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Sift Biosciences closed an oversubscribed $3.7 million pre-seed round to advance a peptide immunotherapy platform designed to activate pre-existing memory T cells. The financing will fund in vivo studies, expansion of its AI-powered discovery engine, and oncology lead selection.
A rectal cancer study found hypofractionated radiotherapy increased ISG15+MHC-I+ neutrophils with antigen-presenting capabilities. The report linked the effect to IFN-α/NOD1 signaling and improved anti-PD-1 responses in models.
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in KRAS-mutant colorectal cancer based on data showing 33% response rate and 27-month median survival. The company is launching a Phase 2 study and recently completed reincorporation from Canada to Nevada. This marks the second Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in gastrointestinal cancers.
Colorectal cancer rates are rising 3% annually in adults under 50, prompting expanded screening efforts and new treatment approaches. Recent research shows promise in combination immunotherapy and vaccine strategies for advanced disease.
Oncolytics Biotech launches Phase 2 trial of pelareorep immunotherapy in metastatic colorectal cancer, following Fast Track Designation and promising earlier results showing 27-month median survival.
Researchers at Stony Brook University developed an oral vaccine using modified Listeria monocytogenes that generates anti-tumor immune responses in the gut and significantly improves colorectal cancer control when combined with checkpoint inhibitors.
Oncolytics Biotech received FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep in second-line KRAS-mutant microsatellite-stable metastatic colorectal cancer, based on clinical data showing a 33% response rate and median overall survival of 27 months versus 11.2 months with standard treatment.
Oncolytics Biotech announced FDA Fast Track Designation for pelareorep combined with bevacizumab and FOLFIRI for second-line treatment of KRAS-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, driving shares up 19.7%.
