Immutep Stock Price, News & Analysis

Immutep (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) has announced participation in two key investor conferences in February 2022. CEO Marc Voigt will present at the 11th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference from February 14-18, followed by a Q&A session on February 18 at 3:40 PM ET. Additionally, Immutep will be at the 2022 BIO CEO & Investor Conference from February 14-17. The company's focus is on developing immunotherapy treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases, primarily through its lead candidate, eftilagimod alpha.

Immutep Limited (NASDAQ: IMMP) reported significant advancements in its clinical trials for cancer therapies, particularly its lead product, eftilagimod alpha (efti). The Phase IIb AIPAC trial demonstrated a notable overall survival benefit, with a +7.5 month increase for patients under 65 and +19.6 months for those with low monocytes. The company is preparing for a Phase III trial and has initiated patient recruitment for TACTI-003. Financially, cash on hand is $99.66 million, projected to fund operations until December 2023.

Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) announced a Manufacturing Service Agreement with Northway Biotech to produce its preclinical candidate, IMP761, aimed at autoimmune diseases. Northway will develop a GMP-compliant manufacturing process for IMP761 at its facility in Lithuania, with plans for clinical trials post-preclinical development. IMP761 targets autoimmune memory T cells expressing LAG-3, potentially addressing the root causes of autoimmune diseases. Preclinical results from 2019 indicated its ability to reduce T cell infiltration.

Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) has announced the treatment of the first five patients in its INSIGHT-003 study, which evaluates a triple combination therapy featuring eftilagimod alpha (efti) alongside chemotherapy and anti-PD-1 therapy. The study, led by Prof. Dr. Salah-Eddin Al-Batran, has reported no new safety signals and is progressing well, with patient recruitment on track. Up to 20 patients with solid tumors will be recruited, assessing safety, tolerability, and initial efficacy, with further results anticipated in 2022.

Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) announced the successful completion of patient recruitment for the Phase II TACTI-002 study, targeting non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and head & neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). With 185 patients enrolled across all study parts, recruitment was completed under 12 months, surpassing expectations. Interim data from Part C was presented at the SITC Annual Meeting 2021, with further results anticipated in early 2022. This milestone reflects Immutep's commitment to advancing immunotherapy research in challenging pandemic conditions.

Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) announced the grant of a new patent from the Chinese Patent Office for its immunotherapy candidate, eftilagimod alpha (efti or IMP321). The patent protects combined therapeutic preparations involving efti and anti-PD-1 or anti-PD-L1 antibodies, expiring on January 8, 2036. This follows similar patents granted in Europe and the U.S. between 2018 and 2021. The patent is exclusively licensed to EOC Pharma, which will pay milestone payments and royalties as efti progresses through trials in China.

Immutep Limited (NASDAQ: IMMP) presented promising data at the SITC Annual Meeting 2021, highlighting significant Overall Survival (OS) improvements in patient subgroups from its AIPAC trial. Key findings indicate a median OS of 22.3 months for patients under 65 and 32.5 months for those with low monocyte counts. The Phase II TACTI-002 study revealed a 29.7% Overall Response Rate (ORR) in second-line head and neck cancer patients. The company’s candidate, efti, continues to show potential for improving quality of life and long-term outcomes in cancer treatment.

Immutep Limited has reported promising results from the TACTI-002 trial, noting an Objective Response Rate (ORR) of 29.7% in patients with second-line head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). This study included 37 patients, with 5 achieving complete responses. Additionally, Immutep will recruit 154 first-line HNSCC patients for the TACTI-003 study to assess ORR as the primary endpoint. Detailed data from the AIPAC trial will be presented in an investor webcast on November 17, 2021.

Immutep Limited announced promising final overall survival (OS) data from its Phase IIb AIPAC trial, indicating a median OS of 20.4 months for patients treated with efti and paclitaxel, compared to 17.5 months with placebo. The trial demonstrated significant survival benefits in predefined patient subgroups: +7.5 months for patients <65 years, +19.6 months for those with low monocytes, and +4.2 months for luminal B cancers. A Phase III trial is planned, focusing on these results, which underline the efficacy of efti as an immunotherapy in metastatic breast cancer.