On November 22, 2023 myNEO N.V. (myNEO Therapeutics) and CureVac N.V. (Nasdaq CVAC) reported that CureVac has exercised two exclusive options on selected sets of potential cancer vaccine antigen targets (Press release, myNEO Therapeutics , NOV 22, 2023, View Source [SID1234640212]). Since the initiation of the myNEO Therapeutics-CureVac partnership in May 2022, both companies have closely collaborated and have achieved several important milestones. In this collaboration, myNEO Therapeutics has used its advanced AI-powered technology platform to analyze extensive biological datasets and has identified a collection of novel shared antigen targets associated with two cancer indications.
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The identified antigen targets demonstrated strong immunogenicity in undisclosed preclinical studies. CureVac will select the most promising targets for validation and consideration for the design of potential mRNA cancer vaccine candidates.
Cedric Bogaert, CEO of myNEO Therapeutics, said: "We are excited by the rapid progress achieved in this collaborative program with CureVac. CureVac’s decision to exercise its options is a strong validation of our ImmunoEngine platform and the results it has generated. This milestone achievement is indicative of our position as a leading company in the field of novel cancer target discovery. We very much look forward to continuing our highly productive partnership with CureVac."
"We see great value in our partnership with myNEO Therapeutics as we explore the promise of mRNA vaccines in cancer applications," Dr. Myriam Mendila, Chief Development Officer at CureVac added. "myNEO Therapeutics’ identification of novel tumor antigens expands our clinical options and is an important enabler to propel our work on cancer vaccines forward. We are pleased to have achieved this important milestone at this early stage of our partnership."
myNEO Therapeutics recently announced its transition from a leader in immunogenomic profiling towards an integrated product development company with a clear focus on the discovery of novel breakthrough cancer immunotherapies either by internal development or in collaboration with strategic partners.