Researchers identified three distinct molecular phenotypes of small cell lung cancer that could help stratify patients for targeted therapy. Only patients with ANXA1Low infiltrated phenotype derived significant survival benefit from chemotherapy plus immune checkpoint inhibitors. Separate research found that targeting epigenetic regulators like PRC2 and G9a/GLP could enhance treatment efficacy.
Scientists at Cincinnati Children's have identified a molecular pathway responsible for immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced myocarditis and demonstrated that blocking TNF signaling can prevent this fatal complication without compromising anti-tumor efficacy.
A study published in Nature Microbiology demonstrates that a defined consortium of 15 gut bacterial species derived from immunotherapy responders significantly enhances anti-PD-1 treatment efficacy in mouse models of non-small-cell lung cancer.
ImmunityBio completed enrollment of 366 patients in its Phase 2 trial of ANKTIVA plus BCG versus BCG alone for BCG-naïve bladder cancer. Interim analysis showed statistically significant improvement in duration of complete response, with the company anticipating a BLA submission by Q4 2026.
ImmunityBio has partnered with Accord Healthcare to expand access to Anktiva across 30 countries following conditional EU authorization. The company established an Irish subsidiary to support European distribution and commercialization.
The European Commission granted conditional marketing authorization for ANKTIVA in combination with BCG for BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, expanding the therapy's availability to 33 countries across four regulatory jurisdictions.
Researchers have developed attenuated Listeria bacteria therapies that boost innate immune cells to fight cancer. Two approaches target colorectal cancer and pediatric leukemia, with FDA clearance expected soon for trials in children.
