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Sana reports SC291 ARDENT interim data with responses and immune evasion; cash $205.4M
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.
- Preliminary cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of Jan 2, 2024: approximately $205.4 million.
- ARDENT interim: 4 evaluable patients; 3 partial responses including ongoing complete responses; no DLTs, GVHD, or CRS/ICANS.
- HIP-edited CAR T cells evaded innate and adaptive immune responses in all 4 evaluable patients; non-HIP cells were recognized.
- IND cleared for GLEAM (lupus/vasculitis) and VIVID (CD22 CAR T) trials; data expected in 2024.
- Preclinical: HIP primary islets in diabetic NHP achieved insulin independence for 6 months without immunosuppression; IST of UP421 authorized.