First Patient in BTKi Combination Cohort of azer-cel study

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Release Time 28 May 2026, 9:41 a.m.
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 Imugene Doses First Patient in BTKi Combination Cohort of azer-cel Phase 1b Study
Key Points
  • First patient dosed in BTKi combination cohort of azer-cel Phase 1b study
  • Patient with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) who failed prior BTKi therapy
  • Aim to explore improved activity of azer-cel and BTKi in combination
Full Summary

Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU) has announced the enrollment of the first patient in the BTK inhibitor (BTKi) combination cohort of its ongoing Phase 1b basket study of azer-cel, an off-the-shelf CAR T cell therapy. The patient, diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) and having failed prior BTKi therapy, is part of a cohort evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of azer-cel in combination with a BTKi. This expansion of the clinical scope aims to explore whether concurrent treatment may enhance the activity of azer-cel and BTKi, addressing a significant unmet medical need as many patients develop resistance or intolerance to BTKi therapy.