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HAYWARD, Calif.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (NYSE:RCUS), a clinical-stage, global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing differentiated molecules and combination therapies for patients with cancer, today announced results from Part 1 of ARC-10, a randomized, open-label, three-arm study evaluating domvanalimab, an Fc-silent anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody, plus zimberelimab, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, (DZ) versus zimberelimab (Z) or chemotherapy in patients with front-line locally advanced or metastatic squamous or non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with PD-L1 tumor proportion score (TPS) ≥50% without the presence of any tumor genomic aberration or driver mutation for which a targeted therapy is approved. This study was conducted in partnership with Gilead Sciences. These results will be presented on November 8 in a late-breaking poster session at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2024 Annual Meeting by Melissa L. Johnson, M.D., Director of the Lung Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, and investigator for the ARC-10 study. “ Domvanalimab plus zimberelimab demonstrated a meaningful improvement in overall survival compared to zimberelimab alone, with a 36% reduction in risk of death and a median overall survival that will exceed two years,” said Melissa L. Johnson, M.D. “ These data provide further evidence that co-inhibiting the TIGIT and PD-1 pathways may result in a greater therapeutic benefit over inhibition of the PD-1 pathway alone.” “ These are the first results demonstrating an improvement in overall survival reported for domvanalimab and zimberelimab,” said Dimitry Nuyten, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer of Arcus. “ They add to the growing body of evidence that domvanalimab, an Fc-silent anti-TIGIT antibody, may have a differentiated efficacy, safety and tolerability profile relative to published data from studies with Fc-enabled anti-TIGIT antibodies.” At the time of data cutoff (DCO, May 17, 2024), 98 patients were randomized and 95 received treatment in Part 1 of the study. The median follow-up was 24.5 months, and as of the DCO, 22 patients remained on treatment (DZ, n=11; Z, n=10; chemo, n=1). Patient baseline demographics were generally balanced across the arms, with a slight imbalance of more patients with adenocarcinoma, ECOG status 0, and brain metastasis favoring the chemotherapy arm. A summary of efficacy results is below. Endpoint DZ (n=38) Z (n=40) Platinum-Doublet Chemo* (n=17) Overall Survival (OS) Median, months (95% CI) NR (13.7-NE) 24.4 (7.8-NE) 11.9 (2.7-NE) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) DZ vs Z 0.64 (0.32-1.25) DZ vs chemo 0.43 (0.20, 0.93) Z vs chemo 0.63 (0.30-1.29) 12-Month Survival Rate (95% CI) 68% 57% 50% Events, % (n) 36.8 (14) 52.5 (21) 70.6 (12) Progression-Free Survival (PFS)** Median, months (95% CI) 11.5 (4.0-26.2) 6.2 (2.5-12.3) 9.6 (2.6-16.4) Hazard Ratio (95% CI) DZ vs Z 0.69 (0.40-1.18) DZ vs chemo 0.69 (0.35, 1.38) Z vs chemo 1.07 (0.56-2.05) Events, % (n) 36.8 (14) 75.0 (30) 76.5 (13) Confirmed Objective Response Rate** % (n) [95% CI] 44.7 (17) [28.6-61.7] 35.0 (14) [20.6-51.7] 35.3 (6) [14.2-61.7] CI: confidence interval; NE: not evaluable; NR: not reached. *Carboplatin with either paclitaxel or pemetrexed. **Assessed per investigator according to RECIST v1.1. DZ and Z were generally well tolerated with no new safety concerns at the time of DCO. Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) leading to treatment discontinuation were higher for chemotherapy (23.5%) than for DZ (10.5%) and Z (7.5%). Infusion-related reactions were low (DZ, 7.9%; Z, 2.5%; chemotherapy, 0%). Grade ≥3 TRAEs were higher for chemotherapy (47.1%) than for DZ (21.1%) or Z (15.0%). TRAEs leading to death were lower for DZ (2.6%; n=1 sudden death) vs Z (10.0%; n=1 each sudden death, acute kidney injury, acute myocardial infarction, intestinal perforation) or chemotherapy (11.8%; n=1 each febrile neutropenia, ischemic stroke). Investors may dial into the earnings conference call at +1 (404) 975-4839 (local) or +1 (833) 470-1428 (toll-free), using Access Code: 940081, on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET. Participants may also register for the call online using this link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=4818aee3&confId=72838 . To access the live webcast and accompanying slide presentation, please visit the “Investors & Media” section of the Arcus Biosciences website at www.arcusbio.com . A replay will be available following the live event. About the ARC-10 Study ARC-10 was initially initiated and conducted as a randomized Phase 3 trial; the protocol was subsequently amended to evaluate domvanalimab plus zimberelimab versus pembrolizumab (part 2). Part 1 of the ARC-10 study is a multicenter, randomized, open-label study for patients with front-line locally advanced or metastatic squamous or non-squamous NSCLC with PD-L1 TPS ≥50% without the presence of any tumor genomic aberration or driver mutation for which a targeted therapy is approved. The study randomized patients 2:2:1 across the three study arms to receive every three weeks: (1) 15 mg/kg of domvanalimab plus 360 mg/kg of zimberelimab, (2) 360 mg/kg of zimberelimab or (3) platinum doublet chemotherapy in countries where anti-PD-(L)1 monotherapy was not yet standard of care. The primary endpoint was PFS per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST 1.1). The secondary endpoints were OS, confirmed ORR and safety. About Domvanalimab Domvanalimab is the most clinically advanced Fc-silent investigational monoclonal antibody that was specifically designed with Fc-silent properties to block and bind to the T-cell immunoreceptor with Ig and ITIM domains (TIGIT), a checkpoint receptor on immune cells that acts as a brake on the anticancer immune response. By binding to TIGIT with Fc-silent properties, domvanalimab is believed to work by freeing up immune-activating pathways and activating immune cells to attack and kill cancer cells without depleting the peripheral regulatory T cells important in avoiding immune-related toxicity. Combined inhibition of both TIGIT and programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) is believed to significantly enhance immune cell activation, as these checkpoint receptors play distinct, complementary roles in anti-tumor activity. Domvanalimab is being evaluated in combination with anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibodies, including zimberelimab, as well as other investigational cancer immunotherapies and A2a/A2b adenosine receptor antagonist etrumadenant, in multiple ongoing and planned early and late-stage clinical studies in various tumor types. About Zimberelimab Zimberelimab is an anti-programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antibody that binds PD-1, with the goal of restoring the anti-tumor activity of T cells. Zimberelimab has demonstrated high affinity, selectivity and potency in various tumor types. Zimberelimab is being evaluated in the U.S. and globally as a foundational anti-PD-1 treatment option in multiple ongoing and planned early and late-stage clinical studies in combination with other immunotherapies, including investigational Fc-silent anti-TIGIT monoclonal antibody domvanalimab and A2a/A2b adenosine receptor antagonist etrumadenant. Guangzhou Gloria Biosciences Co. Ltd., which holds commercialization rights for zimberelimab in greater China, has obtained approval for zimberelimab for the treatment of recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer and for relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin's lymphoma. Zimberelimab is not approved for any use in the U.S. or other regions outside of China. Gloria conducts its development and commercialization activities independent of Arcus and Gilead. Domvanalimab and zimberelimab are investigational molecules. Arcus and Gilead have not received approval from any regulatory authority for any commercial use globally, and their safety and efficacy for the treatment of lung cancer have not been established. About Arcus Biosciences Arcus Biosciences is a clinical-stage, global biopharmaceutical company developing differentiated molecules and combination medicines for people with cancer. In partnership with industry collaborators, patients and physicians around the world, Arcus is expediting the development of first- or best-in-class medicines against well-characterized biological targets and pathways and studying novel, biology-driven combinations that have the potential to help people with cancer live longer. Founded in 2015, the company has expedited the development of multiple investigational medicines into clinical studies, including new combination approaches that target TIGIT, PD-1, HIF-2a, CD73, dual A2a/A2b receptor, CD39, and AXL. For more information about Arcus Biosciences’ clinical and preclinical programs, please visit www.arcusbio.com . Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements regarding events or results to occur in the future contained herein are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, the statements in Dr. Nuyten’s and Dr. Johnson’s quotes and statements regarding the efficacy, safety or potential of domvanalimab and/or zimberelimab; the mechanisms of action for any of our investigational products; and current or future combinations involving our investigational products, including the potential benefit or effect of any such combinations. All forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other important factors that may cause Arcus’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: interim data not being replicated in other ongoing or future studies evaluating the same investigational molecules or regimen; the unexpected emergence of adverse events or other undesirable side effects in Arcus’s investigational products, including domvanalimab and zimberelimab; Arcus’s dependence on the collaboration with Gilead for the successful development and commercialization of its optioned molecules, including domvanalimab and zimberelimab; difficulties associated with the management of the collaboration activities with our strategic partners or expanded clinical programs; changes in the competitive landscape for Arcus’s programs; and the inherent uncertainty associated with pharmaceutical product development and clinical trials. 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iStock, Tati Campelo High response rates reported by GSK and iTeos at the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress offer a ray of light for anti-TIGIT therapies after a string of failures. GSK and iTeos Therapeutics revealed data Saturday from the Phase II GALAXIES Lung-201 platform Phase II study, showing that Jemperli and the investigational anti-TIGIT therapy belrestotug elicited promising response rates in patients with non-small cell lung cancer. After at least 5.6 months of follow-up, the combination treatment resulted in a confirmed objective response rate of approximately 60% for every dose. In iTeos’ news release of the data drop, the partners called this effect a “clinically meaningful improvement,” noting that it represented an increase of around 30% versus Jemperli (dostarlimab) alone. Circulating tumor DNA levels also dropped by 94% and 97% from baseline to week 7 in patients who received 400 mg and 1,000 mg of belrestotug, respectively. Jemperli monotherapy counterparts, on the other hand, saw a 65% dip in circulating tumor DNA during this time frame. GSK and iTeos presented these data at the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO 2024). Michel Detheux, iTeos’ president and CEO, noted in a statement that the partners are “encouraged” by these data, which points to the “potential differentiation” of combining an anti-TIGIT therapy with a PD-1 treatment. “The improvement in depth of response in tumor measurement in patients treated with the doublet compared to those treated with PD-1 alone holds promising therapeutic potential for a patient population with limited options,” Detheux added. GALAXIES Lung-201 is a randomized and open-label study that pit the doublet therapy against Jemperli monotherapy in non-small cell lung cancer patients deemed to have high expression levels of PD-L1. To be eligible for inclusion, patients should have been previously untreated and have unresectable and locally advanced or metastatic disease. Aside from efficacy, GALAXIES Lung-201 also looked at the safety of Jemperli plus belrestotug. Results showed that the doublet resulted in higher rates of immune-related adverse events, though these were “generally manageable,” according to Saturday’s news release. Common treatment-related toxicities include skin and subcutaneous disorders, and endocrine disorders. GSK and iTeos are continuing to push the combo regimen toward registration with the recently launched GALAXIES Lung-301 study, which will focus on the same treatment setting and indication. Belrestotug is an IgG1 monoclonal antibody designed to target TIGIT, a crucial inhibitory receptor that cancer cells exploit to suppress the body’s innate and adoptive immune responses. By blocking TIGIT, belrestotug boosts the body’s anti-tumor response, helping to release cytokines and activate antibody-dependent cell-killing mechanisms. With the ESMO 2024 readout, belrestotug returns some much-needed enthusiasm in the TIGIT space, which in recent months has hit a rough patch. In May 2024, Merck scrapped its Phase III melanoma program after the anti-TIGIT antibody vibostolimab, when combined with Keytruda (pembrolizumab), elicited high rates of study dropout due to side effects. In July, Roche was also forced to end a Phase II/III study after its anti-TIGIT therapy tiragolumab, plus Tecentriq (atezolizumab), failed to boost progression-free survival in non-squamous NSCLC patients versus Keytruda plus chemotherapy. A month later, in August 2024, BMS turned its back on a $1.5 billion contract with Agenus and gave back the rights to the anti-TIGIT bispecific antibody AGEN1777.