malignancies at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) (Free ASH Whitepaper) 2024 Annual Meeting. The ASH (Free ASH Whitepaper) abstract includes preliminary data on nine high-risk/heavily pretreated lymphoma patients showing an overall response rate (ORR) of 67% across multiple histologies and a complete response rate (CRR) of 44%, with four patients having achieved responses lasting for more than 6 months, including one patient treated at DL1 who remains in complete remission over a year after CTX112 infusion. Concordant with efficacy, pharmacokinetic (PK) data showed rapid cell expansion for CTX112 with many fold improvements in PK compared to the previous generation CTX110 CAR T. No dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) or adverse events (AEs) of graft versus host disease, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, or grade (Gr) ≥3 infections were observed, in addition to no Gr ≥3 cytokine release syndrome (CRS), or Gr ≥2 immune effector cell associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS). Compared with first generation allogeneic CAR T therapies like CTX110, CTX112 results in better efficacy at lower doses, higher response rates, and improved PK. These data provide the first clinical evidence that disruptions in the genes encoding Regnase-1 and transforming growth factor beta receptor 2 can lead to increased expansion and functional persistence of CAR T cells. The poster presentation will include additional results from the trial.

CTX112 is also in a Phase 1 clinical trial in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), with the potential to expand into additional autoimmune indications in the future. Early clinical studies conducted by third parties have shown that CD19-directed autologous CAR T therapy can produce long-lasting remissions in multiple autoimmune indications by deeply depleting B cells. The Company’s first generation allogeneic CD19-directed CAR T program has demonstrated effective depletion of B cells in oncology settings, which supports the potential for CTX112 in autoimmune diseases.

CTX131 is currently in ongoing clinical trials in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies including T cell lymphomas (TCL). The Company plans to announce an update from the Phase 1 solid tumor trial in 2025. In certain hematologic malignancies such as TCL, allogeneic CAR T approaches may have greater potential to meet the unmet need in this patient population given the patients’ own T cells are not suitable for autologous manufacturing.

In Vivo

CRISPR Therapeutics has established a proprietary lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platform for the delivery of CRISPR/Cas9 to the liver. The first two in vivo programs utilizing this proprietary platform, CTX310 and CTX320, are directed towards validated therapeutic targets associated with cardiovascular disease.

CTX310 is currently in an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial targeting ANGPTL3 in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), severe hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), or mixed dyslipidemias. Natural loss-of-function mutations in ANGPTL3 are associated with reduced low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), triglycerides (TG) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk without any negative impact on overall health. CRISPR Therapeutics expects to provide an update from this program in 2025.

CTX320 is currently in an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial targeting LPA in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)], which has shown to have an independent association with major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). Up to 20% of the global population has elevated Lp(a) levels. CRISPR Therapeutics expects to provide an update from this program in 2025.

The Company continues to advance two additional preclinical programs, CTX340 targeting angiotensinogen (AGT) for the treatment of refractory hypertension and CTX450 targeting 5’ aminolevulinic acid synthase 1 (ALAS1) for the treatment of acute hepatic porphyrias (AHP). CRISPR Therapeutics is conducting IND/CTA-enabling studies and expects to initiate both clinical trials in the second half of 2025.

Regenerative Medicine

CTX211, an allogeneic, gene-edited, stem cell-derived beta islet cell precursor, is currently in an ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). CRISPR Therapeutics remains committed to its goal of developing a beta-cell replacement product that does not require chronic immunosuppression.

Vertex has non-exclusive rights to certain CRISPR Therapeutics’ CRISPR/Cas9 technology to accelerate development of potentially curative cell therapies for T1D. CRISPR Therapeutics remains eligible for development milestones and would receive royalties on any future products resulting from this agreement.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Cash Position: Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities were $1,935.6 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to $1,695.7 million as of December 31, 2023. The increase in cash was primarily driven by proceeds from the $280.0 million February 2024 registered direct offering, a $200.0 million milestone payment received from Vertex Pharmaceuticals in connection with the approval of CASGEVY, proceeds from employee option exercises as well as interest income, offset by operating expenses.

R&D Expenses: R&D expenses were $82.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $90.7 million for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in R&D expense was primarily driven by reduced variable external research and manufacturing costs.

G&A Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $17.4 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $18.3 million for the third quarter of 2023.

Collaboration Expense: Collaboration expense, net, was $11.2 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to $23.4 million for the third quarter of 2023. The decrease in collaboration expense, net, was primarily attributable to the time of reaching the deferral limit on costs related to the CASGEVY program.

Net Loss: Net loss was $85.9 million for the third quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $112.2 million for the third quarter of 2023.

About CASGEVY (exagamglogene autotemcel [exa-cel])
CASGEVY is a non-viral, ex vivo CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited cell therapy for eligible patients with SCD or TDT, in which a patient’s own hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells are edited at the erythroid specific enhancer region of the BCL11A gene. This edit results in the production of high levels of fetal hemoglobin (HbF; hemoglobin F) in red blood cells. HbF is the form of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin that is naturally present during fetal development, which then switches to the adult form of hemoglobin after birth. CASGEVY has been shown to reduce or eliminate VOCs for patients with SCD and transfusion requirements for patients with TDT. CASGEVY is approved for certain indications in multiple jurisdictions for eligible patients.

Inocras and Summit Pharmaceuticals International Corporation Announce Collaboration Aim to Transform Clinical Genomics in Japan

On November 5, 2024 Inocras Inc. (Head Office: 6330 Nancy Ridge Drive Suite 106
San Diego, CA 92121, President & CEO: Jehee Suh) ("Inocras") and Summit Pharmaceuticals International Corporation (Head Office: Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Katsuya Okuyama) ("SPI") reported to have signed an MOU (Memorandum of understanding) to jointly explore the commercialization of their whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis services (Press release, Summit, NOV 5, 2024, View Source [SID1234647865]). This collaboration aims to revolutionize healthcare in Japan by leveraging genomic data and bioinformatics to better understand and treat cancer and other genetic conditions.

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WGS reads an individual’s entire genome, generating vast data. Inocras’ bioinformatics platform transforms this data into actionable clinical insights, enabling precise diagnoses support and personalized treatments. Inocras, a leader in whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and bioinformatics, has partnered with SPI to bring cutting-edge genomic solutions to the Japanese market. In particular, their proprietary technology (*) and bioinformatics pipeline are expected to provide valuable insights in genomic medicine.

(*) Proprietary technology that enables WGS using formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples, which are widely utilized in clinical settings.

Inocras and SPI will develop a business plan to integrate WGS into Japan’s healthcare system. This effort includes assessing market potential, developing operational models, and evaluating clinical impact. Input from key opinion leaders and other stakeholders will help shape future developments. Future plans include establishing a WGS lab and enhancing local bioinformatics capabilities.

"Inocras is excited to bring advanced WGS and bioinformatics to Japan, offering solutions no other commercial provider delivers here," said Jehee Suh, CEO of Inocras. "With SPI, we are creating a pathway to improve patient care through data-driven innovation."

"Japan is at a pivotal point in embracing genomic medicine, and this partnership with Inocras is perfectly timed to help accelerate that transformation," said Katsuya Okuyama, CEO of SPI.