Xilio Therapeutics to Present New Preclinical Data for its Masked T Cell Engager Program Targeting CLDN18.2 at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

WALTHAM, Mass., March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xilio Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: XLO), a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing masked immuno-oncology therapies for people living with cancer, today announced an upcoming poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place from April 17-22, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Poster presentation details, as follows:

Title:Discovery and Optimization of XTX601, a Masked Claudin 18.2-Targeting T Cell EngagerSession Category:ImmunologySession Title:T Cell Engagers 1Session Date and Time:Monday, Apr. 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PSTLocation:Poster Section 10Poster Board:11Abstract Number:1619

Xilio Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company discovering and developing masked immuno-oncology (I-O) therapies with the goal of significantly improving outcomes for people living with cancer without the systemic side effects of current I-O treatments. Leveraging our clinically-validated masking technology and capabilities, Xilio is developing I-O therapies designed to selectively activate within the tumor microenvironment to achieve durable efficacy without the severe side effects associated with systemically active I-O agents. Learn more by visitingwww.xiliotx.comand follow us onLinkedIn.

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