In-vivo proof of concept in malignant melanoma
LU Bio has in total invested SEK 6,8 million in Cantargia and holds a position of 53%, others being the founders.
The company has previously presented significant anti malignant effects in an ex-vivo model of human leukemia. The project is based on the original discovery of IL1RAP as a unique receptor on leukemic stem cells in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. The IL1RAP receptor has also been shown to be up-regulated on stem cells of AML and ALL.
"These results validate the concept in-vivo as well as represent an additional therapeutic target for an antibody based therapy against IL1RAP" says Agneta Svedberg, CEO of Cantargia.
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