NEW YORK, NY, USA I September 15, 2016 I Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. (LBIO), a biotechnology company developing novel cancer immunotherapies based on tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with PolyBioCept AB, a corporation organized under the laws of Sweden, and a related clinical trials agreement to sponsor two clinical studies in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer at the Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.
Under the terms of the license agreement, Lion gained exclusive worldwide rights to two international patent applications related to a specific combination of cytokines for use in the expansion, selection and enrichment of TIL products for the treatment of multiple cancer indications. Lion also has co-exclusive worldwide rights (with PolyBioCept) to make genetically engineered TIL using the cytokine cocktail for use in multiple cancer indications.
Under the terms of the clinical trials agreement, Lion will fund two clinical studies in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer to be conducted at the Karolinska University Hospital in which TIL is manufactured using the licensed combination of cytokines.
“In addition to our ongoing efforts to develop treatments for patients with metastatic melanoma using TIL therapy, we are committed to expanding the use of TIL for patients with other solid tumors. We are excited to be working with PolyBioCept and the Karolinska University Hospital to treat glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer patients with TIL manufactured with a new combination of cytokines developed by researchers at the Karolinska Institute. Our partnership with Karolinska further positions Lion to be a leader in developing cell-based immunotherapies that can treat solid tumor indications,” said Maria Fardis, PhD, MBA, Lion Biotechnologies President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Markus Maeurer, head of the division Therapeutic Immunology (TIM), Department of Laboratory Medicine and senior physician at the center for allogeneic stem cell transplantation, Karolinska University Hospital, and Dr. Ernest Dodoo Deputy Head Division Therapeutic Immunology, director Neuro-Oncology Program and director Gamma Knife Program at the Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University Hospital said, “We are pleased to be working with Lion Biotechnologies in advancing the TIL technology through the conduct of two Phase I trials at the Karolinska University Hospital. These trials are aligned with the vision of the Karolinska University Hospital to make a significant contribution to the improvement of human health. We are pleased to offer these immunological therapies for glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer patients in need of individually-tailored care.”
Lion will pay PolyBioCept $2.5 million in upfront payments under the exclusive license. Lion will also make additional payments (in cash and in shares of Lion’s common stock) upon achievement of certain clinical, regulatory and sales milestones. The clinical trials agreement calls for a total of $1.7 million to be paid to the Karolinska University Hospital and PolyBioCept to conduct the clinical trials in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.
About Lion Biotechnologies, Inc.
Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of cancer immunotherapy products for the treatment of various cancers. The Company’s lead product candidate is an adoptive cell therapy using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for the treatment of patients with refractory metastatic melanoma. TIL therapy is also being evaluated in clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center. For more information, please visit http://www.lionbio.com.
About PolyBioCept AB
PolyBioCept AB is a spin-out of the Karolinska University Hospital dedicated to advancing cell therapies and cell therapy-derived technologies from scientific concepts to registered treatments.
About Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital is leading medical development in Sweden and promotes the integration of care, research and education while keeping patient interests in focus. The Karolinska University Hospital provides highly specialized medical care with a long-term vision to advance quality of care with clinical research, to strengthen cooperation with industry and to advance knowledge to enhance future health care.
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NEW YORK, NY, USA I September 15, 2016 I Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. (LBIO), a biotechnology company developing novel cancer immunotherapies based on tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with PolyBioCept AB, a corporation organized under the laws of Sweden, and a related clinical trials agreement to sponsor two clinical studies in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer at the Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.
Under the terms of the license agreement, Lion gained exclusive worldwide rights to two international patent applications related to a specific combination of cytokines for use in the expansion, selection and enrichment of TIL products for the treatment of multiple cancer indications. Lion also has co-exclusive worldwide rights (with PolyBioCept) to make genetically engineered TIL using the cytokine cocktail for use in multiple cancer indications.
Under the terms of the clinical trials agreement, Lion will fund two clinical studies in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer to be conducted at the Karolinska University Hospital in which TIL is manufactured using the licensed combination of cytokines.
“In addition to our ongoing efforts to develop treatments for patients with metastatic melanoma using TIL therapy, we are committed to expanding the use of TIL for patients with other solid tumors. We are excited to be working with PolyBioCept and the Karolinska University Hospital to treat glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer patients with TIL manufactured with a new combination of cytokines developed by researchers at the Karolinska Institute. Our partnership with Karolinska further positions Lion to be a leader in developing cell-based immunotherapies that can treat solid tumor indications,” said Maria Fardis, PhD, MBA, Lion Biotechnologies President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Markus Maeurer, head of the division Therapeutic Immunology (TIM), Department of Laboratory Medicine and senior physician at the center for allogeneic stem cell transplantation, Karolinska University Hospital, and Dr. Ernest Dodoo Deputy Head Division Therapeutic Immunology, director Neuro-Oncology Program and director Gamma Knife Program at the Department of Neurosurgery, Karolinska University Hospital said, “We are pleased to be working with Lion Biotechnologies in advancing the TIL technology through the conduct of two Phase I trials at the Karolinska University Hospital. These trials are aligned with the vision of the Karolinska University Hospital to make a significant contribution to the improvement of human health. We are pleased to offer these immunological therapies for glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer patients in need of individually-tailored care.”
Lion will pay PolyBioCept $2.5 million in upfront payments under the exclusive license. Lion will also make additional payments (in cash and in shares of Lion’s common stock) upon achievement of certain clinical, regulatory and sales milestones. The clinical trials agreement calls for a total of $1.7 million to be paid to the Karolinska University Hospital and PolyBioCept to conduct the clinical trials in glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer.
About Lion Biotechnologies, Inc.
Lion Biotechnologies, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of cancer immunotherapy products for the treatment of various cancers. The Company’s lead product candidate is an adoptive cell therapy using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) for the treatment of patients with refractory metastatic melanoma. TIL therapy is also being evaluated in clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute, MD Anderson Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center. For more information, please visit http://www.lionbio.com.
About PolyBioCept AB
PolyBioCept AB is a spin-out of the Karolinska University Hospital dedicated to advancing cell therapies and cell therapy-derived technologies from scientific concepts to registered treatments.
About Karolinska University Hospital
Karolinska University Hospital is leading medical development in Sweden and promotes the integration of care, research and education while keeping patient interests in focus. The Karolinska University Hospital provides highly specialized medical care with a long-term vision to advance quality of care with clinical research, to strengthen cooperation with industry and to advance knowledge to enhance future health care.
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