On March 12, 2024 InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428), a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, reported the approval of the Investigational New Drug (IND) to conduct the clinical trial of B-cell lymphoma-2 (BCL2) inhibitor ICP-248 in combination with Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor orelabrutinib as first-line therapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)/small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in China (Press release, InnoCare Pharma, MAR 12, 2024, View Source [SID1234641083]).

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This multicenter, randomized-controlled, open-label clinical study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ICP-248 combined with orelabrutinib versus immunochemotherapy in treatment-naive patients with CLL/SLL.

ICP-248 is a novel, orally bioavailable BCL2-selective inhibitor, which aims to treat hematologic malignancies as a monotherapy or in combination with other therapies. BCL2 is an important regulatory protein of apoptosis pathway, and its abnormal expression is related to the development of various hematologic malignancies. ICP-248 has an anti-tumor effect by selectively inhibiting BCL2 and restoring the mechanism of programmed cell death. The preliminary result has demonstrated a good efficacy and safety profile.

Orelabrutinib has been approved for marketing in China and Singapore, and all three approved indications related to lymphoma have been included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) in China. In the treatment of relapsed/refractor CLL/SLL patients with orelabrutinib, the overall response rate and complete response rate reached 93.8% and 30% respectively, demonstrating an outstanding efficacy and safety profile.

Dr. Jasmine Cui, the co-founder, chairwoman and CEO of InnoCare, said, "InnoCare has developed strong pipeline in hemato-oncology that covers a variety of important hemato-oncology targets, including BTK, BLC2, CD19, CD20xCD3, E-3 ligase, etc. ICP-248 and orelabrutinib are important global assets of our company in the field of hematology, with multiple clinical studies conducted in China and the United States. We will accelerate clinical development and look forward to providing CLL/SLL patients with more efficient and safe treatment options."

CLL/SLL, one of the most common types of leukemia, is an indolent malignancy of B lymphocytes. There are 191,000 newly diagnosed CLL cases and 61,000 deaths every year globally1. The incidence rate of CLL/SLL is on the rise in China.

On March 12, 2024 TAE Life Sciences, a leading innovator in cancer treatment technologies, reported that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted the company’s U.S. Patent No. US 11,884,688 B2, for its groundbreaking borylated amino acid compositions comprising tyrosine derivatives BTS and BTS(OMe) for use in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) (Press release, TAE Life Sciences, MAR 12, 2024, View Source [SID1234641081]). This new patent underscores TAE Life Sciences’ commitment to advancing biologically targeted radiation therapy and marks a significant milestone in the field of radiation therapy.

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Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is a promising approach for the treatment of cancer and other diseases, utilizing boron-containing compounds to selectively deliver radiation to tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue. TAE Life Sciences’ patented borylated amino acid compounds, BTS and BTS(OMe), may offer an effective means of enhancing efficacy of BNCT, potentially opening new avenues for targeted treatments for cancer and immunological disorders.

"This patent represents a significant milestone for TAE Life Sciences, validating the innovative work of our research and development teams. We are excited about the potential impact of BTS and BTS(OMe) in advancing BNCT cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes." Rob Hill, CEO at TAE Life Sciences.

The patent covers not only the compositions of BTS and BTS(OMe) but also novel methods of their production, enabling scalable manufacturing processes to meet the growing demand for BNCT agents. With this patent, TAE Life Sciences solidifies its position as a leader in radiation therapy innovation, poised to transform the landscape of cancer treatment.

For more information about TAE Life Sciences, Alphabeam, and the company’s proprietary boronated BNCT drugs, please visit www.taelifesciences.com.

On March 12, 2024 Expert Systems, a leader in AI-enabled drug discovery, reported the expansion of the collaboration with Eilean Therapeutics as it joins its new PTPN2 inhibitor program, which Eilean has recently acquired from Ness Therapeutics Inc (Ness) in an all-equity transaction (Press release, Eilean Therapeutics, MAR 12, 2024, View Source [SID1234641080]).

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"Eilean’s lead PTPN2 inhibitor molecules demonstrate exceptional efficacy, selectivity, oral bioavailability and a good safety profile," commended Bill Farley, CBO at Expert Systems. "We’re proud to be Eilean’s partner & leverage our cutting-edge AI platform to help advance a new pipeline of best-in-class immuno-oncological therapy solutions with an improved safety and tolerability profile."

About Eilean Therapeutics’ PTPN2 Inhibitor Program

Protein tyrosine phosphatase non-receptor type 2 (PTPN2), also known as T cell protein tyrosine phosphatase (TC-PTP), is ubiquitously expressed, primarily in hematopoietic and placental cells. As a critical negative regulator of the JAK-STAT pathway, PTPN2 functions to directly regulate signaling through cytokine receptors, including IFNγ. Thus, enhancing IFNγ sensing and signaling through the inhibition of PTPN2 is a potential therapeutic strategy to improve the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy regimens.

On March 12, 2024 Mabwell (688062.SH), an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company with entire industry chain, reported that it will present results of three preclinical studies as poster presentation at the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting to be held in San Diego, USA, from April 5-10, 2024 (Press release, Mabwell Biotech, MAR 12, 2024, View Source [SID1234641079]).

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The AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting is one of the largest cancer research conferences in the world. The abstracts have been published on the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) official website.

Poster Presentation

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Abstract title: Disrupting IL-11/IL-11R signaling by an efficacious anti-IL-11 antibody 9MW3811 enhances T cell tumor infiltration and synergizes with anti-PD-1 therapies in vivo
Abstract Number: 2365
Location: Poster Section 38
Poster Board Number: 11
Session Date and Time: Apr 8, 2024 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT

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Abstract title: 2MW4991, a novel ADCC-enhanced integrin αvβ8 blocker, exhibits high anti-tumor potency and was well tolerated in cynomolgus monkeys
Abstract Number: 6349
Location: Poster Section 41
Poster Board Number: 10
Session Date and Time: Apr 9, 2024 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

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Abstract title: 2MW4691, a novel CCR8/CTLA-4 bispecific antibody, displays potent anti-tumor efficacy by specifically depleting tumor-infiltrating Tregs and blocking CTLA-4 signaling on CD8+ T cells
Abstract Number: 6350
Location: Poster Section 41
Poster Board Number: 10
Session Date and Time: Apr 9, 2024 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT

About 9MW3811

9MW3811 is a high-affinity humanized neutralizing antibody against IL-11. It is currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials in Australia and China. IL-11 is an important inflammation factor that plays a crucial role in fibrosis and the development and progression of tumors. Studies have shown that high expression of IL-11 is associated with the prognosis of various tumors such as lung cancer, liver cancer, and colorectal cancer. It has significant effects on various cells in the tumor microenvironment, including tumor cells, macrophages, T cells, and tumor-associated fibroblasts. 9MW3811 inhibits the activation of the downstream signaling pathway of IL-11 by blocking the binding of IL-11 to IL-11R, demonstrating good anti-tumor therapeutic effects in multiple preclinical pharmacodynamic models. When used in combination with anti-PD-1 antibodies, 9MW3811 significantly promotes the infiltration of CD8+ T lymphocytes, improving the T cell exhaustion caused by anti-PD-1 antibodies, thereby showing better combined anti-tumor efficacy.

About 2MW4991

2MW4991 is a high-specificity, high-affinity ADCC-enhanced antibody targeting integrin αvβ8. Integrin αvβ8 is an important activator of TGF-β, specifically regulating the activity of TGF-β in immune cells. Studies have found that integrin αvβ8 is highly expressed in certain tumors, and blocking αvβ8 can completely inhibit the release of TGF-β. 2MW4991 exhibits strong anti-tumor activity in immune-excluded tumor models, significantly promoting immune cell infiltration in immune-excluded tumors and greatly increasing the sensitivity of immune-excluded tumors to PD1 inhibitors.

About 2MW4691

2MW4691 is an ADCC-enhanced bispecific antibody targeting CCR8/CTLA-4. CTLA-4 is expressed on both CD8+ T cells and Tregs, and targeting CTLA-4 has a strong anti-tumor effect, but its clinical application is limited due to strong side effects. CCR8 is a specific marker for tumor infiltrating Tregs, almost not expressed on other immune cells and peripheral Tregs. 2MW4691 retains high affinity for CCR8 and attenuated CTLA-4 targeting activity, specifically eliminating tumor-infiltrating Tregs and blocking the immunosuppression mediated by CTLA-4 signaling on peripheral CD8+ T cells. It demonstrates strong anti-tumor activity in preclinical transgenic animal models and shows good safety in primates.

On March 12, 2024 Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: JAZZ) reported that it will host a virtual R&D Day, Tuesday, March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. ET, focused on zanidatamab, a differentiated, bispecific antibody in late-stage development with the potential to transform the standard of care in multiple HER2-positive cancers (Press release, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, MAR 12, 2024, View Source [SID1234641078]). The webcast will highlight the mechanistic rationale and clinical data that support further development of zanidatamab as a treatment for biliary tract cancer (BTC), gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) and breast cancer. External key opinion leaders in GEA and breast cancer will also discuss current treatment paradigms and unmet needs for those cancers, and how zanidatamab may provide a new treatment option for patients.

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