Alkermes Cites IL-2 Differentiation As It Moves To Phase III, And Seeks A Partner

Company Touts Nemvaleukin At Investor Day

 
• By Alaric DeArment
  
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Executives pointed to the IL-2 variant drug’s potential for subcutaneous administration as a key differentiator from other IL-2 variant programs.

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Alkermes looks to keep parts of its nemvaleukin program in-house while also seeking a partner for its broader development. • Source: Shutterstock

Alkermes plc executives made a big deal out of the company’s early-stage immuno-oncology asset nemvaleukin during its recent investor day, in particular seeking to differentiate the asset from other IL-2 drugs by emphasizing its single-agent activity and potential for easier dosing. The company continues to look for a partner that can take nemvaleukin into a broad registrational program.

The Dublin-based company is planning on “a bit of a combination strategy" of going it alone and seeking a partner...

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