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Anixa Biosciences Announces Treatment of Second Patient in Fourth Cohort of Ovarian Cancer CAR-T Clinical Trial

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Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) has announced the treatment of the second patient in the fourth cohort of its Phase 1 clinical trial for ovarian cancer CAR-T therapy. The trial, conducted in partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, is evaluating a novel treatment targeting the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR).

Patients in the fourth cohort are receiving 3 million CAR-positive cells per kilogram of body weight, a 30-fold increase from the initial dose. Notably, no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) have been observed in this cohort. The study focuses on adult women with recurrent ovarian cancer who have progressed after at least two prior lines of therapy, aiming to evaluate safety, determine maximum tolerated dose, and monitor clinical activity.

Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) ha comunicato di aver trattato il secondo paziente nel quarto cohort del suo trial clinico di Fase 1 sulla terapia CAR-T per il cancro ovarico. Lo studio, condotto in collaborazione con il Moffitt Cancer Center, valuta un nuovo approccio terapeutico che prende di mira il recettore dell'ormone follicolo-stimolante (FSHR).

I pazienti del quarto cohort ricevono 3 milioni di cellule CAR-positive per chilogrammo di peso corporeo, un aumento di 30 volte rispetto alla dose iniziale. È importante sottolineare che in questo cohort non sono state osservate tossicità dose-limite (DLT). Lo studio riguarda donne adulte con carcinoma ovarico recidivante che hanno progredito dopo almeno due linee di terapia precedenti, con l'obiettivo di valutare la sicurezza, determinare la dose massima tollerata e monitorare l'attività clinica.

Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) ha anunciado el tratamiento del segundo paciente en la cuarta cohorte de su ensayo clínico de Fase 1 para la terapia CAR-T contra el cáncer de ovario. El ensayo, realizado en colaboración con el Moffitt Cancer Center, está evaluando un novedoso tratamiento dirigido al receptor de la hormona estimulante del folículo (FSHR).

Los pacientes de la cuarta cohorte están recibiendo 3 millones de células CAR-positivas por kilogramo de peso corporal, un incremento de 30 veces respecto a la dosis inicial. Cabe destacar que en esta cohorte no se han observado toxicidades limitantes de la dosis (DLT). El estudio se centra en mujeres adultas con cáncer de ovario recurrente que han progresado tras al menos dos líneas de tratamiento previas, con el objetivo de evaluar la seguridad, determinar la dosis máxima tolerada y monitorizar la actividad clínica.

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Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) a annoncé le traitement du deuxième patient dans la quatrième cohorte de son essai clinique de phase 1 pour la thérapie CAR-T contre le cancer de l'ovaire. L'étude, menée en partenariat avec le Moffitt Cancer Center, évalue un nouveau traitement ciblant le récepteur de l'hormone folliculo-stimulante (FSHR).

Les patientes de la quatrième cohorte reçoivent 3 millions de cellules CAR-positives par kilogramme de poids corporel, soit une augmentation par 30 par rapport à la dose initiale. Il est notable qu'aucune toxicité limitant la dose (DLT) n'a été observée dans cette cohorte. L'étude porte sur des femmes adultes atteintes d'un cancer de l'ovaire récurrent ayant progressé après au moins deux lignes de traitement antérieures, et vise à évaluer la sécurité, déterminer la dose maximale tolérée et surveiller l'activité clinique.

Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) hat die Behandlung des zweiten Patienten in der vierten Kohorte ihrer Phase-1-Studie zur CAR-T-Therapie bei Eierstockkrebs bekanntgegeben. Die Studie, die in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Moffitt Cancer Center durchgeführt wird, prüft eine neuartige Therapie, die auf den follikelstimulierenden Hormonrezeptor (FSHR) abzielt.

Patienten der vierten Kohorte erhalten 3 Millionen CAR-positiver Zellen pro Kilogramm Körpergewicht, was einer 30-fachen Erhöhung gegenüber der Anfangsdosis entspricht. Bemerkenswert ist, dass in dieser Kohorte keine dosislimitierenden Toxizitäten (DLTs) beobachtet wurden. Die Studie richtet sich an erwachsene Frauen mit rezidivierendem Eierstockkrebs, die nach mindestens zwei vorherigen Therapielinien progredient sind, und hat zum Ziel, Sicherheit, maximale verträgliche Dosis und klinische Aktivität zu bewerten.

Positive
  • No dose-limiting toxicities observed even at 30x initial dose level
  • Therapy continues to demonstrate favorable safety profile at higher doses
  • Early indications show potential efficacy signals
Negative
  • Still in early Phase 1 trial stage with limited patient data
  • Efficacy data not yet conclusively demonstrated

Insights

Anixa's ovarian cancer CAR-T therapy progresses to higher dosing with continued favorable safety profile, potentially addressing a critical unmet need.

Anixa's CAR-T clinical trial for recurrent ovarian cancer has reached a significant milestone with the treatment of the second patient in the fourth cohort. This cohort is receiving 3 million CAR-positive cells per kilogram - a substantial 30-fold increase from the initial dose level. The absence of dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) at this elevated dose is particularly noteworthy, as safety concerns often limit cellular therapy development.

The trial targets the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), which shows a highly selective expression pattern: present on ovarian cells, tumor vasculature, and certain cancer cells, but critically absent in healthy tissue. This selectivity is essential for minimizing off-target effects that plague many oncology treatments.

For context, recurrent ovarian cancer represents a significant therapeutic challenge with limited effective options after multiple treatment failures. Patients enrolled in this trial have progressed after at least two prior therapies, placing them in a difficult-to-treat population with poor prognosis.

While efficacy data isn't detailed in this announcement (appropriate for an early Phase 1 trial primarily assessing safety), the mention of "early indications of potential efficacy" suggests some preliminary signals of therapeutic benefit. The ability to safely escalate to substantially higher doses improves the probability of achieving therapeutic concentrations necessary for clinical benefit.

The involvement of Moffitt Cancer Center and the technology's origin from The Wistar Institute adds credibility to this program, representing collaboration between academic innovation and clinical development.

Fourth Cohort Receiving 30x Initial Dose with No Dose-Limiting Toxicities Observed to Date

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ("Anixa" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ANIX), a biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer, today announced that the second patient in the fourth dose cohort has been treated in the ongoing Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the Company's novel chimeric antigen receptor-T cell (CAR-T) therapy for recurrent ovarian cancer. The study is being conducted through a research partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center ("Moffitt").

Patients in the fourth cohort are receiving a dose of three million CAR-positive cells per kilogram of body weight—representing a 30-fold increase over the initial dose level. To date, no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) have been observed in the fourth cohort.

Anixa's proprietary CAR-T program targets the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), which preclinical research indicates is selectively expressed on ovarian cells, tumor vasculature, and certain cancer cells—but not in healthy tissue. The ongoing first-in-human clinical trial () is enrolling adult women with recurrent ovarian cancer who have progressed after at least two prior lines of therapy. The Phase 1 study is designed to evaluate safety, determine the maximum tolerated dose, and monitor initial signals of clinical activity.

"Our therapy continues to demonstrate a favorable safety profile, even at significantly higher cell doses," stated Dr. Amit Kumar, Chairman and CEO of Anixa Biosciences. "While this study is primarily designed to assess safety, we remain encouraged by early indications of potential efficacy as the trial progresses."

Anixa's CAR-T technology was invented by Jose R. Conejo-Garcia, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Immunology in the Department of Integrative Immunobiology at the Duke University School of Medicine. The ongoing clinical trial is being conducted at Moffitt under the direction of Dr. Robert Wenham, Chair of the Gynecologic Oncology Program. Anixa holds an exclusive worldwide license to the FSHR-targeting CAR-T technology from The Wistar Institute.

About Anixa Biosciences, Inc.
Anixa is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the treatment and prevention of cancer. Anixa's therapeutic portfolio consists of an ovarian cancer immunotherapy program being developed in collaboration with Moffitt Cancer Center, which uses a novel type of CAR-T, known as chimeric endocrine receptor-T cell (CER-T) technology. This technology is differentiated from other cell therapies as the natural ligand of the FSHR receptor, FSH, binds to the FSHR receptor on the tumor cell instead of an antibody fragment. Moffitt is a world leader in cancer immunotherapy treatments, pioneering next-generation cell therapies such as CAR-T, and tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) to harness the power of the immune system. The Company's vaccine portfolio includes vaccines being developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to treat and prevent breast cancer and ovarian cancer, as well as additional cancer vaccines to address many intractable cancers, including high incidence malignancies in lung, colon, and prostate. These vaccine technologies focus on immunizing against "retired" proteins that have been found to be expressed in certain forms of cancer. The breast and ovarian cancer vaccines were developed at Cleveland Clinic and exclusively licensed to Anixa. Cleveland Clinic is entitled to royalties and other commercialization revenues from the Company related to these vaccine technologies. Anixa's unique business model of partnering with world-renowned research institutions on all stages of development allows the Company to continually examine emerging technologies in complementary fields for further development and commercialization. To learn more, visit  or follow Anixa on , , and .

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FAQ

What is the current status of Anixa Biosciences' ovarian cancer CAR-T trial?

The trial has reached its fourth cohort, treating patients with 3 million CAR-positive cells per kg, representing a 30-fold increase from initial dosing, with no dose-limiting toxicities observed.

How does Anixa's CAR-T therapy for ovarian cancer work?

The therapy targets the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR), which is selectively expressed on ovarian cells, tumor vasculature, and certain cancer cells, but not in healthy tissue.

Who is eligible for Anixa's ovarian cancer CAR-T clinical trial?

The trial (NCT05316129) is enrolling adult women with recurrent ovarian cancer who have progressed after at least two prior lines of therapy.

What are the main objectives of Anixa's Phase 1 CAR-T trial?

The trial aims to evaluate safety, determine maximum tolerated dose, and monitor initial signals of clinical activity of the CAR-T therapy.

Where is Anixa's ovarian cancer CAR-T trial being conducted?

The clinical trial is being conducted at Moffitt Cancer Center under the direction of Dr. Robert Wenham, Chair of the Gynecologic Oncology Program.
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