Journal Article DKFZ-2026-01430

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Tobemstomig, a novel bispecific antibody, preferentially blocks PD-1 and LAG-3 on CD8 TILs to expand stem-like T-cells for sustained tumor control.

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2026
American Association for Cancer Research Philadelphia, Pa.

Cancer research communications nn, nn () [10.1158/2767-9764.CRC-26-0207]
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Abstract: Checkpoint inhibitors targeting PD-1 have shown unprecedented efficacy in some cancer patients; however, co-expression of the immune-checkpoint LAG-3 by tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) might hinder such efficacy. PD-1 and LAG-3 are established markers of T-cell exhaustion in cancer and are co-expressed by stem-like CD8 T cells, a population critical for the response to anti-PD1 therapy, providing the rationale for their dual-blockade. Yet, blocking LAG-3 can lead to the expansion of regulatory T cells, reducing the efficacy of anti-LAG-3 therapy on CD8 TILs. To address this limitation, we developed tobemstomig, a novel bispecific antibody to preferentially and simultaneously block PD-1 and LAG-3 in cis on tumor-specific CD8 TILs, while sparing Tregs. It provided superior tumor growth inhibition in mouse models by replenishing stem-like cells and cytotoxic effector CD8 TILs, resulting in durable responses compared to monospecific antibodies targeting PD-1 and LAG-3 separately, which eroded the stem-like T cell pool over time.

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  1. Modellierung Biol. Systeme (B086)
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  1. 312 - Funktionelle und strukturelle Genomforschung (POF4-312) (POF4-312)

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