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Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group presents first data from Phase I trial evaluating a novel CAR-T in advanced liver cancer at AACR Annual Meeting

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Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group Ltd. presented promising results for C-CAR031, a novel cell therapy targeting Glypican 3 (GPC3), at the AACR Annual Meeting on April 17, 2023. The Phase I trial indicated that C-CAR031 is well tolerated, showing objective responses in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Out of seven patients, three achieved confirmed partial responses, with substantial tumor shrinkage observed (median -41.4%). The therapy employs a unique safety-enhancing design and aims to provide an effective treatment option for HCC. Ongoing enrollment efforts seek to further confirm these initial findings.

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  • C-CAR031 shows promising anti-tumor activity in early Phase I trial.
  • Three patients achieved confirmed partial responses with ongoing clinical evaluations.
  • Median tumor shrinkage of 41.4% observed in patients treated with C-CAR031.
  • The therapy reported a good safety profile with no Dose Limiting Toxicities.
  • Enrollment ongoing to confirm initial trial results.
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  • One patient experienced progressive disease, indicating potential limitations of the therapy.

Promising anti-tumor activity reported for C-CAR031, a novel Glypican 3 (GPC3)-targeting cell therapy designed by AstraZeneca

SHANGHAI, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group Ltd. (the Company, or Shanghai Cellular Bio), a company engaged in the drug development of immunotherapies for cancer and stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases, today presented data from the First-in-Human (FIH) Phase I trial evaluating C-CAR031 at the 2023 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

Early results indicate that C-CAR031 is well tolerated with promising anti-tumor activity

Early results indicate that C-CAR031 is well tolerated with promising anti-tumor activity seen and objective responses in several patients to date, including 3 patients with confirmed partial responses, 2 with stable disease and 1 with progressive disease per both RECIST v1.1 and mRECIST criteria. The clinical responses of the patients who achieved partial responses are ongoing up to the data cutoff date.

C-CAR031 is an autologous GPC3-directed second generation armored CAR-T with affinity-tuned single-chain variable fragment (scFv) to enhance its  safety profile, based on a novel cell therapy designed by AstraZeneca (LSE/STO/Nasdaq:AZN) using their TGFβRII dominant negative armoring discovery platform.

To investigate the feasibility, safety and initial efficacy of C-CAR301 in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), Shanghai Cellular Bio is currently conducting a Phase I FIH clinical study (NCT05155189) in advanced HCC in The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, China.

 

Poster Title:

"First report of preliminary safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of
C-CAR031 (GPC3-specific TGFβRIIDN CAR-T) in patients with advanced HCC"

Session:           

Session PO.CT01.01 - First-in-Human Phase I Clinical Trials 1 

Poster No:        

CT097

Date:              

Monday, April 17, 2023

Time:              

1:30 pm to 5:00 p.m. EDT

Location:        

Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida


Exhibit Halls Poster Section 45, Poster Board Number 5

Website:          

https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/10828/presentation/10293



Methods: This FIH, open-label dose escalation trial employs an accelerated dose titration plus i3+3 design. Histologically confirmed GPC3+ advanced HCC patients (pts) who failed systemic treatments received a single-dose i.v. infusion of C-CAR031 following standard lymphodepletion. The primary objective was to assess the safety and tolerability. Adverse events (AEs) were graded using CTCAE 5.0, and cytokine release syndrome (CRS) / immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) were graded according to ASTCT 2019 criteria.

Results: As of March 2nd, 2023, seven patients received two dose levels (DL1, n=1; DL2, n=6) of C-CAR031. The median number of prior lines of therapies was 4 (range 1-6). The median follow-up was 77 (67-213) days. Seven patients with ≥28 days' follow-up were eligible for safety evaluation. Good safety profile was observed at explored dose levels.  86% (6/7) patients experienced Gr1/2 CRS; no Dose Limiting Toxicities (DLT) or ICANS was observed. The ≥Gr3 non-hematologic product-related AE included transient Gr3 AST elevation (2/7, 28%), hypokalemia (1/7, 14%), and abdominal pain (1/7,14%). 5/6 (83%) patients at DL2 showed tumor shrinkage post C-CAR031 treatment (median -41.4% range -3.4%~ - 94.4%).  Best clinical responses at DL2 included 3 confirmed PR, 2 SD and 1 PD per both RECIST v1.1 and mRECIST. The clinical responses of the patients who achieved PR are ongoing up to the cutoff date. C-CAR031 showed a robust cellular kinetic profile. CAR-T cells were detectable in blood of all patients in the last follow-up.

Conclusion: In this FIH study, C-CAR031 is well tolerated and shows promising anti-tumor activity. Enrollment is ongoing to confirm initial results.

About Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group Ltd

Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group Ltd develops proprietary cell therapies for the treatment of cancerous diseases and autoimmune diseases, and operates state-of-the-art research and GMP facility in Shanghai, China.   Shanghai Cellular Bio partners with its affiliate in Maryland to augment its global research and development capabilities. Shanghai Cellular Bio and its affiliate conduct multiple clinical studies comprised of C-CAR039 Phase 1b trial, C-CAR066  targeting treatment for r/r NHL, C-CAR088, an autologous anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) CAR-T for r/r myeloma (MM), C-CAR031, an autologous armored anti-GPC3 CAR-T for Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), C-TIL051, an autologous tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC);  and continue to discover and develop multiple novel T cell therapies for solid tumor and for orphan autoimmune diseases.

Company Contact:
Sarah Kelly
Communications & Investor Relations
Shanghai Cellular Biopharmaceutical Group Ltd.
Phone: +86 21 5406 9990
Email: s.kelly@shcellbio.com

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FAQ

What were the results of the Phase I trial for C-CAR031 on April 17, 2023?

The trial showed promising anti-tumor activity with three confirmed partial responses and a median tumor shrinkage of 41.4%.

What is the safety profile of C-CAR031 based on the trial data?

C-CAR031 demonstrated a good safety profile with no Dose Limiting Toxicities reported.

Where is the clinical trial for C-CAR031 being conducted?

The trial is being conducted at The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, China.

What type of cancer is C-CAR031 targeting?

C-CAR031 is targeting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

What is the significance of the data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting?

The data suggests that C-CAR031 may be a viable treatment option for patients with advanced HCC, showing early efficacy and tolerability.

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