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Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) has entered a collaboration with Kyverna Therapeutics to develop KYV-201, an allogeneic CD19 CAR T-cell therapy targeting autoimmune diseases. Under the agreement, Kyverna will lead preclinical and clinical development, while Intellia will gain an equity stake and potential royalties on sales. Intellia retains the option to co-develop KYV-201 in the U.S., sharing development costs and revenue. The partnership aims to leverage Intellia's CRISPR technology, allowing for improved safety and efficacy in autoimmune treatments.

Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA) has appointed Derek Hicks as the new Executive Vice President, Chief Business Officer. With over 25 years of experience, Hicks previously led business development at Spark Therapeutics and held significant roles at Pfizer. Intellia's President John Leonard expressed confidence that Hicks will enhance their growth and collaboration strategies in genome editing, emphasizing the company's commitment to developing innovative therapeutics using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. Hicks is eager to join Intellia at this pivotal moment in its evolution.

Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) reports significant progress with NTLA-2002, the first single-dose CRISPR gene-editing therapy for hereditary angioedema (HAE). The first patient has been successfully dosed in a Phase 1/2 study designed to evaluate safety, tolerability, and pharmacodynamics. The therapy aims to inactivate the kallikrein B1 (KLKB1) gene, reducing plasma kallikrein activity to prevent HAE attacks. This innovative treatment has the potential to drastically lower treatment burdens for patients with HAE.

Intellia Therapeutics has received regulatory approval from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency for a protocol amendment in its Phase 1 study of NTLA-2001, a CRISPR/Cas9-based therapy. The amendment allows enrollment of patients with ATTR amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). The study aims to assess safety and efficacy, expanding its participant pool to include up to 36 adults with different forms of ATTR-CM. NTLA-2001 is pioneering as a potentially curative treatment, with previous interim data showing significant TTR level reductions.

Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA) announced it will present data from its ex vivo research and development at the 63rd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, from December 11-14, 2021. Key presentations include a novel allogeneic technology that mitigates host cell rejection and details on the clinical-scale manufacturing of NTLA-5001, a T cell therapeutic for acute myeloid leukemia. The data aims to advance engineered cell therapies for life-threatening diseases, showcasing Intellia's commitment to CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) announced significant advancements in its clinical pipeline. They initiated dosing of Cohort 4 in the Phase 1 study of NTLA-2001, targeting ATTR amyloidosis, with data expected in Q1 2022. The company accelerated plans for NTLA-2001 in patients with ATTR-CM and is on track to launch first-in-human studies for NTLA-2002 (HAE) and NTLA-5001 (AML) by year-end. Intellia also nominated NTLA-3001 for AATD and reported a robust cash position of $1.1 billion. However, the company faced a net loss of $71.6 million in Q3 2021.

Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA) will present its third quarter 2021 financial results and operational highlights on November 4, 2021, at 8 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed via U.S. dial-in at 1-833-316-0545 or international at 1-412-317-5726. It will feature crucial insights on the company's advancements in developing curative CRISPR/Cas9 therapeutics. Additionally, a replay will be available on the company's Investors & Media section after the call.

Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ: NTLA) announced that the FDA granted orphan drug designation to NTLA-2001 for treating ATTR amyloidosis. This investigational therapy is the first CRISPR treatment designed for systemic use. NTLA-2001 aims to be a potential single-dose treatment, possibly halting the disease’s complications. Intellia is committed to advancing its genome editing platform, with NTLA-2001 currently in Phase 1 trials. The FDA's designation provides development incentives, echoing a similar approval from the European Commission earlier this year.

Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NTLA) recently showcased significant preclinical advancements in its CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing platform at the ESGCT Annual Congress. Key highlights included the development of immune-evading allogeneic T cells, effective lipid nanoparticle delivery methods, and successful gene therapy results in non-human primates for treating alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD). These findings support the company's strategy to progress its therapeutic candidates, including NTLA-5001 for acute myeloid leukemia, set to initiate clinical trials by year-end.