Flow-based human tissue models show stronger T-cell activity than static cultures, with blinatumomab inducing significant B-cell killing and cytokine release. Sartorius has introduced a 96-well multi-organ tox plate for drug toxicity testing, while in vitro systems are increasingly used as new approach methodologies to complement animal models.
Engineered extracellular vesicles deliver IL-2 and therapeutic antibodies with precision, reducing systemic toxicity and targeting inflamed tissues in autoimmune disease, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Microfluidic electroporation enables efficient IL-2 loading, while exosome nanovesicles show efficacy in preclinical colitis models.
Cue Biopharma appointed Dominic Borie as chief medical officer and R&D head as it advances CUE-221 (Phase 2 data expected Q3 2026) and CUE-401 (Phase 1 start Q4 2026). He brings over 20 years of immunology and clinical development experience. The company recently raised $50M to support clinical development.
A phase IIb trial demonstrated that low-dose IL-2 therapy produced dose-dependent improvements in SLE patients, with 69.7% achieving SRI-4 response at the highest dose versus 23.5% on placebo. A separate systematic review found IL-17 inhibitors remain potential SLE treatment options, though efficacy data are limited.
Research highlights ferroptosis for overcoming drug resistance in digestive cancers. A study of Fuzheng Pill identified 236 components and showed it promotes apoptosis via the mitochondrial pathway.
The FDA granted Fast Track designation to COYA 302 for ALS. Phase 1 data showed tolerability and biomarker effects, and the phase 2 ALSTARS trial is underway.
Nurix reported new oncology preclinical data at AACR 2026 and outlined progress in its immunology degrader pipeline. The company said NX-3911 could enter an IND this year and Phase 1 data for bexobrutideg are planned this year.
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy has shown durable responses in refractory melanoma, including a 31.4% objective response rate in phase II data. The 2024 FDA approval of Lifileucel marked a milestone as regulators in other markets continue reviews.
Diakonos Oncology's Phase 2 glioblastoma trial of DOC1021 continues after independent safety review found no concerns. The company will present clinical data on the dendritic cell therapy at AACR and AAN conferences in April 2026.
C4 Therapeutics has initiated its Phase 2 MOMENTUM trial of cemsidomide in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, targeting enrollment completion in Q1 2027 and a registrational dataset by 2028. The company plans a combination study with elranatamab in Q2 2026.
