Nkarta (NASDAQ:NKTX) is ending development of NKX019 in non-Hodgkin lymphoma. However, the candidate will continue to advance for autoimmune disease indications.
The company said that the decision was made based on an assessment of the latest group of large B-cell lymphoma patients in a trial.
NKX019 targets the CD19 protein. It is currently in the clinic under examination as a lupus treatment.