Orgenesis Announces Positive Results From a Real-World Study of ORG-101 CAR-T Therapy in Patients with CD19+ Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
29 August 2024 - 10:30PM
Orgenesis Inc. (NASDAQ: ORGS)
(“Orgenesis” or the “Company”), a global biotech company working to
unlock the full potential of cell and gene therapies (CGT) in order
to improve access and outcomes in healthcare, today announced
positive clinical trial results for a real-world study of CD19
CAR-T therapy, ORG-101, in patients with CD19+ Acute Lymphoblastic
Leukemia (B-cell ALL). Harley Street Healthcare Group intends to
set up a Global Cancer Initiative through its joint venture with
Orgenesis, with a focus to democratize Advance Therapies and
support further clinical development.
The top-line efficacy and safety data from the
study had a complete response (CR )of 82% in adult patients and 93%
in pediatric patients. Moreover, the incidence of severe Cytokine
Release Syndrome (CRS), a common safety concern associated with
CAR-T therapies, was found to be low, 2% in adult patients and 6%
in pediatric patients, compared to currently approved treatments.
This suggests a favorable safety profile for ORG-101. CRS is a
systemic reaction caused by an exaggerated immune response to
immunotherapy, which is a significant safety issue in conventional
CAR-T treatments. The data, derived from 233 patients originated
from a real-world study at a leading hematology center in China
(additional details can be found in the Company's scientific
presentation to be filed as an exhibit to a Form 8-K).
Orgenesis is leveraging its recently acquired
GMP-Validated Platform to implement the CAR-T therapy, which has
been adapted to a decentralized production model. This model is
designed to expedite capacity setup, enhance production efficiency,
and reduce treatment costs. The production data as well as the cost
analysis provide additional confirmation that the Orgenesis
decentralized approach is a potential alternative cost-efficient
way to provide access to Advanced Therapies.
ORG-101 utilizes a third-generation lentiviral
vector with a proprietary CAR construct, coupled with streamlined
and decentralized onsite production and analytic testing. This
approach offers a highly affordable solution compared to
traditional CAR-T therapies that are produced in centralized
facilities.
The Company has held meetings with the FDA in
the U.S., the Israeli MOH and the Paul-Ehrlich-Institute in Germany
in regard to ORG-101. The Company is now preparing to initiate its
own Phase 1/2 clinical multicenter study with an initial clinical
site at the General University Hospital of Patras in Greece,
supported by its Enterprise Greece Grant, with the goal of
expanding to additional locations of the Orgenesis network of
hospital partnerships.
Vered Caplan, CEO of Orgenesis, commented, “We
believe that these clinical results combined with our GMP-Validated
Platform are a significant step forward for our strategy to combine
our strong capabilities in decentralized cell therapy production
with our regional partnerships. Not only has the product shown
initial signs of positive clinical outcomes, but our production
data also validated that Orgenesis’ cost-effective decentralized
cell processing has the potential to improve access to this
treatment and reduce costs. We remain committed to bringing this
and other potentially life-saving treatments to patients in need
worldwide.”
Sanjeev Kumar, Chief Visionary Officer at Harley
Street Healthcare Group, discussed the plans for the Global Cancer
Initiative: “Cancer is increasingly affecting younger populations.
We expect that our Global Cancer Initiative will be based on
contributions from varies partners fully committed in making cancer
therapies more affordable globally with a focus to democratize
Advance Therapies and will strategically support our biobanking
partnership and Orgenesis’ decentralized solutions to lower the
cost and increase access to these therapies.”
About OrgenesisOrgenesis is a
global biotech company that has been committed to unlocking the
potential of cell and gene therapies (CGTs) since 2012 as well as a
paradigm-shifting decentralized approach to processing since 2020.
This new model allows Orgenesis to bring academia, hospitals, and
industry together to make these essential therapies a reality
sooner rather than later. Orgenesis is focusing on advancing its
CGTs toward eventual commercialization, while partnering with key
industry stakeholders to provide a rapid, globally harmonized
pathway for these therapies to reach and treat a larger numbers of
patients more cost effectively and with better outcomes through
great science and decentralized production. Additional information
about the Company is available at: www.orgenesis.com.
About Harley Street Healthcare
GroupHarley Street Healthcare Group (HSHG), including its
brands and subsidiaries, the Harley Club and HARLEY of LONDON,
provides integrated health & wellness services to its global
client base by bringing together the best of modern medicine,
state-of-the-art technological innovations wrapped around the
resourcefulness of ancient healing systems. Based in London with a
growing global presence, HSHG is focused on being an invested
partner in the health & wellness journey of its customers
through a proactive, personalized and preventative approach to
delivering healthcare, moving away from the current industrial sick
care system.
More information on the group is available
at:www.theharleyclub.com, www.harleyoflondon.co.uk
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking
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Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
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initial safety and efficacy profiles of ORG-101 are forward-looking
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trans differentiation technology as therapeutic treatment for
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IR contact for Orgenesis:Crescendo
Communications, LLCTel: 212-671-1021Orgs@crescendo-ir.com
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