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22-05-2025
- Health
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New AURORA 1 Analysis: LUPKYNIS-Based Triple Immunosuppressive Therapy Yields Deep Proteinuria Reduction in Lupus Nephritis
ROCKVILLE, Md. & EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company), today announced that a post-hoc analysis of the 52-week, Phase 3 AURORA 1 study showed that lupus nephritis (LN) patients who received triple immunosuppressive therapy with LUPKYNIS ® (voclosporin), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), and low-dose glucocorticoids achieved lower proteinuria targets at substantially higher rates compared to patients in the control group who received mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) and low-dose glucocorticoids alone. The analysis assessed the achievement of urine protein creatine ratio (UPCR) targets of ≤0.4 g/g, ≤0.3 g/g, ≤0.2 g/g (classified as ultra-low UPCR), and ≤0.1 g/g in LN patients treated with LUPKYNIS-based triple immunosuppressive therapy compared to patients in the control group. Of the 357 patients in AURORA 1, 60.9% in the triple immunosuppressive therapy group (N=109) achieved a UPCR of ≤0.4 g/g at least once during the study compared to 37.1% of patients in the control group (N=66). Patients in the triple immunosuppressive therapy group also achieved higher rates of all other UPCR targets compared to patients in the control group. Adverse event rates were comparable in both groups. 'It is widely known that no level of proteinuria is safe for nephrons and that early reductions in proteinuria are predictive of better long-term kidney outcomes. Yet, UPCR endpoints have varied widely across clinical trials and in clinical practice,' said lead study author Maria Dall'Era, M.D., Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology, University of California, San Francisco. 'This analysis shows that achieving UPCR targets of ≤0.4 g/g may be a feasible goal and that a voclosporin-based triple immunosuppressive therapy regimen can reduce proteinuria to profoundly low levels in a proportion of patients.' An additional post-hoc analysis from the AURORA 1 study evaluated lipidomic profiles in LN patients based on achievement of proteinuria reductions, including ultra-low UPCR, at Week 52. The analysis found a distinct lipidomic profile in patients who achieved ultra-low UPCR. This analysis builds upon a previous analysis of AURORA 1 in which patients who received triple immunosuppressive therapy with LUPKYNIS achieved significantly greater improvements in total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol compared to those in the control group. While further research is needed to clarify the role of certain lipids in the biochemistry of LN patients, these preliminary findings suggest that attaining ultra-low UPCR targets may provide additional benefits to LN patients and contribute to modification of cardiovascular disease risk. An analysis of real-world baseline data from ENLIGHT-LN, a U.S.-based prospective, observational registry of adult LN patients treated with LUPKYNIS, was also presented at LUPUS 2025. 'The data presented at LUPUS 2025 highlight the critical role of LUPKYNIS in improving health outcomes for LN patients. Early reduction of proteinuria to the lowest possible levels and long-term preservation of kidney health are key goals of LN therapy. These data provide compelling evidence that LUPKYNIS-based therapy can achieve significantly lower UPCR targets, potentially reducing the risk of significant kidney damage and other comorbidities,' said Dr. Greg Keenan, Chief Medical Officer of Aurinia. Following is the complete guide to Aurinia's accepted abstracts at LUPUS 2025: Title: Achievement of Proteinuria Less Than 0.4 G/G in the Phase 3 AURORA 1 Study of Voclosporin in Lupus Nephritis Authors: Maria Dall'Era, Brad Rovin, Salem Almaani, Lily Cipolla, Vanessa Birardi, Ernie Yap Date: Thursday, May 22 Time: 2:20 PM ET Abstract Number: 232 Title: Baseline Demographics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment Regimens of an Initial Cohort of Patients Receiving Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis in the Enlight-LN Registry Authors: Laura Geraldino-Pardilla, Leanna Wise, Mohammad Kamgar, Niloofar Nobakht, Lily Cipolla, Lucy Hodge, Keelin Da'Lee Poster Session: Lupus Nephritis-Clinical Date/Time: On display for duration of meeting Abstract Number: 249 Title: Attainment of Ultra-Low Levels of UPCR in the AURORA 1 Study Associated with Alterations in the Circulating Lipidome Authors: Farsad Afshinnia, Subramaniam Pennathur, Michelle Zubrycki, Linda Rehaume, Lucy Hodge Date: Thursday, May 22 Time: 12:10 – 1:10 PM ET Abstract Number: 252 About LUPKYNIS LUPKYNIS is a second generation calcineurin inhibitor with a dual mechanism of action, acting as an immunosuppressant through inhibition of T-cell activation and cytokine production and promoting podocyte stability in the kidney. The AURORA Clinical Program, comprised of the AURORA 1 pivotal trial and AURORA 2 extension trial, demonstrated the importance of triple immunosuppressive therapy with LUPKYNIS, mycophenolate mofetil, and low-dose glucocorticoids to preserve kidney health in lupus nephritis patients without reliance on chronic high-dose glucocorticoids. It is the only clinical program in lupus nephritis to include three years of triple immunosuppressive therapy. About Aurinia Aurinia Pharmaceuticals is a fully integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on delivering therapies to people living with autoimmune diseases with high unmet medical needs. In January 2021, the Company introduced LUPKYNIS ® (voclosporin), the first FDA-approved oral therapy dedicated to the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis. Aurinia is also developing AUR200, a differentiated, potential best-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases that targets both BAFF (B-cell Activating Factor) and APRIL (A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand). INDICATION AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INDICATION LUPKYNIS is indicated in combination with a background immunosuppressive therapy regimen for the treatment of adult patients with active lupus nephritis (LN). Limitations of Use: Safety and efficacy of LUPKYNIS have not been established in combination with cyclophosphamide. Use of LUPKYNIS is not recommended in this situation. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Increased risk for developing malignancies and serious infections with LUPKYNIS or other immunosuppressants that may lead to hospitalization or death. CONTRAINDICATIONS: LUPKYNIS is contraindicated in patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors because of the increased risk of acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity, and in patients who have had a serious/severe hypersensitivity reaction to LUPKYNIS or its excipients. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Lymphoma and Other Malignancies: Immunosuppressants, including LUPKYNIS, increase the risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly of the skin. The risk appears to be related to increasing doses and duration of immunosuppression rather than to the use of any specific agent. Serious Infections: Immunosuppressants, including LUPKYNIS, increase the risk of developing bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoal infections, including opportunistic infections. These infections may lead to serious, including fatal, outcomes. Nephrotoxicity: LUPKYNIS, like other calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs), may cause acute and/or chronic nephrotoxicity. The risk is increased when CNIs are concomitantly administered with drugs associated with nephrotoxicity. Monitor eGFR regularly. Hypertension: Hypertension is a common adverse reaction of LUPKYNIS therapy and may require antihypertensive therapy. Monitor blood pressure regularly. Neurotoxicity: LUPKYNIS, like other CNIs, may cause a spectrum of neurotoxicities: severe include posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), delirium, seizure, and coma; others include tremor, paresthesia, headache, and changes in mental status and/or motor and sensory functions. Monitor for neurologic symptoms. Hyperkalemia: Hyperkalemia, which may be serious and require treatment, has been reported with CNIs, including LUPKYNIS. Concomitant use of agents associated with hyperkalemia may increase the risk for hyperkalemia. Monitor serum potassium levels periodically. QTc Prolongation: LUPKYNIS prolongs the QTc interval in a dose-dependent manner when dosed higher than the recommended lupus nephritis therapeutic dose. The use of LUPKYNIS in combination with other drugs that are known to prolong QTc may result in clinically significant QT prolongation. Immunizations: Avoid the use of live attenuated vaccines during treatment with LUPKYNIS. Inactivated vaccines noted to be safe for administration may not be sufficiently immunogenic during treatment with LUPKYNIS. Pure Red Cell Aplasia: Cases of pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) have been reported in patients treated with another CNI immunosuppressant. If PRCA is diagnosed, consider discontinuation of LUPKYNIS. Drug-Drug Interactions: Avoid co-administration of LUPKYNIS and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Co-administration of LUPKYNIS with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors is contraindicated. Reduce LUPKYNIS dosage when co-administered with moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors. Avoid use of LUPKYNIS with strong or moderate CYP3A4 inducers. ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions (≥3%) were glomerular filtration rate decreased, hypertension, diarrhea, headache, anemia, cough, urinary tract infection, abdominal pain upper, dyspepsia, alopecia, renal impairment, abdominal pain, mouth ulceration, fatigue, tremor, acute kidney injury, and decreased appetite. SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Avoid use of LUPKYNIS. Lactation: Consider the mother's clinical need for LUPKYNIS and any potential adverse effects to the breastfed infant when prescribing LUPKYNIS to a lactating woman. Renal Impairment: LUPKYNIS is not recommended in patients with baseline eGFR ≤45 mL/min/1.73 m 2 unless benefit exceeds risk. If used in this population, reduce LUPKYNIS dose. Hepatic Impairment: For mild or moderate hepatic impairment, reduce LUPKYNIS dose. Avoid use with severe hepatic impairment. Please see Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning, and Medication Guide for LUPKYNIS. References Dall'Era M. et al. Achievement of Proteinuria Less Than 0.4 G/G in the Phase 3 AURORA 1 Study of Voclosporin in Lupus Nephritis. Presented at LUPUS 2025 Congress, 2025, Toronto, CA. Geraldino-Pardilla L. et al. Baseline Demographics, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment Regimens of an Initial Cohort of Patients Receiving Voclosporin for Lupus Nephritis in the Enlight-LN Registry. Presented at LUPUS 2025 Congress, 2025, Toronto, CA. Afshinnia F. et al. Attainment of Ultra-Low Levels of UPCR in the AURORA 1 Study Associated with Alterations in the Circulating Lipidome. Presented at LUPUS 2025 Congress, 2025, Toronto, CA. Arriens C. et al. Arthritis Care & Research. Vol. 75, No. 7, July 2023, pp 1399–1408.
Business Upturn
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Autolus Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Updates
Company reports Q1 2025 AUCATZYL ® net product revenue of $9.0 million U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted conditional marketing authorization for AUCATZYL ® for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL) Encouraging preliminary data reported in Phase 1 CARLYSLE trial in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); planned Phase 2 pivotal clinical trial in lupus nephritis (LN) and Phase 1 clinical trial in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) initiating before year-end 2025 Conference call to be held today at 08:30 am EDT/13:30 pm GMT: conference call participants should pre-register using the link at the bottom of this press release LONDON, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation programmed T cell therapies, announces its operational and financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. 'We had a great first quarter of launch and are highly encouraged by physician enthusiasm for AUCATZYL in the U.S. We believe this speaks to the product profile and significant unmet need for patients,' said Dr. Christian Itin, Chief Executive Officer of Autolus. 'Building on that momentum in the U.S., we recently obtained marketing authorization from the UK's MHRA, and we are working in collaboration with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to bring this much-needed therapy to patients in the UK. Our goal to expand into new markets is underpinned by our proprietary manufacturing and commercial infrastructure which has positioned us for strong execution.' 'In the second quarter we are planning to share longer-term follow-up data from the FELIX study, and in the second half of the year we plan to announce data from the pediatric PY1 trial. Building on strong data with obe-cel in r/r B-ALL, we are looking beyond ALL and recently highlighted at an R&D investor event our potential for value creation driven by obe-cel in autoimmune diseases, including lupus nephritis (LN) and multiple sclerosis (MS). Supporting our plans to pursue LN, we reported encouraging early clinical data that show obe-cel's potential to treat advanced and relapsed lupus patients. We have aligned with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on a compact Phase 2 trial design and potential registrational path to approval and we look forward to dosing the first patient in the Phase 2 trial before year-end.' Key updates and anticipated milestones: AUCATZYL ® Launch Autolus reported Q1 2025 net product sales of $9.0 million. The Company has 39 centers fully activated in the U.S. as of May 7, 2025. Patient access to AUCATZYL continues to increase, with coverage secured for approximately 90% of total U.S. medical lives. On April 1, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) included AUCATZYL in their published Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) coding determinations and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) payment rates, formalizing reimbursement for patients on government programs. The CMS policy splits the therapeutic dose of AUCATZYL into two administrations for coding and billing purposes. The Company is working with the treatment centers on implementing the coding and payment policy from CMS and is assessing any potential impact on the timing of revenue recognition. On April 25, 2025, the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) granted conditional marketing authorization for AUCATZYL ® (obecabtagene autoleucel) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (r/r B-ALL). The Company will work with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) on patient access to therapy and a meeting is planned for May 2025. Obe-cel is under regulatory review in the EU and the Company expects to receive notification of approval status from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the second half of 2025. Obe-cel in lupus nephritis (LN) Preliminary data from the Phase 1 dose confirmation clinical trial (CARLYSLE) in refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients were reported on April 23, 2025, and support progressing into a planned Phase 2 pivotal study. Out of six patients in the cohort, three patients had complete renal response, all by month three. Complement normalized in all patients by month one. Rash, alopecia and mucosal ulcers resolved by month three and arthritis resolved by month one in all patients. Data show high peak expansion and deep B cell aplasia consistent with known obe-cel characteristics in oncology indications. No dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) or immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) were observed in the study to date. Grade one cytokine release syndrome (CRS) was observed in three out of six patients. Hypertension, a typical sign of advanced lupus nephritis, pre-existed in three patients. On study, five of six patients experienced a transient hypertension, including Grade 3, well managed by anti-hypertensive agents. The Company has aligned with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Phase 2 trial design and potential registrational path to approval and anticipates dosing the first patient in a Phase 2 trial before the end of 2025. Full data with longer term follow-up from the Phase 1 CARLYSLE clinical trial is targeted for presentation at a medical conference in the second half of 2025. Obe-cel in progressive MS Autolus plans to advance obe-cel into clinical development in progressive MS. The Company expects to dose its first patient in a Phase 1 dose escalation study by year-end 2025. Early-stage pipeline programs and collaborations support longer-term growth Autolus' translational programs with UCL continue to fuel its early-stage pipeline, providing a cost-efficient path to development. Summary of Anticipated News Flow: ALL: FELIX clinical trial longer-term follow up Mid-Year ALL: Notification from EU EMA regarding approval in r/r adult ALL H2 2025 ALL: PY01 trial in pediatric ALL first clinical data H2 2025 SLE: Phase 1 CARLYSLE trial presentation at medical conference H2 2025 LN: Expect to dose first patient in Phase 2 trial By year-end 2025 MS: Expect to dose first patient in Phase 1 trial in progressive MS By year-end 2025 ALA: Expect to dose first patient in Phase 1 trial in AL amyloidosis By year-end 2025 ALL: adult lymphoblastic leukemia SLE: systemic lupus erythematosus LN: lupus nephritis MS: multiple sclerosis ALA: light-chain amyloidosis Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2025 Product revenue, net for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $9.0 million. Cost of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 totaled $18.0 million. This amount includes the cost of all commercial product delivered to the authorized treatment centers, including product delivered but not yet recorded as product revenue which is captured as deferred revenue. Additionally, cost of sales includes any cancelled orders in the period, patient access program product, and 3rd party royalties for certain technology licenses. Research and development expenses decreased from $30.7 million to $26.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This change was primarily due to commercial manufacturing related employee and infrastructure cost shifting to cost of sales and inventory, partially offset by an increase in obe-cel clinical trial and supply costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased from $18.2 million to $29.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This increase was primarily due to salaries and other employment-related costs, driven by increased headcount supporting U.S. commercialization activities. Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $65.2 million, as compared to $38.8 million for the same period in 2024. Net loss was $70.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $52.7 million for the same period in 2024. Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled $(0.26), compared to basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share of $(0.24) for the same period in 2024. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at March 31, 2025, totaled $516.6 million, as compared to $588.0 million at December 31, 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by net cash used in operating and investing activities and impacted by a delayed cash receipt of approximately $20 million in R&D tax credit expected from the UK HMRC. Autolus estimates that, with its current cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, the Company is well capitalized to drive the launch and commercialization of obe-cel in r/r B-ALL and to obtain data in the LN pivotal trial and MS Phase 1 trial. Financial Results for the Period Ended March 31, 2025 Selected Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (In thousands) March 31 December 31 2025 2024 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 95,799 $ 227,380 Marketable securities – Available-for-sale debt securities $ 420,776 $ 360,643 Total current assets $ 615,773 $ 660,929 Total assets $ 746,338 $ 782,725 Liabilities and shareholders' equity Total current liabilities $ 66,615 $ 60,743 Total liabilities $ 375,230 $ 355,400 Total shareholders' equity $ 371,108 $ 427,325 Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss Data (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three months ended March 31, 2025 2024 Product revenue, net $ 8,982 $ — License revenue — 10,091 Cost and operating expenses: Cost of sales (17,951 ) — Research and development expenses, net (26,734 ) (30,671 ) Selling, general and administrative expenses (29,534 ) (18,177 ) Loss on disposal of property and equipment (3 ) — Loss from operations (65,240 ) (38,757 ) Total other expenses, net (2,696 ) (13,941 ) Net loss before income tax (67,936 ) (52,698 ) Income tax (expense) benefit (2,225 ) 8 Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (70,161 ) (52,690 ) Other comprehensive income, net of tax 11,068 58 Total comprehensive loss $ (59,093 ) $ 52,632 ) Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share $ (0.26 ) $ (0.24 ) Weighted-average basic and diluted ordinary shares 266,126,548 222,170,707 Conference Call Management will host a conference call and webcast today at 8:30am EDT/13:30pm BST to discuss the company's financial results. Conference call participants should pre-register using this link to receive the dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call. A simultaneous audio webcast and replay will be accessible on the events section of Autolus' website at About Autolus Therapeutics plc Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL) is an early commercial biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, Autolus is engineering precisely targeted, controlled and highly active T cell therapies that are designed to better recognize target cells, break down their defense mechanisms and eliminate these cells. Autolus has an FDA approved product, AUCATZYL, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of hematological malignancies, solid tumors and autoimmune diseases. For more information, please visit About obe-cel FELIX clinical trial Autolus' Phase 1b/2 clinical trial of obe-cel enrolled adult patients with r/r B-precursor ALL. The trial had a Phase 1b component prior to proceeding to the single arm, Phase 2 clinical trial. The primary endpoint in the pivotal cohort was overall response rate, and the secondary endpoints included duration of response, MRD negative complete remission rate and safety. The trial enrolled over 100 patients across 30 of the leading academic and non-academic centers in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe. [NCT04404660] About AUCATZYL® (obecabtagene autoleucel, obe-cel, AUTO1) AUCATZYL is a B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 (CD19) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy designed to overcome the limitations in clinical activity and safety compared to current CD19 CAR T cell therapies. AUCATZYL is designed with a fast target binding off-rate to minimize excessive activation of the programmed T cells. AUCATZYL was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia on November 8, 2024, and was granted marketing authorization by the MHRA in the UK on April 25, 2025. In the EU, a regulatory submission to the EMA for AUCATZYL was accepted in April 2024. INDICATION AUCATZYL® is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME, NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES, and SECONDARY HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL. Do not administer AUCATZYL to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), including fatal and life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL, including concurrently with CRS or after CRS resolution. Monitor for neurologic signs and symptoms after treatment with AUCATZYL. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage neurologic toxicities. Provide supportive care and/or corticosteroids, as needed. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies . WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. CRS was reported in 75% (75/100) of patients including Grade 3 CRS in 3% of patients. The median time to onset of CRS was 8 days following the first infusion (range: 1 to 23 days) with a median duration of 5 days (range: 1 to 21 days). The most common manifestations of CRS included fever (100%), hypotension (35%), and hypoxia (19%) . Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. During and following treatment with AUCATZYL, closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of CRS daily for at least 14 days at the healthcare facility following the first infusion. Continue to monitor patients for CRS for at least 4 weeks following each infusion with AUCATZYL. Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time. At the first sign of CRS, immediately evaluate the patient for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines. Neurologic Toxicities Neurologic toxicities including Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), which were fatal or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. Neurologic toxicities were reported in 64% (64/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 12% of patients. The median time to onset of neurologic toxicities was 10 days (range: 1 to 246 days) with a median duration of 13 days (range: 1 to 904 days). Among patients with neurologic toxicities, the most common symptoms (> 5%) included ICANS (38%), headache (34%), encephalopathy (33%), dizziness (22%), tremor (13%), anxiety (9%), insomnia (9%), and delirium (8%). Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS) ICANS events occurred in 24% (24/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 7% (7/100) of patients. Of the 24 patients who experienced ICANS, 33% (8/24) experienced an onset after the first infusion, but prior to the second infusion of AUCATZYL. The median time to onset for ICANS events after the first infusion was 8 days (range: 1 to 10 days) and 6.5 days (range: 2 to 22 days) after the second infusion, with a median duration of 8.5 days (range: 1 to 53 days). Eighty-eight percent (21/24) of patients received treatment for ICANS. All treated patients received high-dose corticosteroids and 42% (10/24) of patients received anti-epileptics prophylactically. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage ICANS. Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity/ ICANS occur. At the first sign of Neurologic Toxicity /ICANS, immediately evaluate patients for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines . Effect on Ability to Drive and Use Machines Due to the potential for neurologic events, including altered mental status or seizures, patients receiving AUCATZYL are at risk for altered or decreased consciousness or coordination in the eight weeks following AUCATZYL infusion or until resolution of the neurological event by the treating physician. Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities, such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery, during this initial period. Prolonged Cytopenias Patients may exhibit cytopenias including anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia for several weeks after treatment with lymphodepleting chemotherapy and AUCATZYL. In patients who were responders to AUCATZYL, Grade ≥ 3 cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 30 following AUCATZYL infusion were observed in 71% (29/41) of patients and included neutropenia (66%, 27/41) and thrombocytopenia (54%, 22/41). Grade 3 or higher cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 60 following AUCATZYL infusion was observed in 27% (11/41) of patients and included neutropenia (17%, 7/41) and thrombocytopenia (15%, 6/41). Monitor blood counts after AUCATZYL infusion. Infections Severe, including life-threatening and fatal infections occurred in patients after AUCATZYL infusion. Non-COVID-19 infections of all grades occurred in 67% (67/100) of patients. Grade 3 or higher non-COVID-19 infections occurred in 41% (41/100) of patients. AUCATZYL should not be administered to patients with clinically significant active systemic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection before and after AUCATZYL infusion and treat appropriately . Administer prophylactic antimicrobials according to local guidelines. Grade 3 or higher febrile neutropenia was observed in 26% (26/100) of patients after AUCATZYL infusion and may be concurrent with CRS. In the event of febrile neutropenia, evaluate for infection and manage with broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care as medically indicated. Viral reactivation, potentially severe or life-threatening, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against B cells. There is no experience with manufacturing AUCATZYL for patients with a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or with active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or active hepatitis C virus (HCV). Perform screening for HBV, HCV and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing. Hypogammaglobulinemia Hypogammaglobulinemia and B-cell aplasia can occur in patients after AUCATZYL infusion. Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported in 10% (10/100) of patients treated with AUCATZYL including Grade 3 events in 2 patients (2%). Immunoglobulin levels should be monitored after treatment with AUCATZYL and managed per institutional guidelines including infection precautions, antibiotic or antiviral prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement. The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following treatment with AUCATZYL has not been studied. Vaccination with live viral vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy treatment, during AUCATZYL treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with AUCATZYL. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (HLH/MAS) HLH/MAS including fatal and life-threatening reactions occurred after treatment with AUCATZYL. HLH/MAS was reported in 2% (2/100) of patients and included Grade 3 and Grade 4 events with a time of onset at Day 22 and Day 41, respectively. One patient experienced a concurrent ICANS events after AUCATZYL infusion and died due to sepsis with ongoing HLH/MAS that had not resolved. Administer treatment for HLH/MAS according to institutional standards. Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), an excipient used in AUCATZYL. Observe patients for hypersensitivity reactions during and after AUCATZYL infusion. Secondary Malignancies Patients treated with AUCATZYL may develop secondary malignancies. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies. Mature T cell malignancies, including CAR-positive tumors, may present as soon as weeks following infusion, and may include fatal outcomes. Monitor lifelong for secondary malignancies. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Autolus at 1-855-288-5227 for reporting and to obtain instructions on the collection of patient samples for testing. Adverse Reactions The safety of AUCATZYL was evaluated in the FELIX study in which 100 patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) received AUCATZYL at a median dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (range: 10 to 480 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells with 90% of patients receiving the recommended dose of 410 × 106 +/- 25%). The most common serious adverse reactions of any Grade (incidence ≥ 2%) included infections-pathogen unspecified, febrile neutropenia, ICANS, CRS, fever, bacterial infectious disorders, encephalopathy, fungal infections, hemorrhage, respiratory failure, hypotension, ascites, HLH/MAS, thrombosis and hypoxia. Nine patients (9%) experienced fatal adverse reactions which included infections (sepsis, pneumonia, peritonitis), ascites, pulmonary embolism, acute respiratory distress syndrome, HLH/MAS and ICANS. Of the 9 patients, five patients who died from infections had pre-existing and ongoing neutropenia prior to receiving bridging therapy, lymphodepletion chemotherapy treatment and/or AUCATZYL. Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, and in some cases can be identified by terms such as 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' and 'believes.' These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the therapeutic potential and expected clinical benefits of AUCATZYL/obe-cel (obecabtagene autoleucel) for adult patients with r/r B-ALL and obe-cel in additional indications including LN and progressive MS; Autolus' ability to generate revenues from AUCATZYL, which is dependent upon maintaining significant market acceptance among physicians, patients and healthcare payors; the effect of payor reimbursement determinations and other market conditions on Autolus' ability to recognize revenue from AUCATZYL sales; Autolus' ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for obe-cel for adult r/r B-ALL in additional territories and the timing thereof; expectations regarding the commercialization and marketing of AUCATZYL for adult r/r B-ALL, including expanding into additional territories and the related timing of reaching patients in such territories; the development of obe-cel in autoimmune indications and of additional product candidates, including statements regarding the initiation, timing, progress and the results of clinical studies or trials and related preparatory work; the period during which the results of clinical studies or trials will become available; commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy for AUCATZYL; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for product candidates, along with regulatory developments in the US, EU, the UK and other foreign countries; size and growth potential of the markets for AUCATZYL and product candidates, if approved; and estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing. Any forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks that the impact of worsening macroeconomic conditions on Autolus' business, financial position, strategy and anticipated milestones, including Autolus' ability to conduct ongoing and planned clinical trials; Autolus' ability to obtain a clinical supply of current or future product candidates or commercial supply of AUCATZYL or any future approved products; Autolus' ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of its product candidates, including AUCATZYL and potential expansions into additional indications; Autolus' ability and plans in continuing to establish and expand a commercial infrastructure in the US and to successfully launch, market and sell AUCATZYL and any future approved products; Autolus' ability to successfully expand the approved indications for AUCATZYL or obtain marketing approval for AUCATZYL in additional geographies in the future; the delay of any current or planned clinical trials, whether due to patient enrollment delays or otherwise; Autolus' ability to successfully demonstrate the safety and efficacy of its product candidates and gain approval of its product candidates on a timely basis, if at all; competition with respect to market opportunities; the risk that Autolus' preclinical or clinical programs do not advance or result in approved products on a timely or cost effective basis or at all; the results of early clinical trials are not always being predictive of future results; the cost, timing and results of clinical trials; that many product candidates do not become approved drugs on a timely or cost effective basis or at all; and possible safety and efficacy concerns. For a discussion of other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Autolus' actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section titled 'Risk Factors' in Autolus' Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, on March 20, 2025 as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Autolus' subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Autolus undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing Autolus' views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Contact: Amanda Cray +1 617-967-0207 [email protected]
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06-05-2025
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Adicet Bio Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Updates
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adicet Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACET), a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer, today reported financial results and operational highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. 'We are approaching an exciting inflection point for our pipeline, with significant data milestones on the horizon,' said Chen Schor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Adicet Bio. 'In the second half of 2025, we expect to report preliminary Phase 1 data from our two lead programs - ADI-001 in autoimmune diseases and ADI-270 in ccRCC, with more than 6 patients with at least 3-month follow up in both programs. As we progress toward these readouts, we also look to harness the full potential of our allogeneic gamma delta 1 CAR T cell therapy platform, which we believe has key advantages over other cell types. We have identified two promising highly differentiated programs, one targeting PSMA and one follow-on program targeting autoimmune diseases with potential to become best-in-class therapies for patients fighting autoimmune diseases and cancer.' First Quarter 2025 and Recent Operational Highlights: Autoimmune diseases Enrollment open for LN and SLE patients in Phase 1 clinical trial of ADI-001 in autoimmune diseases. In April 2025, Adicet expanded enrollment in its Phase 1 trial to include patients with SLE, in addition to ongoing enrollment in LN. The Company expects to initiate enrollment for patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM), stiff person syndrome (SPS) and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody associated vasculitis (AAV) in the Phase 1 trial in 3Q/2025. Preliminary clinical data from the trial is expected in 2H/2025, subject to study site initiation and patient enrollment. ADI-001 granted two new Fast Track Designations. In February 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track Designation to ADI-001 for the treatment of refractory SLE with extrarenal involvement and for SSc. Hematologic malignancies and solid tumor indications Patient enrollment ongoing in Phase 1 trial of ADI-270 in metastatic/advanced ccRCC. Patient enrollment is underway in the Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating ADI-270 in adults with relapsed or refractory metastatic/advanced ccRCC. Adicet expects to share preliminary clinical data from the trial in 2H/2025. Oral presentation of ADI-270 data at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) 28th Annual Meeting. Adicet will present an oral abstract highlighting strong preclinical data demonstrating ADI-270's anti-tumor activity in hematologic and solid tumor models at the ASGCT Annual Meeting taking place May 13-17, 2025 in New Orleans, LA. Presented ADI-270 preclinical data at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2025 Spring Scientific Meeting. In March 2025, Adicet presented posters covering preclinical data of ADI-270 at the SITC 2025 Spring Scientific Meeting. Corporate Update Appointed Michael Grissinger to Board of Directors. In April 2025, Adicet appointed Michael Grissinger to its Board of Directors. Mr. Grissinger brings over four decades of leadership experience in biopharmaceutical business development, strategy, and M&A to Adicet. Mr. Grissinger has an extensive track record of driving commercial success for global pharmaceutical companies, with a strong focus on immunology. He also serves on the board of directors at Aprea Therapeutics (Nasdaq: APRE) and three privately-held biotechnology companies, Envisagenics, Inc., AnaCardio AB, and NephroDI Therapeutics, Inc. Financial Results for First Quarter 2025: Research and Development (R&D) Expenses: R&D expenses were $22.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $23.9 million during the same period in 2024. The decrease in R&D expenses was primarily due to a net $1.4 million decrease in expenses related to contract development manufacturing organizations and other externally conducted research and development. General and Administrative (G&A) Expenses: G&A expenses were $7.1 and 7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Net Loss: Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was $28.2 million, or a net loss of $0.31 per basic and diluted share, including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $3.1 million, as compared to a net loss of $28.0 million, or a net loss of $0.35 per basic and diluted share, including non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $5.7 million during the same period in 2024. Cash Position: Cash and cash equivalents were $150.4 million as of March 31, 2025, compared to $176.3 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company expects that current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of March 31, 2025, will be sufficient to fund its operating expenses into the second half of 2026. About Adicet Bio, Inc. Adicet Bio, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company discovering and developing allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapies for autoimmune diseases and cancer. Adicet is advancing a pipeline of 'off-the-shelf' gamma delta T cells, engineered with chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), to facilitate durable activity in patients. For more information, please visit our website at Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains 'forward-looking statements' of Adicet within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to the business and operations of Adicet. The words 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'should,' 'target,' 'would' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, express or implied statements regarding: clinical development of Adicet's product candidates, including future plans or expectations for ADI-001 in autoimmune diseases and ADI-270 in ccRCC and the potential safety, tolerability and efficacy for the treatment of autoimmune diseases and cancer; timing and success of the Phase 1 clinical trial of ADI-001 in LN, SLE, SSc, AAV, IIM and SPS, including timing and expectations for enrollment and future data releases; timing and success of the Phase 1 clinical trial of ADI-270 in ccRCC, including expectations for future data releases; expectations regarding the presentation of preclinical data at future scientific conferences; and expectations regarding Adicet's uses of capital, expenses and financial results, including the expected cash runway. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management's current expectations and beliefs of future events, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including without limitation, the effect of global economic conditions and public health emergencies on Adicet's business and financial results, including with respect to disruptions to our preclinical and clinical studies, business operations, employee hiring and retention, and ability to raise additional capital; Adicet's ability to execute on its strategy including obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals on the expected timeline, if at all; that positive results, including interim results, from a preclinical or clinical study may not necessarily be predictive of the results of future or ongoing studies; clinical studies may fail to demonstrate adequate safety and efficacy of Adicet's product candidates, which would prevent, delay, or limit the scope of regulatory approval and commercialization; and regulatory approval processes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and comparable foreign regulatory authorities are lengthy, time-consuming, and inherently unpredictable; and Adicet's ability to meet production and product release expectations. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, and other important factors, any of which could cause Adicet's actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see the section titled 'Risk Factors' in Adicet's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Adicet's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its quarterly report on Form 10-Q. All information in this press release is as of the date of the release, and Adicet undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law. ADICET BIO, INC. Consolidated Balance Sheets Information (in thousands) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2025 2024 Cash, cash equivalents, and short term investments in treasury securities $ 150,439 $ 176,303 Working capital 137,116 160,744 Total assets 191,271 220,219 Accumulated deficit (526,108 ) (497,894 ) Total stockholders' equity 161,446 186,609 Expand
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23-04-2025
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Autolus Therapeutics Highlights Advancing Autoimmune Pipeline at R&D Investor Event
By GlobeNewswire Published on April 24, 2025, 01:05 IST Company outlined potential for value creation driven by obe-cel across multiple B cell driven malignancies and autoimmune diseases, including acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), lupus nephritis (LN) and multiple sclerosis (MS) Preliminary data in initial six patient cohort treated in Phase 1 trial in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) support progressing obe-cel into a planned Phase 2 pivotal study in lupus nephritis; first patient expected to be dosed in Phase 2 trial by year-end 2025 Company plans to advance obe-cel in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis (MS); first patient expected to be dosed in Phase 1 trial by year-end 2025 LONDON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), an early commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation programmed T cell therapies, today presented updates on its development pipeline and plans for expansion in autoimmune diseases at an R&D investor event. The Company presented development plans to expand the obe-cel opportunity into autoimmune disease, including a potential registrational path for obe-cel in LN. They were joined by key opinion leaders David Isenberg, MD, FRCP, FAMS, Emeritus Professor of the University College of London (UCL) Centre for Ageing, Rheumatology and Regenerative Medicine, and Mark Freedman, HBSc, MSc, MD, CSPQ, FAAN, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Ottawa and Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Research Unit. Drs. Isenberg and Freedman shared insights on the current clinical landscape, B cell depletion approaches and the significant unmet medical need in LN and MS. 'We believe that obe-cel could be a 'pipeline in a product' with the potential to deliver improved outcomes for patients and significant value creating opportunities for Autolus. We are building on obe-cel's recent approval in the U.S. for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B cell precursor ALL,' said Dr. Christian Itin, Chief Executive Officer of Autolus. 'We have extensive clinical trial experience over several years, and data consistently show that obe-cel delivers a deep reset in the B cell compartment.1,2,3,4 Supported by our proprietary manufacturing, supply chain and commercial infrastructure, we have a strong foundation and are well-positioned to unlock the full value of this asset.' 'Lupus patients who have failed treatment with B cell targeting agents and calcineurin inhibitors require new therapeutic options,' said David Isenberg, MD, FRCP, FAMS, Emeritus Professor of Rheumatology at University College London. 'Although a limited dataset, the CARLYSLE trial has shown encouraging clinical data in this advanced and relapsed patient population with lupus nephritis. Further evaluation to confirm these promising findings, including the favorable safety profile, are urgently warranted.' R&D Event Updates Phase 1 data support plans to move into pivotal Phase 2 trial in SLE Preliminary data in six patients from the Phase 1 dose confirmation clinical trial (CARLYSLE) in refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients support progressing into a planned Phase 2 pivotal study. Three patients had complete renal response, all by month three. Complement normalized in all patients by month one. Rash, alopecia and mucosal ulcers resolved by month three and arthritis resolved by month one in all patients. Data show high peak expansion and deep B cell aplasia consistent with known obe-cel characteristics in oncology indications. No dose limiting toxicities (DLTs) or immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) were observed in the study to date. Grade one cytokine release syndrome (CRS) was observed in three out of six patients. Transient hypertension, including grade three, occurred in five out of six patients, in one case with transient worsening of kidney function. Three patients had pre-existing hypertension at baseline. The Company has aligned with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the Phase 2 trial design and potential registrational path to approval and anticipates dosing the first patient in a Phase 2 trial before the end of the year. Full data with longer term follow-up from the Phase 1 CARLYSLE clinical trial is targeted for presentation at a medical conference in the second half of 2025. Expanding the obe-cel opportunity in autoimmune; Phase 1 trial in progressive MS Autolus plans to advance obe-cel into clinical development in progressive MS. The Company expects to dose its first patient in a Phase 1 dose escalation study by year-end 2025. Early-stage pipeline programs and collaborations support longer-term growth Autolus' translational programs with UCL continue to fuel its early-stage pipeline, providing a cost-efficient path to development. AUCATZYL ® US launch progressing on track Autolus is executing on AUCATZYL's launch in r/r adult B-ALL with 38 centers fully activated as of April 22, 2025. AUCATZYL first quarter sales will be reported at the Company's Q1 2025 financial results on May 8, 2025. Obe-cel is under regulatory review in both the EU and the U.K., and the Company expects to receive notification of approval status from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in Q2 2025 and European Medicines Agency (EMA) in H2 2025. Summary of Anticipated News Flow: ALL – Notifications from UK MHRA regarding approval in r/r adult ALL Q2 2025 ALL – Notification from EU EMA regarding approval in r/r adult ALL H2 2025 ALL – Initial data from PY01 trial in pediatric ALL H2 2025 SLE – Phase 1 CARLYSLE trial presentation at medical conference H2 2025 LN – Expect to dose first patient in Phase 2 trial By year-end 2025 MS – Expect to dose first patient in Phase 1 trial in progressive MS By year-end 2025 R&D Event Webcast Details: A replay of the webcast of the R&D investor event is available on the 'Events' page in the 'Investor Relations & Media' section of the Company's website at Q1 2025 Financial Results Conference Call: Management will host a conference call and webcast at 8:30 am EDT/13:30 pm BST on May 8, 2025, to discuss the Company's first quarter financial results and provide a general business update. Conference call participants should pre-register using this link to receive the dial-in numbers and a personal PIN, which are required to access the conference call. A simultaneous audio webcast and replay will be accessible on the events section of Autolus' website. References: Roddie C, et al 'Obecabtagene autoleucel in B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia' N Engl J Med 2024; DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2406526 Ghorashian, S., Kramer, A.M., Onuoha, S. et al. Enhanced CAR T cell expansion and prolonged persistence in pediatric patients with ALL treated with a low-affinity CD19 CAR. Nat Med 25, 1408–1414 (2019). Roddie C, et al. J Clin Oncol 2023;41:16_suppl, 7000 Roddie et al, ASH 2023, Poster 2114 About Autolus Therapeutics plc Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL) is an early commercial biopharmaceutical company developing, manufacturing and delivering next-generation T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune disease. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, Autolus is engineering precisely targeted, controlled and highly active T cell therapies that are designed to better recognize target cells, break down their defense mechanisms and eliminate these cells. Autolus has an FDA approved product, AUCATZYL, and a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of hematological malignancies, solid tumors and autoimmune diseases. For more information, please visit About AUCATZYL® (obecabtagene autoleucel, obe-cel, AUTO1) AUCATZYL is a B-lymphocyte antigen CD19 (CD19) chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy designed to overcome the limitations in clinical activity and safety compared to current CD19 CAR T cell therapies. AUCATZYL is designed with a fast target binding off-rate to minimize excessive activation of the programmed T cells. AUCATZYL was approved by the FDA for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia on November 8, 2024. In the EU, a regulatory submission to the EMA for AUCATZYL was accepted in April 2024, and in the UK, an MAA was submitted to MHRA for AUCATZYL in July 2024. INDICATION AUCATZYL® is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory B cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME, NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES, and SECONDARY HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL. Do not administer AUCATZYL to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), including fatal and life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients receiving AUCATZYL, including concurrently with CRS or after CRS resolution. Monitor for neurologic signs and symptoms after treatment with AUCATZYL. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage neurologic toxicities. Provide supportive care and/or corticosteroids, as needed. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies . WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. CRS was reported in 75% (75/100) of patients including Grade 3 CRS in 3% of patients. The median time to onset of CRS was 8 days following the first infusion (range: 1 to 23 days) with a median duration of 5 days (range: 1 to 21 days). The most common manifestations of CRS included fever (100%), hypotension (35%), and hypoxia (19%) . Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage CRS. During and following treatment with AUCATZYL, closely monitor patients for signs and symptoms of CRS daily for at least 14 days at the healthcare facility following the first infusion. Continue to monitor patients for CRS for at least 4 weeks following each infusion with AUCATZYL. Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time. At the first sign of CRS, immediately evaluate the patient for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines. Neurologic Toxicities Neurologic toxicities including Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), which were fatal or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with AUCATZYL. Neurologic toxicities were reported in 64% (64/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 12% of patients. The median time to onset of neurologic toxicities was 10 days (range: 1 to 246 days) with a median duration of 13 days (range: 1 to 904 days). Among patients with neurologic toxicities, the most common symptoms (> 5%) included ICANS (38%), headache (34%), encephalopathy (33%), dizziness (22%), tremor (13%), anxiety (9%), insomnia (9%), and delirium (8%). Immune Effector Cell-associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)ICANS events occurred in 24% (24/100) of patients, including Grade ≥ 3 in 7% (7/100) of patients. Of the 24 patients who experienced ICANS, 33% (8/24) experienced an onset after the first infusion, but prior to the second infusion of AUCATZYL. The median time to onset for ICANS events after the first infusion was 8 days (range: 1 to 10 days) and 6.5 days (range: 2 to 22 days) after the second infusion, with a median duration of 8.5 days (range: 1 to 53 days). Eighty-eight percent (21/24) of patients received treatment for ICANS. All treated patients received high-dose corticosteroids and 42% (10/24) of patients received anti-epileptics prophylactically. Prior to administering AUCATZYL, ensure that healthcare providers have immediate access to medications and resuscitative equipment to manage ICANS. Counsel patients to seek medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity/ ICANS occur. At the first sign of Neurologic Toxicity /ICANS, immediately evaluate patients for hospitalization and institute treatment with supportive care based on severity and consider further management per current practice guidelines . Effect on Ability to Drive and Use Machines Due to the potential for neurologic events, including altered mental status or seizures, patients receiving AUCATZYL are at risk for altered or decreased consciousness or coordination in the eight weeks following AUCATZYL infusion or until resolution of the neurological event by the treating physician. Advise patients to refrain from driving and engaging in hazardous occupations or activities, such as operating heavy or potentially dangerous machinery, during this initial period. Prolonged Cytopenias Patients may exhibit cytopenias including anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia for several weeks after treatment with lymphodepleting chemotherapy and AUCATZYL. In patients who were responders to AUCATZYL, Grade ≥ 3 cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 30 following AUCATZYL infusion were observed in 71% (29/41) of patients and included neutropenia (66%, 27/41) and thrombocytopenia (54%, 22/41). Grade 3 or higher cytopenias that persisted beyond Day 60 following AUCATZYL infusion was observed in 27% (11/41) of patients and included neutropenia (17%, 7/41) and thrombocytopenia (15%, 6/41). Monitor blood counts after AUCATZYL infusion. Infections Severe, including life-threatening and fatal infections occurred in patients after AUCATZYL infusion. Non-COVID-19 infections of all grades occurred in 67% (67/100) of patients. Grade 3 or higher non-COVID-19 infections occurred in 41% (41/100) of patients. AUCATZYL should not be administered to patients with clinically significant active systemic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection before and after AUCATZYL infusion and treat appropriately . Administer prophylactic antimicrobials according to local guidelines. Grade 3 or higher febrile neutropenia was observed in 26% (26/100) of patients after AUCATZYL infusion and may be concurrent with CRS. In the event of febrile neutropenia, evaluate for infection and manage with broad-spectrum antibiotics, fluids, and other supportive care as medically indicated. Viral reactivation, potentially severe or life-threatening, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against B cells. There is no experience with manufacturing AUCATZYL for patients with a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or with active hepatitis B virus (HBV) or active hepatitis C virus (HCV). Perform screening for HBV, HCV and HIV in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing. Hypogammaglobulinemia Hypogammaglobulinemia and B cell aplasia can occur in patients after AUCATZYL infusion. Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported in 10% (10/100) of patients treated with AUCATZYL including Grade 3 events in 2 patients (2%). Immunoglobulin levels should be monitored after treatment with AUCATZYL and managed per institutional guidelines including infection precautions, antibiotic or antiviral prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement. The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following treatment with AUCATZYL has not been studied. Vaccination with live viral vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy treatment, during AUCATZYL treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with AUCATZYL. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (HLH/MAS) HLH/MAS including fatal and life-threatening reactions occurred after treatment with AUCATZYL. HLH/MAS was reported in 2% (2/100) of patients and included Grade 3 and Grade 4 events with a time of onset at Day 22 and Day 41, respectively. One patient experienced a concurrent ICANS events after AUCATZYL infusion and died due to sepsis with ongoing HLH/MAS that had not resolved. Administer treatment for HLH/MAS according to institutional standards. Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), an excipient used in AUCATZYL. Observe patients for hypersensitivity reactions during and after AUCATZYL infusion. Secondary Malignancies Patients treated with AUCATZYL may develop secondary malignancies. T cell malignancies have occurred following treatment of hematologic malignancies with BCMA- and CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapies. Mature T cell malignancies, including CAR-positive tumors, may present as soon as weeks following infusion, and may include fatal outcomes. Monitor lifelong for secondary malignancies. In the event that a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Autolus at 1-855-288-5227 for reporting and to obtain instructions on the collection of patient samples for testing. Adverse Reactions The safety of AUCATZYL was evaluated in the FELIX study in which 100 patients with relapsed or refractory B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) received AUCATZYL at a median dose of 410 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells (range: 10 to 480 × 106 CD19 CAR-positive viable T cells with 90% of patients receiving the recommended dose of 410 × 106 +/- 25%). The most common serious adverse reactions of any Grade (incidence ≥ 2%) included infections-pathogen unspecified, febrile neutropenia, ICANS, CRS, fever, bacterial infectious disorders, encephalopathy, fungal infections, hemorrhage, respiratory failure, hypotension, ascites, HLH/MAS, thrombosis and hypoxia. Nine patients (9%) experienced fatal adverse reactions which included infections (sepsis, pneumonia, peritonitis), ascites, pulmonary embolism, acute respiratory distress syndrome, HLH/MAS and ICANS. Of the 9 patients, five patients who died from infections had pre-existing and ongoing neutropenia prior to receiving bridging therapy, lymphodepletion chemotherapy treatment and/or AUCATZYL. Please see full Prescribing Information, including BOXED WARNING and Medication Guide. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts, and in some cases can be identified by terms such as 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' and 'believes.' These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the therapeutic potential and expected clinical benefits of AUCATZYL/obe-cel (obecabtagene autoleucel) for adult patients with r/r B-ALL; Autolus' ability to generate revenues from AUCATZYL, which is dependent upon maintaining significant market acceptance among physicians, patients and healthcare payors; Autolus' ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for obe-cel for adult r/r B-ALL in additional territories and the timing thereof; expectations regarding the commercialization and marketing of AUCATZYL for adult r/r B-ALL, including expanding into additional territories and the related timing of reaching patients in such territories; the development of additional product candidates, including statements regarding the initiation, timing, progress and the results of clinical studies or trials and related preparatory work, the period during which the results of the trials will become available and our research and development programs; commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy for AUCATZYL; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals for product candidates, along with regulatory developments in the US, EU, the UK and other foreign countries; size and growth potential of the markets for AUCATZYL and product candidates, if approved; plans to collaborate, or statements regarding our current collaborations with BioNTech and others; and estimates regarding expenses, future revenue, capital requirements and needs for additional financing. Any forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. 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Topcon to Showcase New Construction Technology Solutions at Bauma 2025 in Munich
LIVERMORE, Calif., March 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Topcon Positioning Systems will exhibit at Bauma 2025, the world's leading trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles, and construction equipment. The exhibition will take place April 7-13 in Munich, Germany, where Topcon will be located in Hall A2, Stand 249. "We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand at Bauma 2025 as we embark on the next phase of our digital transformation journey," said Luc Le Maire, Topcon senior vice president and general manager, Positioning Solutions, EMEA. "At Topcon, we are committed to revolutionizing the industry with innovations, solutions, and a comprehensive ecosystem that adds value to our customers and guides them through their most challenging projects. We look forward to unveiling the first solutions in the company's new Capture Reality range of mass data solutions among other new and existing product portfolio offerings." Topcon's stand will feature innovative solutions across multiple applications, including: Earthmoving solutions, including the MC-Max excavator system that provides automated tilt and slope control, integrated weighing and as-built data accuracy for earthmoving projects, as well as wheel loader and compact machine solutions, including the latest Layout Navigator (LN) and MC-Mobile, developed specifically for accuracy in tighter spaces. Road construction solutions, such as MC-Max asphalt paving and milling systems, featuring modular designs and simplified configurations built to enhance productivity on projects of any size, including soil and asphalt compaction. Construction surveying tools, highlighted by the new HiPer XR GNSS receiver and new GT robotic total station that features a new, silent motor system designed for reliability and accuracy in the field. Capture Reality solutions, comprising laser scanners, modeling and verification software, and additional tools for capturing and digitizing reality. Digital transformation and integration solutions, including Aptix, Sitelink3D, Topcon Tierra telematics and fleet management solutions designed to optimize the entire construction workflow toward full automation. Correction services through Topnet Live, a real-time GNSS correction service supporting construction, survey and mapping, and enabling new possibilities for IoT-connected devices. For more information about Topcon's presence at Bauma 2025, visit About Topcon Positioning Systems Topcon Positioning Systems is an industry-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of precision measurement and workflow solutions for the global construction, geospatial and agriculture markets. Topcon Positioning Systems is headquartered in Livermore, California, U.S. ( LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram). Its European head office is in Zoetermeer, Netherlands. Topcon Corporation ( founded in 1932, is traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (7732). View source version on Contacts Press Contacts: Staci FitzgeraldTopcon Positioning Systemscorpcomm@ +1 925-245-8610 Sign in to access your portfolio
