Imugene (ASX:IMU) opened its first Australian site for a phase 1b trial investigating the use of cell therapy azercabtagene zapreleucel as a potential treatment for patients with relapsed or diffused large-B lymphoma, according to a Friday filing with the Australian bourse.
The US portion of the trial showed three patients having a complete response using the therapy, the filing said.
Patient recruitment at the Australian site is slated for November, the filing added.
The company's shares closed up more than 2% Friday.
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