On November 4, 2024 Neogap Therapeutics, a Swedish clinical-stage biotechnology company, reported that it has entered a strategic collaboration with NorthX Biologics, a leading CDMO, to advance manufacturing strategies for Neogap’s personalised cancer cell therapy (Press release, Neogap Therapeutics, NOV 4, 2024, View Source [SID1234647663]). Supported by ongoing funding from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator, the partnership aims to optimise and scale production for future clinical trials.
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Neogap Therapeutics develops pTTL (personalised Tumour Trained Lymphocytes), a cell therapy designed to treat solid tumours by training the immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells through the patient’s unique neoantigens. Currently, pTTL is under evaluation in a Phase I/II clinical trial focused on assessing its safety and tolerability in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
The collaboration, carried out within the framework of the EIC Accelerator program, aims to establish a robust, cost-effective production setup that enhances both productivity and scalability.
The project includes a comprehensive analysis of Neogap’s manufacturing protocols, with a focus on scale-out strategies and GMP process industrialisation to support large-scale clinical trials and eventual commercialisation. The goal is to implement streamlined production processes and logistics, increasing resilience and cost-effectiveness as Neogap progresses toward broader clinical applications and greater patient access.
Samuel Svensson, CEO of Neogap Therapeutics, comments: "Partnering with NorthX Biologics is an important step in preparing our therapy for future trials beyond the current Phase 1 study. Establishing a reliable and cost-effective manufacturing process is key to our clinical and commercial goals. We’re excited for our team to work closely with NorthX’s experts, combining our strengths to develop a scalable solution that will allow us to treat a larger patient population as we advance."
Janet Hoogstraate, CEO of NorthX Biologics, comments: "At NorthX Biologics, we are proud to be ‘beyond CDMO’ – a proactive partner that actively contributes to the development of future medicines by collaborating with innovative companies like Neogap Therapeutics. Through our close partnership, we leverage our expertise and Innovation Hub to support at every stage, from initial concept to scalable production of pioneering cell therapies. Together, we are driving groundbreaking innovations forward to improve patients’ lives around the world."