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MiNK Therapeutics to Present iNKT Cell Therapy in Gastric Cancer at ASCO GI Annual Meeting

Key Takeaway: MiNK Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical firm, will present a Phase 2 study of its agenT-797 therapy for refractory gastric cancer at the ASCO GI Annual Meeting in January 2025. The study investigates the efficacy of combining agenT-797 with Agenus's botensilimab and balstilimab. Abstracts will be published on January 21, 2025, and can be accessed via MiNK's website post-conference. This presentation highlights promising developments in the company's iNKT cell therapy pipeline.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • MiNK Therapeutics will present at the ASCO GI Annual Meeting, showcasing their innovative research.
  • The ongoing Phase 2 study of agenT-797 in combination with other therapies supports potential breakthroughs in treatment.
  • The company's pioneering work in allogeneic, off-the-shelf iNKT cell therapies may lead to significant advancements in cancer treatment.

Full Press Release Details

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MiNK Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: INKT), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery, development, and commercialization of allogeneic, off-the-shelf, invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapies to treat cancer and other immune-mediated diseases, today announced a presentation at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers (ASCO GI) Symposium that will take place on January 23-25, 2025, in San Francisco, California. The poster presentation will highlight the ongoing Phase 2 study of agenT-797 in combination with Agenus’ botensilimab/balstilimab in patients with refractory gastric cancer.
Presentation Details
Abstract Title: A phase II study of agenT-797 (invariant natural killer T-cells), botensilimab (Fc-enhanced CTLA-4 inhibitor) and balstilimab (anti-PD-1) in patients with advanced, refractory gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma
Abstract Number: TPS515
Presenting Author: Dr. Samuel Cytryn
Session: Trials in Progress Poster Session A: Cancers of the Esophagus and Stomach and Other Gastrointestinal Cancers
Session Date and Time: 1/23/2025, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Complete abstracts will be released at 5:00 PM ET on January 21st, 2025. Data presented at the conference will be available to view in the publications section of the MiNK website (https://minktherapeutics.com/publications/) following the ASCO GI Meeting.
About MiNK Therapeutics
MiNK Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery, development, and commercialization of allogeneic invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cell therapies to treat cancer and other immune-mediated diseases. MiNK is advancing a pipeline of both native and next generation engineered iNKT programs, with a platform designed to facilitate scalable and reproducible manufacturing for off-the-shelf delivery. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information, visit https://minktherapeutics.com/ or @MiNK_iNKT. Information that may be important to investors will be routinely posted on our website and social media channels.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the therapeutic potential, anticipated benefit, plans and timelines of iNKT cells and encrypted RNA, as well as the collaboration between MiNK and Autonomous Therapeutics. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the factors described under the Risk Factors section of the most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and the S-1 Registration Statement filed with the SEC. MiNK cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and MiNK and Autonomous undertake no obligation to update or revise the statements, other than to the extent required by law. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MiNK Therapeutics focused on?

MiNK Therapeutics develops allogeneic iNKT cell therapies for cancer and immune diseases.

When will MiNK present at the ASCO GI Symposium?

MiNK will present on January 23, 2025, during the Trials in Progress Poster Session.

What will the presentation at ASCO GI cover?

The presentation will discuss a Phase 2 study of agenT-797 for refractory gastric cancer.

Who is the presenting author for the ASCO GI poster?

Dr. Samuel Cytryn is the presenting author for the poster presentation.

Where can I find more information about MiNK's research?

More details can be accessed on MiNK's website following the ASCO GI Meeting.

Last updated: Dec 18, 2024