Gennao Bio Announces Oral Presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2022 Annual Meeting

On March 8, 2022 Gennao Bio, a privately held genetic medicines company developing first-in-class, targeted nucleic acid therapeutics, reported that an abstract reporting preclinical results of its proprietary, non-viral gene monoclonal antibody (GMAB) platform technology has been selected for an oral presentation at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) 2022 Annual Meeting, taking place April 8 – 13, 2022 in New Orleans, LA (Press release, Gennao Bio, MAR 8, 2022, View Source [SID1234609705]). Gennao’s GMAB platform utilizes a novel, cell-penetrating antibody to non-covalently form complexes with and systemically target and deliver effective levels of nucleic acids, including immune-stimulating synthetic RNA, to solid tumors.

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The details of the oral presentation are as follows:

Title: Systemic targeting of therapeutic RNA to cancer via a novel, cell-penetrating and nucleic acid binding, monoclonal antibody
Abstract Control Number: 6710
Session Title: Immune Checkpoint and Immune Modulatory Therapy
Session Type: Minisymposium
Session Date and Time: Sunday, April 10, 2022; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time
Presenter: Elias Quijano, Yale School of Medicine

Omega Therapeutics to Present Preclinical Data for OTX-2002 at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2022

On March Omega Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OMGA) ("Omega"), a development-stage biotechnology company pioneering the first systematic approach to use mRNA therapeutics as a new class of programmable epigenetic medicines by leveraging its OMEGA Epigenomic Programing platform, reported that it will present preclinical data for OTX-2002, the Company’s lead drug candidate for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), at the upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2022, taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8-13, 2022 (Press release, Omega Therapeutics, MAR 8, 2022, View Source [SID1234609722]).

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"These preclinical data highlight the potential of epigenetic modulation of the c-MYC (MYC) oncogene as a promising new approach for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), where MYC over expression is associated with aggressive disease in up to 70% of HCC cases," said Mahesh Karande, President and Chief Executive Officer of Omega Therapeutics. "While MYC represents an attractive therapeutic target, it has historically been considered undruggable, due to the consistent failure of current modalities to inhibit MYC directly or indirectly. We look forward to sharing these data that support the potential of epigenetic modulation using our platform to systematically control the underlying biology of gene expression and remain on track to file an Investigational New Drug application for OTX-2002 in the first half of 2022."

Details for the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2022 poster presentation are as follows:

Title: Epigenetic modulation of the MYC oncogene as a potential novel therapy for HCC
Abstract #: 2629
Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. CDT

The poster will be posted to our website at View Source at the same time as the presentation.

About OTX-2002

OTX-2002 is a first-in-class Omega Epigenomic Controller in development for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OTX-2002 is designed to modulate levels of c-MYC (MYC) expression by utilizing targeted mRNA-encoded proteins to mediate epigenetic regulation while potentially overcoming MYC auto regulation. The MYC oncogene is associated with aggressive disease in up to ~70% of patients with HCC. Omega is currently evaluating OTX-2002 in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies.

Sana Biotechnology to Present Preclinical Data on its Engineered Hypoimmune Allogeneic CAR T Cells at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

On March 8, 2022 Sana Biotechnology, Inc. (NASDAQ: SANA), a company focused on creating and delivering engineered cells as medicines, reported that preclinical data from its hypoimmune T cell program will be presented at the 2022 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting taking place April 8-13, 2022 in New Orleans, LA (Press release, Sana Biotechnology, MAR 8, 2022, View Source [SID1234609740]).

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Sana’s hypoimmune platform has the potential to enable transplants of allogeneic cells without immunosuppression, including allogeneic CAR T cells. Hypoimmune cells were engineered to eliminate HLA-I, HLA-II, and TCR expression to block activation of T cells and B cells, as well as prevent graft versus host disease, while also overexpressing CD47 to block both natural killer cell and macrophage killing. The preclinical data demonstrate these hypoimmunogenic CAR T cells are able to evade both the innate and adaptive arms of the immune system while retaining their antitumor activity.

Sana is utilizing this hypoimmune platform to develop a portfolio of allogeneic CAR T cell therapies for patients with cancer, starting with CD19-expressing B cell malignancies such as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Sana expects to file investigational new drug applications for multiple product candidates that utilize this platform, starting with SC291 (CD19) in 2022 and SC276 (CD19/CD22) as early as 2023.

Poster details:

Title: Engineered hypoimmune allogeneic CAR T cells as potential off-the-shelf CAR T cell immunotherapies
Session Category: Immunology
Session Title: Preclinical Immunotherapy
Abstract Number: 5598
Full abstracts are available for viewing in the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Online Itinerary Planner located here, View Source!/10517. The full e-poster will be available Friday, April 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET and remain available for viewing through Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Adagene Announces Four Poster Presentations on Robust Preclinical Pipeline of Antibody-Based Therapeutics at Upcoming American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

On March 8, 2022 Adagene Inc. ("Adagene") (Nasdaq: ADAG), a company transforming the discovery and development of novel antibody-based therapies, reported publication of four abstracts featuring preclinical data from its expanding pipeline in advance of the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana from April 8-13, 2022 (Press release, Adagene, MAR 8, 2022, View Source [SID1234609780]). The full abstracts are available on the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) meeting website.

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At AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper), presentations will include preclinical results showing the potential best-in-class profiles for three differentiated preclinical product candidates in IND-enabling studies: ADG138, ADG206 and ADG153. The fourth presentation introduces a new capability for the company’s proprietary bispecific T-cell engagers (TCEs) with CD28.

Details for the poster presentations include:

·Title: ADG138, A Novel HER2×CD3 POWERbody Integrating Bispecific TCE with Precision Masking to Control Cytokine Release Syndrome and On-Target Off-Tumor Toxicity for Single Agent and Combination Therapies in HER2-Expressing Solid Tumors

Date: Tuesday April 12, 2022

Poster Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Onsite Location: Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 37

Abstract Number: 2869

·Title: ADG206, an anti-CD137 agonistic POWERbodyTM with tailor-made efficacy and safety profiles by strong crosslinking and tumor selective activation for single agent and combinational cancer immunotherapy

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Poster Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Onsite Location: Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 37

Abstract Number: 2868

·Title: Tumor-targeted CD28 bispecific POWERbodyTM for safe and synergistic T cell-mediated immunotherapy

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Poster Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Onsite Location: Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 38

Abstract Number: 2888

·Title: ADG153-G1 SAFEbody, a differentiated masked anti-CD47 antibody of IgG1 subclass, demonstrates in vivo anti-tumor activity consistent with enhanced ADCC/ADCP effects and significantly reduced RBC-related and antigen sink liabilities

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Poster Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET

Onsite Location: Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 39

Abstract Number: 4257

"These presentations highlight the promise of our AI-driven technology platform to build a deep, broad, and differentiated pipeline of transformative antibody therapeutics," said Peter Luo, Ph.D., Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Adagene. "Our ‘three-body’ technologies are well suited to discover and engineer antibody-based modalities against clinically important targets such as HER2, TROP2, B7H3, CD137, CD47 and CD28, overcoming challenges of prior platform technologies, validated by clinical data from our ongoing clinical programs, and endorsed by our strategic partnerships with global pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies."

Dr. Luo continued, "We are designing safe and effective antibody candidates across the cancer immunity cycle, including our POWERbody approach, which integrates the SAFEbody technology with multiple antibody-based modalities. These include ADG138, a new HER2xCD3 bispecific TCE for solid tumors, and ADG206, an Fc engineered anti-CD137 therapy, both designed for enhanced safety and efficacy. Additionally, we are establishing a new paradigm for CD28 TCEs by putting all the pieces together to ensure ultimate safety and mitigate known risks of this target – a unique, highly conserved epitope, our precision masking technology and a tumor antigen targeted TCE for local activation. With these novel therapeutic approaches, we aim to push the boundaries of what is possible with TCEs – to achieve safe, potent and durable responses for solid tumors."

Alpine Immune Sciences Announces Oral Presentation at the 2022 AACR Annual Meeting

On March 8, 2022 Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALPN), a leading clinical-stage immunotherapy company focused on developing innovative treatments for cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, reported the acceptance of an abstract for presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in New Orleans to be held April 8–13, 2022 (Press release, Alpine Immune Sciences, MAR 8, 2022, View Source [SID1234609639]).

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Results from the dose escalation portion of NEON-1, a Phase 1 clinical trial of davoceticept (ALPN-202) as monotherapy will be presented in a Minisymposium as follows:

Presentation Title: Monotherapy dose escalation of davoceticept (ALPN-202), a conditional CD28 costimulator and dual checkpoint inhibitor, in advanced malignancies (NEON-1)
Session Title: Immunotherapy Combination Strategies in Clinical Trials
Session Date, Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2:30pm–4:30pm CDT
Presentation Number: CT041

The abstract for the oral presentation will be live on the AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) website on April 8. A copy of the oral presentation slides will be available on the Scientific Publications page of Alpine’s website on April 12 following the presentation.

About Davoceticept (ALPN-202)

Davoceticept (ALPN-202) is a first-in-class, conditional CD28 costimulator and dual checkpoint inhibitor intended for the treatment of cancer. Preclinical studies of davoceticept have successfully demonstrated superior efficacy in tumor models compared to checkpoint inhibition alone. Completion of dose escalation and initiation of expansion cohorts of NEON-1 (NCT04186637), a Phase 1 monotherapy dose escalation and expansion trial in patients with advanced malignancies, is anticipated in the first half of 2022. NEON-2 (NCT04920383), a combination trial of davoceticept (ALPN-202) and pembrolizumab was initiated in June 2021 and is currently on partial clinical hold.