2seventy bio Provides Company Outlook for 2023
2seventy bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSVT) projects 2023 U.S. revenue for Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) between $470-$570M, driven by increased manufacturing capacity and positive clinical data from the KarMMa-3 study. The company aims to submit a supplemental Biologics Licensing Application in Q1 2023. Strong cash position of approximately $288M supports operations into 2025, with a focus on expanding the Abecma label and advancing other clinical studies. Noteworthy collaborations include a $20M investment from Regeneron to enhance cell therapy development.
- Projected U.S. revenue for Abecma in 2023 is $470-$570M.
- Anticipated completion of sBLA submission for Abecma in Q1 2023.
- Cash runway extended into 2025, supporting operational stability.
- Collaboration with Regeneron includes a $20M equity investment to fund advancements in cell therapies.
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Anticipate
KarMMa-3 data to be presented at EBMT-EHA 5th European CAR T-cell Meeting on
Expanded translational collaboration with Regeneron to explore and fund cell therapy combinations in solid tumors
Enrollment progress across clinical-stage programs – on track for data readouts in 2023
Cash runway into 2025 and path to financial sustainability
“2022 was the launch year of 2seventy bio and we made important progress establishing the fundamentals of our business,” said
Abecma Outlook
Commercial Performance and Manufacturing Progress
Commercial demand for Abecma (idecabtagene vicleucel) remained strong throughout 2022. 2seventy bio and BMS increased manufacturing capacity and made important progress on key supply chain metrics, including delivering drug product at an average in-spec rate of 85
In 2023, the company anticipates continued increases in vector and drug product manufacturing capacity, including an additional adherent vector manufacturing suite, enabling topline
KarMMa-3 Results and Regulatory Plans
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The full data from this study will be presented at the EBMT-EHA 5th European CAR T-cell meeting in
KarMMa-2 Results and Planned Study in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
At ASH 2022, BMS and 2seventy bio presented data from two arms of the KarMMa-2 study. These data suggest that Abecma can provide significant clinical benefit to patients with suboptimal response to transplant and support further evaluation of Abecma in newly diagnosed patients in the KarMMa-9 study, with planned study initiation in 2023.
The KarMMa-9 study is anticipated to enroll patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who have suboptimal response to transplant, which represents a patient population with an unfavorable outcome. Of the approximately
Next-Gen Cell Therapy Product Engine and Pipeline
Pipeline Programs Update
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bbT369: In 2022, 2seventy bio made meaningful progress in enrolling patients with relapsed and/or refractory B cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) in its Phase I
CRC-403 study of bbT369, an investigational novel CD79a/CD20 dual-targeting CBLB gene edited CAR T cell therapy. At the end of 2022, 2seventy bio completed the first cohort of dose-escalation. There were no dose-limiting toxicities observed to-date. The manufacturing success rate was high and turnaround time was in line with other autologous CAR Ts despite the additional complexity of this product. Patient enrollment inCRC-403 continues at the second dose level, and 2seventy bio anticipates sharing a data update in 2023. -
SC-DARIC33: 2seventy bio and Seattle Children’s
Research Institute (SCRI) is nearing completion of the mandatory adult dosing phase of a Phase 1 study evaluating our rapamycin-regulated CAR T cell therapy in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML); the totality of the initial data to-date suggests SC-DARIC33 activation by rapamycin. Patient enrollment in PLAT-08 continues, and, with SCRI, we expect to present initial clinical data in 2023. Additionally, a next-generation AML product concept has been selected and will enter non-clinical development in 2023. This new candidate is built off of our new RESET receptor architecture and incorporates dual targeting along with a potency enhancement while retaining the DARIC-like drug-regulation. - MUC16: In collaboration with Regeneron, we anticipate an Investigational New Drug application in 2023 for our CAR T targeting MUC16 in patients with relapsed/refractory ovarian cancer. This first-in-human study will prospectively include combination agents, including those in Regeneron’s pipeline, and will be the first program to utilize 2seventy bio’s new in-house drug product manufacturing facility.
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MAGE-A4: In 2022, 2seventy bio entered into an agreement with JW Therapeutics to clinically evaluate 2seventy bio’s potency enhanced MAGE-A4 TCR program in solid tumors which is being developed as part of a collaboration with Regeneron. MAGE-A4 is a member of the MAGE family of cancer-testis antigens expressed in a number of solid tumor types. JW Therapeutics plans an investigator-initiated trial in
China in 2023, initially focused on esophageal carcinoma.
Regeneron Collaboration Amendment
Last week, 2seventy bio announced an expanded translational collaboration with Regeneron to facilitate the acceleration of novel cell therapy-based combinations for solid tumors. The collaboration will leverage 2seventy bio’s unique cell therapy engineering and early-stage development capabilities, including the newly built in-house clinical cell therapy manufacturing facility, with Regeneron’s differentiated antibodies and bispecifics.
To support this expanded clinical development plan Regeneron made a
Preliminary 2023 Financial Outlook
2seventy bio entered 2023 with approximately
“In addition to scientific innovation and patient focus, we are 2x focused on building a cell therapy company that is fit for purpose with a path to financial sustainability,” said
Updated Corporate Presentation
These updates and additional information can be found in the company’s updated corporate presentation, which can be found in the investor section of www.2seventybio.com.
About bbT369
bbT369 is an investigational dual-targeting CAR T cell therapy with a gene edit being evaluated for the treatment of patients with relapsed and/or refractory B-NHL. In the 3L+ relapsed and/or refractory B-NHL setting, 60
To address this unmet need, bbT369 has been designed with three layers of innovation that aim to address several potential mechanisms of anti-CD19 CAR T cell therapy failure: dual targeting (CD79a/CD20), split co-stimulation signaling technology, and a gene edit to remove the function of CBLB.
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The clinical development program for bbT369 includes the Phase 1/2 CRC-403 study (NCT05169489). Safety and potential efficacy of bbT369 in patients with specific subtypes of relapsed and/or refractory B-NHL will be assessed, including patients who relapsed after CD19 CAR T cell therapy as well as patients who are CAR-naïve.
bbT369 is not approved for any indication in any geography.
About SC-DARIC33
SC-DARIC33 is an investigational CD33-specific cell therapy that utilizes 2seventy bio’s proprietary
DARIC separates the antigen binding and signaling functions of a CAR, with the intent that these two components are brought together by the small molecule rapamycin (RAPA), resulting in a functional CAR construct. In preclinical studies, SC-DARIC33 has shown robust drug-dependent anti-tumor activity (similar to CD19 CAR T controls). Importantly, SC-DARIC33 has been shown to be activated by low non-immunosuppressive concentrations of RAPA in the blood and, when RAPA is removed, DARIC returns to an inactive state. SC-DARIC33 tests the hypothesis that a pharmacologically regulated CAR can enable potent AML targeting while limiting toxicities associated with normal myeloid and myeloid progenitor cell targeting.
The investigation of SC-DARIC33 in the Phase 1 PLAT-08 study of pediatric and young adult AML patients and the scientific translation of these data are intended to establish the safety profile of SC-DARIC33 and evaluate feasibility of the reversable modulation (OFF-ON-OFF) of SC-DARIC33.
About KarMMa-3
KarMMa-3 (NCT03651128) is a pivotal, Phase 3, global, randomized, multicenter trial evaluating Abecma compared to standard regimens in patients with multiple myeloma that is relapsed and refractory after two to four prior lines of treatment and refractory to the last treatment regimen. Patients were randomized to receive Abecma or standard regimens that consisted of combinations that included daratumumab, pomalidomide, dexamethasone, bortezomib, ixazomib, lenalidomide, carfilzomib or elotuzumab. The primary endpoint evaluated in this study is progression-free survival, defined as time from randomization to the first documentation of progressive disease or death due to any cause, whichever occurs first. Key secondary endpoints include overall response rate and overall survival.
About Abecma
Abecma is the first-in-class B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy approved in the
Abecma was approved by the
The companies’ broad clinical development program for Abecma includes clinical studies (KarMMa-2, KarMMa-3, KarMMa-7, KarMMa-9) in earlier lines of treatment for patients with multiple myeloma. For more information visit clinicaltrials.gov.
Important Safety Information
BOXED WARNING: CYTOKINE RELEASE SYNDROME, NEUROLOGIC TOXICITIES, HLH/MAS, AND PROLONGED CYTOPENIA
- Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS), including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients following treatment with ABECMA. Do not administer ABECMA to patients with active infection or inflammatory disorders. Treat severe or life-threatening CRS with tocilizumab or tocilizumab and corticosteroids.
- Neurologic Toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with ABECMA, including concurrently with CRS, after CRS resolution, or in the absence of CRS. Monitor for neurologic events after treatment with ABECMA. Provide supportive care and/or corticosteroids as needed.
- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (HLH/MAS) including fatal and life-threatening reactions, occurred in patients following treatment with ABECMA. HLH/MAS can occur with CRS or neurologic toxicities.
- Prolonged Cytopenia with bleeding and infection, including fatal outcomes following stem cell transplantation for hematopoietic recovery, occurred following treatment with ABECMA.
- ABECMA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the ABECMA REMS.
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS): CRS, including fatal or life-threatening reactions, occurred following treatment with ABECMA. CRS occurred in
Identify CRS based on clinical presentation. Evaluate for and treat other causes of fever, hypoxia, and hypotension. CRS has been reported to be associated with findings of HLH/MAS, and the physiology of the syndromes may overlap. HLH/MAS is a potentially life-threatening condition. In patients with progressive symptoms of CRS or refractory CRS despite treatment, evaluate for evidence of HLH/MAS.
Fifty four percent (68/127) of patients received tocilizumab;
Overall rate of CRS was
Monitor patients at least daily for 7 days following ABECMA infusion at the REMS-certified healthcare facility for signs and symptoms of CRS. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of CRS for at least 4 weeks after infusion. At the first sign of CRS, institute treatment with supportive care, tocilizumab and/or corticosteroids as indicated.
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of CRS occur at any time.
Neurologic Toxicities: Neurologic toxicities, which may be severe or life-threatening, occurred following treatment with ABECMA, including concurrently with CRS, after CRS resolution, or in the absence of CRS. CAR T cell-associated neurotoxicity occurred in
Monitor patients at least daily for 7 days following ABECMA infusion at the REMS-certified healthcare facility for signs and symptoms of neurologic toxicities. Rule out other causes of neurologic symptoms. Monitor patients for signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicities for at least 4 weeks after infusion and treat promptly. Neurologic toxicity should be managed with supportive care and/or corticosteroids as needed.
Counsel patients to seek immediate medical attention should signs or symptoms of neurologic toxicity occur at any time.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS): HLH/MAS occurred in
ABECMA REMS: Due to the risk of CRS and neurologic toxicities, ABECMA is available only through a restricted program under a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) called the ABECMA REMS. Further information is available at www.AbecmaREMS.com or 1-888-423-5436.
Hypersensitivity Reactions: Allergic reactions may occur with the infusion of ABECMA. Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may be due to dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) in ABECMA.
Infections: ABECMA should not be administered to patients with active infections or inflammatory disorders. Severe, life-threatening, or fatal infections occurred in patients after ABECMA infusion. Infections (all grades) occurred in
Febrile neutropenia was observed in
Viral Reactivation: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection resulting in pneumonia and death has occurred following ABECMA administration. Monitor and treat for CMV reactivation in accordance with clinical guidelines. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation, in some cases resulting in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death, can occur in patients treated with drugs directed against plasma cells. Perform screening for CMV, HBV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in accordance with clinical guidelines before collection of cells for manufacturing.
Prolonged Cytopenias: Patients may exhibit prolonged cytopenias following lymphodepleting chemotherapy and ABECMA infusion. In the KarMMa study,
Three patients underwent stem cell therapy for hematopoietic reconstitution due to prolonged cytopenia. Two of the three patients died from complications of prolonged cytopenia. Monitor blood counts prior to and after ABECMA infusion. Manage cytopenia with myeloid growth factor and blood product transfusion support according to institutional guidelines.
Hypogammaglobulinemia: Plasma cell aplasia and hypogammaglobulinemia can occur in patients receiving treatment with ABECMA. Hypogammaglobulinemia was reported as an adverse event in
Monitor immunoglobulin levels after treatment with ABECMA and administer IVIG for IgG <400 mg/dl. Manage per local institutional guidelines, including infection precautions and antibiotic or antiviral prophylaxis.
The safety of immunization with live viral vaccines during or following ABECMA treatment has not been studied. Vaccination with live virus vaccines is not recommended for at least 6 weeks prior to the start of lymphodepleting chemotherapy, during ABECMA treatment, and until immune recovery following treatment with ABECMA.
Secondary Malignancies: Patients treated with ABECMA may develop secondary malignancies. Monitor life-long for secondary malignancies. If a secondary malignancy occurs, contact Bristol Myers Squibb at 1-888-805-4555 to obtain instructions on patient samples to collect for testing of secondary malignancy of T cell origin.
Effects on Ability to Drive and
Adverse Reactions: The most common nonlaboratory adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed WARNINGS and Medication Guide.
About 2seventy bio
Our name, 2seventy bio, reflects why we do what we do - TIME. Cancer rips time away, and our goal is to work at the maximum speed of translating human thought into action – 270 miles per hour – to give the people we serve more time. We are building the leading immuno-oncology cell therapy company, focused on discovering and developing new therapies that truly disrupt the cancer treatment landscape With a deep understanding of the human body’s immune response to tumor cells and how to translate cell therapies into practice, we’re applying this knowledge to deliver next generation cellular therapies that focus on a broad range of hematologic malignancies, including the first FDA-approved CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma, as well as solid tumors. Our research and development is focused on delivering therapies that are designed with the goal to “think” smarter and faster than the disease. Importantly, we remain focused on accomplishing these goals by staying genuine and authentic to our “why” and keeping our people and culture top of mind every day.
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