PDS Biotechnology to Present at the World Vaccine & Immunotherapy Congress West Coast 2019 – Yahoo Finance

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDS Biotechnology Corporation (PDSB), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing multiple therapies based on the Companys proprietary Versamune T-cell activating technology, today announced that Lauren V. Wood, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of PDS Biotechnology, has been selected to deliver an oral presentation on the Companys novel T-cell activating immunotherapy platform, Versamune, at the World Vaccine & Immunotherapy Congress West Coast 2019, taking place on December 2-5, 2019 in San Francisco, CA.

Details for the presentation are below:

Presentation Title: Versamune: A Novel T-cell Activating Immunotherapy PlatformTopic: Engaging T-Cells, Cancer Antibodies, and CombinationsPresenter: Dr. Lauren V. Wood, Chief Medical Officer, PDS BiotechnologyDate: Wednesday, December 4, 2019Time: 3:00pm PST

The Versamune platform is PDS Biotechs proprietary, synthetic lipid-based T-cell activating platform, which works by facilitating several critical immunological pathways. Versamunes mechanism of action involves the effective cross-presentation of tumor antigens via the MHC Class I and Class II pathways to prime tumor-specific CD8+ and CD4+ T-cells as well the potent up-regulation of Type 1 interferon genes within the lymph nodes, promoting effective T-cell migration, activation and proliferation. These mechanisms promote strong in-vivo induction of polyfunctional tumor-targeting CD8+ killer T-cells. Versamunes activation specifically of type 1 interferons coupled with the lack of significant systemic cytokine release results in a highly favorable safety profile that has potential uses in combination with checkpoint inhibitors and other therapeutic agents. In a phase 1 human clinical trial PDS Biotechnologys lead Versamune-based immunotherapy exhibited potent antigen-specific CD8+ T-cell induction with an average of over 20-fold increase in the blood circulation within 14 days of treatment. The strong T-cell induction also resulted in complete regression of lesions in the majority of treated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) patients. The ability to induce high levels of CD8+ killer T-cells in vivo has resulted in potent synergy with checkpoint inhibitors in preclinical studies. Upcoming phase 2 clinical trials to confirm the unique synergy will also be presented.

About PDS Biotechnology

PDS Biotechnology is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing multiple therapies based on the Companys proprietary Versamune T-cell activating technology platform. The Versamune platform effectively delivers tumor-specific antigens for in-vivo uptake and processing, while also activating a critical immunological pathway, the type 1 interferon pathway, thus resulting in the production of potent tumor-specific killer T-cells. Using Versamune, PDS Biotechnology is engineering therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells and break down their defense systems to effectively attack and destroy tumors. PDS Biotechnologys pipeline combines the Versamune technology with tumor-specific antigens across several cancer types. To learn more, please visit http://www.pdsbiotech.com or follow us on Twitter at @PDSBiotech.

About PDS0101

PDS Biotechnologys lead candidate, PDS0101, combines the utility of the Versamune platform with targeted antigens in HPV-expressing cancers. In partnership with Merck and the National Cancer Institute (NCI), PDS Biotechnology is advancing PD0101 to Phase 2 studies in head and neck cancer and in HPV-related advanced cancer.

Forward Looking Statements

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