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Cartesian announces positive updated Phase 2b data for Descartes-08 in MG; Phase 3 AURORA on track for H1 2025
Cartesian Therapeutics, Inc.
- Descartes-08 showed 5.5-point average MG-ADL reduction at Month 4 (n=12); 33% reached minimum symptom expression at Month 6.
- Responses durable through Month 12: 80% (4/5) maintained clinically meaningful improvement.
- No CRS or ICANS reported; safety supports outpatient administration without lymphodepleting chemo.
- Phase 3 AURORA trial (n≈100) to begin H1 2025; primary endpoint: ≥3-point MG-ADL improvement vs placebo at Month 4.
- Retreated Phase 2a patients showed rapid responses again; no new safety signals.