FDA clears IND for Novel Bispecific CAR IMPT-314 to Treat Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
“This IND clearance is a significant milestone for our company,” said Sumant Ramachandra, M.D., Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of ImmPACT Bio. “Results from an investigator-led study evaluating this CAR T-cell therapy demonstrated that 70 percent of patients achieved a complete response with significant durability of remission. These initial efficacy results combined with the favorable safety profile show that IMPT-314 could potentially be a best-in-class treatment for patients with B-cell lymphomas. We look forward to initiating this Phase 1/2 trial to help cancer patients who need new therapies.”
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