Anixa Biosciences Announces Presentation on Breast Cancer Vaccine Trial at the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting

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Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIX) announced that it will present results from its Phase 1a breast cancer vaccine trial on April 17, 2023, at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. The vaccine, targeting triple-negative breast cancer using α-lactalbumin, is designed to activate the immune system against cancer cells expressing this 'retired' protein. This presentation will be significant for stakeholders following advancements in cancer immunotherapy. Anixa's portfolio also includes ovarian cancer immunotherapy programs in collaboration with Moffitt Cancer Center.

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• Presentation scheduled for April 17, 2023, at AACR Annual Meeting, enhancing visibility.
• Innovative breast cancer vaccine targets triple-negative breast cancer, potentially addressing an unmet medical need.
• Collaboration with renowned institutions, such as Cleveland Clinic and Moffitt Cancer Center, strengthens research credibility.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced a presentation on results of its Phase 1a breast cancer vaccine trial on April 17, 2023, at the 2023 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

This 2023 AACR Annual Meeting will take place April 14-19, 2023 in Orlando, FL, and is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other health care professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. 

Details of the poster presentation are as follows:

Poster Title: Phase I trial of alpha-lactalbumin vaccine in high-risk operable triple-negative breast cancer
Poster ID: 3035 / 7
Date/Time: April 17, 2023, 1:30PM-5:00PM ET

About Anixa Bioscience's Breast Cancer Vaccine
Anixa's breast cancer vaccine, currently in Phase 1 trials, takes advantage of endogenously produced proteins that have a function at certain times in life, but then become "retired" and disappear from the body. One such protein is a breast-specific lactation protein, α-lactalbumin, which is no longer found post-lactation in normal, aging tissues, but is present in the majority of triple-negative breast cancers. Activating the immune system against this "retired" protein may provide preemptive immune protection against emerging breast tumors that express α-lactalbumin. The vaccine also contains an adjuvant that activates an innate immune response, which may allow the immune system to mount a response against emerging tumors to prevent them from growing. This vaccine technology was invented by the late Dr. Vincent Tuohy, who was the Mort and Iris November Distinguished Chair in Innovative Breast Cancer Research in the Department of Inflammation and Immunity at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Tuohy is named as inventor on the technology, which Cleveland Clinic exclusively licensed to Anixa Biosciences. 

About Anixa Biosciences, Inc.
Anixa is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer. Anixa's therapeutic portfolio consists of an ovarian cancer immunotherapy program being developed in collaboration with Moffitt Cancer Center, which uses a novel type of CAR-T, known as chimeric endocrine receptor T-cell (CER-T) technology. The company's vaccine portfolio includes a novel vaccine being developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to prevent breast cancer – specifically triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most lethal form of the disease – as well as a vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer. These vaccine technologies focus on immunizing against "retired" proteins that have been found to be expressed in certain forms of cancer. Anixa's unique business model of partnering with world-renowned research institutions on clinical development allows the company to continually examine emerging technologies in complementary fields for further development and commercialization. To learn more, visit www.anixa.com or follow Anixa on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.

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Contact:
Mike Catelani
mcatelani@anixa.com
408-708-9808

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FAQ

What is Anixa Biosciences' stock symbol?

The stock symbol for Anixa Biosciences is ANIX.

When will Anixa present the results of its breast cancer vaccine trial?

Anixa will present the results on April 17, 2023.

Where is the AACR Annual Meeting taking place in 2023?

The AACR Annual Meeting is taking place in Orlando, FL.

What type of cancer does Anixa's vaccine target?

Anixa's vaccine targets triple-negative breast cancer.

What is the significance of α-lactalbumin in Anixa's vaccine?

α-lactalbumin is a protein that the vaccine targets, which is present in many triple-negative breast cancers.