LVGN6051

More about LVGN6051

CD137 is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor family. Its alternative names are tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 9 (TNFRSF9), 4-1BB and induced by lymphocyte activation (ILA). It is of interest to immunologists as a co-stimulatory immune checkpoint molecule.
CD137 can be expressed by activated T cells, but to a larger extent on CD8 than on CD4 T cells.
The best characterized activity of CD137 is its costimulatory activity for activated T cells. Crosslinking of CD137 enhances T cell proliferation, IL-2 secretion, survival and cytolytic activity. Further, it can enhance immune activity to eliminate tumors in mice.
Upon administration, anti-CD137 agonistic antibody LVGN6051 binds to and activates CD137 expressed on a variety of leukocyte subsets including activated T lymphocytes and natural killer (NK) cells. This enhances CD137-mediated signaling, induces cytokine production and promotes T-cell mediated anti-tumor immune responses.
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Our Progress

Preliminary antitumor activity in late stage cancer patients was observed Phase I trials of LVGN6051 alone or in combination with anti-PD-1 antibody in the USA, in combination with VEGFR TKI anlotinib in China, in adult patients with advanced malignancies. Combination with pembrolizumab induced rapid antitumor responses in advanced cancer patients with immune-cold tumor or relapsed from prior immunotherapies. The relative clinical results are selected for ASCO 2024.

We are currently preparing the Phase II study of LVGN6051 combination therapy in patient with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

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