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Marker Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRKR) is a Houston, Texas-based, clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing multi-antigen recognizing T cell (MAR-T) therapies for hematological malignancies and solid tumors. This news page aggregates company press releases and third-party coverage related to MRKR, with a focus on clinical data, research milestones, and corporate developments.
Investors and followers of MRKR can review updates on the company’s lead program, MT-601, a MAR-T cell product being evaluated in the Phase 1 APOLLO trial for patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma who have failed or are not candidates for anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy. News items include reported objective response rates, safety findings such as the absence of dose-limiting toxicities and ICANS in dose escalation cohorts, and progress into dose expansion in diffuse large B cell lymphoma.
Coverage also highlights Marker’s expansion into additional indications, including a pancreatic cancer program supported by non-dilutive funding and an Off-the-Shelf MAR-T initiative, MT-401-OTS, in the RAPID trial for relapsed acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. Readers will find announcements on first-patient dosing, early safety observations, and scientific insights such as the impact of lymphodepletion on MAR-T cell expansion and persistence.
Beyond clinical results, MRKR news includes financial updates, grant awards from U.S. state and federal agencies, collaborations such as the cGMP manufacturing agreement with Cellipont Bioservices for MT-601, participation in investor conferences, and changes in corporate governance and auditors. This page is a resource for tracking how Marker’s MAR-T platform and pipeline evolve over time.
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Marker Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MRKR) reported significant updates regarding its clinical programs and financial results for fiscal year 2022. The company received a $2 million grant from the FDA for the Phase 2 ARTEMIS trial of MT-401 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and cleared IND applications for MT-601 targeting metastatic pancreatic cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The improved T cell manufacturing process for MT-401 has yielded a production time reduction to 9 days and enhanced product efficacy. Financially, Marker reported a net loss of $29.9 million, down from $41.9 million in 2021, and had a cash position of $11.8 million at year-end.
Marker Therapeutics (Nasdaq: MRKR) announced a Common Stock Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Park Capital Fund for up to $25 million. This agreement allows Marker to sell shares at its discretion over a 24-month period, subject to the effectiveness of a registration statement with the SEC. The proceeds will support the Phase 2 ARTEMIS trial of its lead candidate, MT-401, and other clinical programs. CEO Peter Hoang emphasized the importance of this deal for flexible capital access post-restructuring.
Marker Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRKR) announced FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for MT-601, a T cell product targeting six antigens for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. The IND approval marks a significant milestone as the company prepares to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in 2023. The new manufacturing process for MT-601 allows production in 9 days with a 90% reduction in interventions, improving the final T cell product. The clinical trial follows encouraging results from the Phase 1 TACTOPS study conducted at Baylor College of Medicine.
Marker Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRKR) has been awarded a $2 million U.S. FDA Orphan Products Grant for its Phase 2 ARTEMIS trial of MT-401, targeting post-transplant AML patients. The company has successfully treated six patients using a new T cell manufacturing process, which enhances potency against tumor antigens. Financial results for Q3 2022 show a net loss of $6.9 million, an improvement from $12.4 million the previous year. Cash and equivalents stand at $18.1 million, with R&D expenses rising to $7.3 million. Marker aims to initiate further trials in 2023.