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A2B530 consists of an activator that targets carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and a blocker that targets HLA-A*02, which is intended to provide selective killing of tumor tissues. It is being investigated for colorectal, pancreatic and non-small cell lung cancers.
A2 Bio’s candidate has been validated by robust pre-clinical in vitro and in vivo studies. Tmod™ CEA-targeted CAR T cells, A2B530, can seek CEA expressing tumors, then activate, proliferate and eliminate the tumors while protecting against activity on normal tissues.
A2B530 (Tmod CEA CAR T cell Therapy), selectively kill tumor cells while sparing normal cells, demonstrating the potential providing a radical new way to safely and effectively treat solid tumor cancers.
A2 will continue research and preclinical development of its undisclosed Tmod cell therapy candidate (its third candidate therapy), with the parties to co-fund A2’s clinical development and allogeneic manufacturing activities through Phase 1.
Proceeds will fund the advancement of its Tmod (T-cell module) platform and the clinical development and in-house manufacturing of its three near-term product candidates.