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Carisma nominates first in vivo CAR-M candidate under Moderna collab; $2M milestone triggered
Carisma Therapeutics Inc.
- Development candidate targets Glypican-3 for solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Nomination triggers a $2M milestone payment to Carisma from Moderna.
- Candidate uses Carisma's CAR-M expertise and Moderna's mRNA/LNP platform for in vivo cell therapy.
- Moderna leads development and commercialization; four undisclosed oncology targets also nominated.
- Pre-clinical data showed successful in vivo creation of CAR-M redirecting myeloid cells against cancer.