NIAID Confirms IPA’s PolyTope TATX-03 Neutralizing Activity Against the Currently Spreading SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.75

Rhea-AI Summary

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies (IPA) has announced that its subsidiary, Talem Therapeutics, has received positive results from a study by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). The study reaffirms the effectiveness of PolyTope® TATX-03 in neutralizing various SARS-CoV-2 variants, including new Omicron sublineages. IPA's Chief Scientific Officer highlighted the significance of this validation as they prepare for human clinical trials. This independent validation strengthens IPA's position in the market and showcases the product's potential against emerging COVID-19 variants.

Positive

• Positive results from NIAID study reaffirming PolyTope® TATX-03's neutralizing efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 variants.
• Demonstration of effectiveness against the new BA.2.75 and previously untested BA.2.12.1 variants.
• Independent validation enhances IPA's credibility as they advance to human clinical trials.

Negative

• None.

VICTORIA, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IPA (IMMUNOPRECISE ANTIBODIES LTD.) (the “Company” or “IPA”) (NASDAQ: IPA) (TSXV: IPA), announced today that its subsidiary, Talem Therapeutics LLC (“Talem”), has shared positive results of a new study conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), that has shown the continued resilience of PolyTope® TATX-03 in broadly neutralizing SARS-Co-V-2 variants, including two Omicron sublineages that had not been previously tested.

This NIAID-conducted pseudovirus-based study has reconfirmed the neutralizing activity of TATX-03 against the European variant (D614G mutant) of the parental virus and several previously tested variants, including Delta (B.1.617.2), and Omicron sublineages (BA.2, BA.4/5). Importantly, TATX-03 has now demonstrated its neutralizing activity against the currently spreading BA.2.75 variant. Maintained neutralizing potency was also confirmed for the Omicron sublineage BA.2.12.1, SARS-Co-V-2 variant that had not yet been screened in virus neutralization studies.

IPA’s Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Dr. Ilse Roodink, stated: “We appreciate that our interactions with the FDA resulted in this collaboration with the NIAID. This division of the NIH is continuously screening clinical-stage antibody therapeutics for neutralizing potency towards emerging variants. We highly value this independent validation of the resilience of our PolyTope® TATX-03 product, further strengthening our position as we progress into clinical trials in humans.”

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd.

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. is a biotherapeutic research and technology company that leverages systems biology, multi-omics modelling and complex artificial intelligence systems to support its proprietary technologies in bioplatform-based antibody discovery. Services include highly specialized, full-continuum therapeutic biologics discovery, development, and out-licensing to support its business partners in their quest to discover and develop novel biologics against the most challenging targets. For further information, visit www.ipatherapeutics.com.

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FAQ

What are the latest results from ImmunoPrecise Antibodies regarding PolyTope® TATX-03?

ImmunoPrecise Antibodies announced positive results confirming PolyTope® TATX-03's efficacy against various SARS-CoV-2 variants, including new Omicron sublineages.

When will ImmunoPrecise Antibodies begin human clinical trials for PolyTope® TATX-03?

The initiation date for human clinical trials has not been specified, but the company is progressing into this phase following positive study results.

Which variants of SARS-CoV-2 are neutralized by PolyTope® TATX-03?

PolyTope® TATX-03 has shown efficacy against several variants, including Delta, and Omicron sublineages BA.1, BA.2, BA.4/5, BA.2.75, and BA.2.12.1.

What is the significance of the NIAID study for ImmunoPrecise Antibodies?

The NIAID study provides independent validation of PolyTope® TATX-03’s resilience and effectiveness against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants, strengthening the company's market position.

What is the stock symbol for ImmunoPrecise Antibodies?

The stock symbol for ImmunoPrecise Antibodies is IPA, listed on NASDAQ.