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MAIA Biotechnology announced that its late-breaking abstract from the THIO-101 Phase 2 clinical trial has been selected for presentation at the 2024 SITC Annual Meeting. The presentation will showcase new efficacy and safety data for THIO combined with cemiplimab in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who failed multiple standard treatments. As of August 1, 2024, 16 patients had survival follow-up exceeding 12 months, with 9 in third-line treatment showing interim median survival of 10.6 months, significantly surpassing the standard-of-care survival of 5.8 months.

MAIA Biotechnology (NYSE American: MAIA) has secured a $2.44 million private placement through the sale of 1,079,784 common stock shares at $2.259 per share to accredited investors and company directors. Each share comes with a warrant to purchase one additional share at $2.51, exercisable after six months with a five-year term. The proceeds will fund the manufacturing of THIO for the Phase 2 THIO-101 trial in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and working capital. The private placement is expected to close around October 30, 2024.

MAIA Biotechnology (NYSE American: MAIA) announced that an abstract on its second-generation telomere-targeting THIO prodrugs has been accepted for poster presentation at the 36th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Barcelona, Spain (October 23-25, 2024). The presentation will showcase preclinical studies of MAIA-2021-20 and MAIA-2022-12, lipid-conjugated compounds derived from THIO, belonging to a new class called telomere targeting divalent dinucleotides.

The studies evaluated these compounds' efficacy alone and in combination with immune checkpoint-blocking antibodies. Results demonstrated high efficacy, ability to overcome immunotherapy resistance, and marked activity in advanced tumors, showing tumor growth inhibition in preclinical models of lung cancer, colorectal carcinoma, melanoma, and hepatocellular carcinoma. MAIA is actively working to advance these candidates toward clinical development.

MAIA Biotechnology (NYSE American: MAIA) has announced positive interim survival updates from its Phase 2 THIO-101 study for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The study evaluates THIO, a telomere-targeting treatment, sequenced with Regeneron's immune checkpoint inhibitor cemiplimab (Libtayo®). Key highlights include:

• 16 patients surpassed 12-month survival follow-up
• Median survival follow-up in third-line treatment was 10.6 months
• THIO's survival benefit in third-line treatment surpasses comparable standard-of-care overall survival of 5.8 months
• Previous data showed 38% overall response rate and 88% disease control rate in third-line treatment

The company expects to release full efficacy results of THIO-101 this year.

MAIA Biotechnology (NYSE American: MAIA) will present new Phase 2 clinical trial data for its lead candidate THIO at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference in September 2024. The presentation will focus on the THIO-101 trial, which combines THIO with the immune checkpoint inhibitor cemiplimab for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who have failed multiple standard treatments.

Key highlights include:

• Presentation scheduled for September 10, 2024, at 08:00 am ET
• Updates on response rates and survival follow-up
• THIO's mechanism as a telomere-targeting agent with direct DNA damage and immune response induction
• Exceptional efficacy demonstrated in NSCLC to date
• Long-term efficacy results expected before year-end

THIO-101 is anticipated to be the first completed clinical study of a telomere-targeting agent in cancer treatment.

MAIA Biotechnology (NYSE American: MAIA) has announced positive updates from its Phase 2 THIO-101 trial, evaluating THIO sequenced with cemiplimab in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who failed multiple standard therapies. Key highlights include:

1. Six patients have continued treatment for over 12 months, completing up to 21 cycles.
2. The THIO-cemiplimab combination shows significantly lower toxicity compared to standard treatments.
3. Treatment longevity suggests safety, efficacy, and ongoing benefits of MAIA's novel telomere-targeting therapy.
4. Current second-line NSCLC treatments typically last 3-4 months, while THIO patients are showing much longer treatment durations.

These results indicate THIO's potential as a durable and effective treatment for advanced NSCLC patients with options.

MAIA Biotechnology announced the FDA's approval of imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor for treating myelodysplastic syndromes. This approval supports MAIA's approach to telomere-targeting therapies for cancer.

CEO Vlad Vitoc highlighted that telomere targeting is critical in treating specific cancers, noting their lead candidate, THIO, is in Phase 2 trials for high-risk non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). THIO has shown promising results in patients resistant to other treatments.

Telomerase, present in over 85% of human cancers, aids cancer cell proliferation. THIO disrupts telomere function, leading to rapid tumor cell death, underscoring the potential of telomere-targeting therapies.

MAIA Biotechnology announced significant milestones and clinical progress for their anticancer agent, THIO. Key achievements include more than $12 million in funding year-to-date, with $7.4 million raised in Q2'24. Recent Phase 2 clinical trial data demonstrated THIO's exceptional efficacy in treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with a 38% overall response rate and a 5.5-month median progression-free survival, outperforming current treatments. The company secured a high-value clinical supply agreement for cemiplimab used in the trial. The median survival follow-up time reached 9.1 months. The cash position improved to $8.7 million as of March 31, 2024, bolstered by continued insider investment and strategic fundraising activities. MAIA's positive data at ASCO 2024 generated significant interest among oncologists.

MAIA Biotechnology announced new data from its Phase 2 THIO-101 clinical trial, showing promising results for the drug THIO when combined with cemiplimab (Libtayo®) in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who have failed 2 or more standard-of-care therapies.

The trial reports a favorable overall response rate (ORR) of 38% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 85%, significantly surpassing the standard-of-care DCR of 25-35%. Median progression-free survival (PFS) for patients treated with THIO was 5.5 months, with a median survival follow-up time of 9.1 months.

Furthermore, 65% of patients crossed the 5.8-month overall survival (OS) threshold, and 85% crossed the 2.5-month PFS threshold. The data was presented at the ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting.

Full enrollment for the trial was completed ahead of schedule on February 19, 2024, and the company anticipates full efficacy data by the second half of the year. The treatment has been generally well tolerated by patients.