Century Therapeutics Announces Upcoming Poster Presentations at the 2024 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting

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Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC) announced it will present preclinical data from its iPSC-derived cell therapy platform in five posters at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting. The presentations will showcase advances in their iNK, γδ iT, and αβ iT cell therapy programs for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Key highlights include the development of iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells with functionality comparable to primary αβ CAR-T cells, enhanced Allo-Evasion™ technology, and data demonstrating CAR iNK and γδ iT cells' potential in treating B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. The meeting will be held in San Diego from December 7-10, 2024.

Positive

• Development of first iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells with comparable function to primary αβ CAR-T cells
• Successful demonstration of universal protection from NK cells via novel CD300a TASR technology
• Preclinical data shows potent activity in treating B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases

Negative

• None.

Insights

Medical Research Analyst

The preclinical data presentation at ASH reveals significant technological breakthroughs in Century Therapeutics' iPSC-derived cell therapy platform. The development of iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells that match primary αβ CAR-T cell functionality represents a major technical achievement in the field. This could potentially solve manufacturing scalability issues that plague current CAR-T therapies.

The enhanced Allo-Evasion™ technology with CD300a TASR for NK cell protection and improved CAR endo-domains demonstrates meaningful advances in cell therapy engineering. These innovations could lead to better persistence and efficacy of allogeneic cell therapies. The expansion into both oncology and autoimmune diseases, particularly with CAR iNK and γδ iT cells showing promise in B-cell-mediated autoimmune conditions, significantly broadens the platform's commercial potential.

– Company to share preclinical data across diverse pipeline of iNK, γδ iT, and αβ iT cell therapy programs for oncology and autoimmune disease (AID) –

– Preclinical data on development of iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells that demonstrate function comparable to primary αβ CAR-T cells, allowing for control of tumors in vivo without the need for exogenous or engineered cytokines –

– Posters include demonstration of advances in gene editing and transgene design that enable greater control and improved functionality of iPSC derived immune cells –

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC), an innovative biotechnology company developing induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapies in immuno-oncology and autoimmune disease, today announced that preclinical data from the Company’s iPSC-derived cell therapy platform will be presented in five posters at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting to be held in San Diego, CA from December 7-10, 2024.

“We are pleased to spotlight continued achievement across our pre-clinical pipeline as we develop a diverse portfolio of iNK, γδ iT, and αβ iT-cell programs spanning oncology and autoimmune diseases,” said Chad Cowan, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer at Century Therapeutics. “Most notably, we will be showcasing what we believe to be the first iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells that demonstrate function comparable to primary αβ CAR-T cells. The engineerability of iPSC-derived immune effector cells, which is a core benefit of the Company’s platform, will also be highlighted at ASH. This includes data relating to our enhanced Allo-Evasion™ via a novel CD300a TASR that demonstrated universal protection from NK cells, advanced CAR endo-domains that improve cytotoxicity and persistence, and differentiation-stage-specific promoters that allow for selective control of gene expression. Furthermore, we are encouraged by data demonstrating our CAR iNK and γδ iT cells’ potent preclinical ability to treat B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases. We believe the breadth of these pre-clinical findings further underscores the compelling rationale behind our iPSC-derived cell therapies across multiple indications.”

Details of the posters being presented are as follows:

Successful Generation of iPSC-Derived CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ CAR T Cells with αβ-like T Cell Function, Including Antigen-Dependent Expansion and IL-2 Production
Publication Number: 4819
Session Title: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies Other than CAR-T Cells: Basic and Translational: Poster III
Session Date & Time: Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Universal Cloaking of Allogeneic T Cell Therapies Against Natural Killer Cells Via CD300a Agonism
Publication Number: 4821
Session Title: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies other than CAR-T Cells: Basic and Translational: Poster III
Session Date & Time: Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Optimizing Chimeric Antigen Receptor Endodomains for Effector Function and Cell Expansion in iPSC-Derived T-Cell Therapies 
Publication Number: 2063
Session Title: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies other than CAR-T Cells: Basic and Translational: Poster I
Session Date & Time: Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PT

Leveraging Stage-Specific Promoters to Enhance Immune Cell Engineering in iPSC-Derived Cells for Cancer Immunotherapy
Publication Number: 4820
Session Title: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies other than CAR-T Cells: Basic and Translational: Poster III
Session Date & Time: Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Natural Killer and γδ T Cells Derived from Engineered Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells Have Potent Preclinical Activity to Treat B Cell-Mediated Autoimmune Diseases
Publication Number: 3437
Session Title: 703. Cellular Immunotherapies other than CAR-T Cells: Basic and Translational: Poster II
Session Date & Time: Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT

Century's 2024 ASH posters will be available for download shortly after their scheduled presentation on the Scientific Resources page of the Company’s site.

About Century Therapeutics

Century Therapeutics (NASDAQ: IPSC) is harnessing the power of adult stem cells to develop curative cell therapy products for cancer and autoimmune diseases that we believe will allow us to overcome the limitations of first-generation cell therapies. Our genetically engineered, iPSC-derived cell product candidates are designed to specifically target hematologic and solid tumor cancers, with a broadening application to autoimmune diseases. We are leveraging our expertise in cellular reprogramming, genetic engineering, and manufacturing to develop therapies with the potential to overcome many of the challenges inherent to cell therapy and provide a significant advantage over existing cell therapy technologies. We believe our commitment to developing off-the-shelf cell therapies will expand patient access and provide an unparalleled opportunity to advance the course of cancer and autoimmune disease care. For more information on Century Therapeutics please visit www.centurytx.com.

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FAQ

What will Century Therapeutics (IPSC) present at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting?

Century Therapeutics will present preclinical data from their iPSC-derived cell therapy platform across five posters, showcasing advances in iNK, γδ iT, and αβ iT cell therapy programs for oncology and autoimmune diseases.

What is the key breakthrough in Century Therapeutics' (IPSC) CAR T cell development?

The company developed the first iPSC-derived CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells that demonstrate function comparable to primary αβ CAR-T cells, capable of controlling tumors without requiring exogenous or engineered cytokines.

When and where will Century Therapeutics (IPSC) present at the 2024 ASH Annual Meeting?

The presentations will take place at the ASH Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA from December 7-10, 2024.