Newly filed patent describes an unexpected senescence–CTE link; SenoVax™-induced antibodies showed strongest effects among senolytics tested
MIAMI, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --
Immorta Bio, Inc., a scientific longevity company focused on
"Treating Diseases of Aging and Treating Aging as Disease™," today announced the filing of a U.S. patent application covering
unexpected preclinical findings that
senolytic approaches—including the company's senolytic immunotherapy
SenoVax™—improved outcomes in
experimental models of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
CTE is a progressive neurodegenerative condition associated with
repetitive head impacts in athletes, military veterans, and others. It is characterized by mood and behavior changes (e.g., depression, irritability), cognitive decline, and can progress to dementia.
There are currently no approved disease-modifying treatments.
"Our data suggest that
cellular senescence is a driver of CTE-related inflammation and brain injury," said
Thomas E. Ichim, PhD, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Immorta Bio. "In preclinical models,
senolytic strategies reduced CTE-associated signals, with
antibodies generated by SenoVax™ showing the
most pronounced effects among the senolytics we evaluated."
SenoVax™ is a first-in-class
senolytic immunotherapy that trains the immune system to
clear senescent 'zombie' cells implicated in cancer immune evasion and aging. In oncology models, SenoVax™ has shown tumor control across
lung, breast, glioma, and pancreatic settings,
synergy with checkpoint inhibitors, and
immune rejuvenation signals (CD8/NK activity). Immorta Bio has filed an
IND to begin clinical evaluation of SenoVax™ in
advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and is working with the
FDA on a defined
GMP demonstration run as the remaining step prior to IND clearance.
"Seeing our cancer immunotherapy show promise in a
neurologic, trauma-linked disease underscores how
longevity science can unlock
cross-disciplinary therapies," said
Boris N. Reznik, PhD, Chairman and CEO of Immorta Bio. "We're pressing forward to open our
lung cancer trial and, in parallel,
systematically explore CTE and other neurodegenerative indications."
About Immorta Bio
Immorta Bio, Inc. is a longevity-focused biotechnology company developing personalized cellular and immune therapeutics, including
SenoVax™ (senolytic immunotherapy) and
StemCellRevivify™ (personalized cellular rejuvenation and exosomes). Learn more at immortabio.com.
Media & Investor Contact
Immorta Bio, Inc.
+1 (305) 632-2939
[email protected]
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the development, regulatory status, and potential benefits of SenoVax™ and other programs, and potential applications in CTE. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties inherent in drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical development, manufacturing, regulatory review, financing, and market conditions. SenoVax™ has
not been approved for any indication, and the CTE findings are
preclinical. Immorta Bio undertakes no obligation to update these statements
SOURCE Immorta Bio, Inc.
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