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Vaccinex reports 100% recurrence-free at 24 months in Stage III melanoma triple combination
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- Triple combo (pepinemab+nivolumab+ipilimumab) achieved 100% recurrence-free survival at 24 months vs <40% for dual combos.
- LAG-3 upregulation identified as resistance mechanism to pepinemab+nivolumab; rationale for triple with LAG-3 inhibitor.
- Pepinemab combinations induced tertiary lymphoid structures and CD26hi CD4+ T cells in tumors.
- Phase 1/2 trial enrolling for pepinemab+trastuzumab+DC vaccine in HER2+ metastatic breast cancer (NCT05378464).
- Interim analysis of KEYNOTE-B84 (pepinemab+KEYTRUDA in HNSCC) expected in Q1 2023.