Obsidian Therapeutics to Unveil Breakthrough cytoDRiVE Data at Gene and Cell Therapy Meeting

April 29, 2025
Obsidian Therapeutics to Unveil Breakthrough cytoDRiVE Data at Gene and Cell Therapy Meeting
  • Utilizing cytoDRiVE technology, OBX-115 aims to regulate membrane-bound IL15 in conjunction with the drug acetazolamide, showing potential benefits for patients with advanced melanoma who are resistant to immune checkpoint inhibitors.

  • One of Obsidian's key clinical programs, OBX-115, is an engineered tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy designed to enhance persistence, antitumor activity, and safety for patients suffering from advanced solid tumors.

  • Additionally, the abstract AMA30 presents a proof-of-concept for a novel approach that employs artificial transcription factors to establish gene-ON and gene-OFF states, thereby broadening the applications of cytoDRiVE to include the regulation of secreted proteins and mRNA or siRNA expression.

  • The poster presentation will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 PM Central Time, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage with the innovative research being conducted by Obsidian Therapeutics.

  • During the presentation, Michael Gallo from Obsidian Therapeutics will highlight novel applications of the cytoDRiVE technology, which enables precise regulation of therapeutic proteins by fusing them to drug-responsive domains.

  • Obsidian Therapeutics, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is at the forefront of developing engineered cell and gene therapies aimed at tackling intractable diseases through its innovative cytoDRiVE technology.

  • The company is scheduled to present preclinical data from its cytoDRiVE platform at the upcoming American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Meeting on May 13, 2025.

  • This advanced regulatory capability is essential for gene and cell therapies, facilitating precise genetic control and addressing the complexities associated with repeat dosing of biologics.

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