IMAB
Transforming Potential into Reality
I-Mab Biopharma
April 2025
Positioning Company for Accelerated Growth, with Focus on Precision Immuno-Oncology Therapeutics
Defined strategy for three clinically active programs
Givastomig (Claudin 18.2 x 4-1BB bispecific) leads the pipeline
Executing on clinical strategy via disciplined capital approach
Completed divestiture of China operations in 2024
I-Mab 2.0 - Lean and Focused U.S. Biotech
Legacy I-Mab
I-Mab 2.0
Taking a Step Beyond Traditional Early Drug Development
ASSET
PHASE 1
PHASE 2
PHASE 3
CLINICAL DEVELOPMENT STATUS/POTENTIAL NEXT STEPS PARTNERSHIPS
Givastomig1 CLDN18.2 X 4-1BB Bispecific Ab
1L GC, GEJ, EAC: Target population of ~137k patients2
2H 2025: Phase 1b dose escalation data presentation in combination with nivolumab + chemo
1H 2026: Phase 1b dose expansion data presentation in combination with nivolumab + chemo
Uliledlimab CD73 mAb
1L mNSCLC: Target population of 300k+ patients3
2026: Phase 2 PFS data from ongoing TJBio study (China-only) evaluating combination with toripalimab in CD73 positive patients
TJ Bio
Ragistomig1 PD-L1 X 4-1BB Bispecific Ab
Refractory/relapsed cancers: PD-(L)1 progression impacts most patients with metastatic disease
2025: Expanded dose ranging studies underway to identify appropriate tumor types for further development
1. Co-developed with ABL Bio (givastomig also known as ABL111, ragistomig also known as ABL503)
2. Kohei Shitara, et al, 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting (June 2-6), poster #4035; Markets include U.S., five E.U., and Japan based on Data Monitor Biomed Tracker
3. Global Data Epidemiology Data, Guidehouse legacy research
Notes: mNSCLC = metastatic non-small cell lung cancer; PD-(L)1 refers to inhibitors of PD-L1 or PD-1; Ab = antibody; mAb = monoclonal antibody; GC = gastric cancers; GEJ = gastroesophageal junction; EAC = esophageal adenocarcinoma cancer; 1L = first line; PFS = progression free survival;
Lead Program, Givastomig (Targeting Claudin 18.2 and 4-1BB)
A potential best-in-class CLDN18.2 therapeutic for gastric cancer
CLDN18.2
4-1BB scFv
Molecular Design
Key Differentiation
Clinical activity demonstrated across various levels of CLDN18.2 expression
Exhibits CLDN18.2 binding even on low expressing tumor cells
Higher-affinity binding to CLDN18.2 compared to reference antibody zolbetuximab
Localized T cell activation in TME to minimize 4-1BB-mediated liver toxicity and systemic immune response
First asset to be tested in US with immuno-chemotherapy standard of care in 1L gastric cancer
Notes: scFv = single chain Fragment-variable region; TME = tumor microenvironment; 1L = first line
Givastomig a Bispecific Antibody Targeting Claudin 18.2 and 4-1BB
Designed for optimal balance between anti-tumor efficacy and safety
Conditional T Cell Activation Upon Tumor Engagement
Silenced Fc: IgG1 (N297A)
In Circulation
Tumor Microenvironment
Source: Revised fromhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d43747-020-00568-5
Highly potent CLDN18.2 mAb
Higher affinity than zolbetuximab
Binds to tumor cells with a wide range of CLDN18.2 expression
No ADCC or CDC
Minimize unintended systemic immune activation driven by FcgR-mediated 4-1BB clustering
Conditional 4-1BB agonist
Localized T cell activation in TME leading to potent tumor killing and minimal 4-1BB-mediated liver toxicity or systemic immune response
Notes: IgG1 = Immunoglobin G1; scFv = single chain Fragment-variable region; ADCC = antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity; CDC = complement-dependent cytotoxicity; TME = tumor microenvironment
Comparison of CLDN18.2-targeted Therapeutics Mechanisms of Action
Source: Revised from Nat Rev Clin Oncol. 2024 May;21(5):354-369
1
Anti-CLDN18.2
Bispecific 4-1BB T Cell Activator (Givastomig)
Tumor killing by enhanced TDCC with anti-tumor
memory by activating 4-1BB costimulatory signal,
and bystander killing
Anti-4-1BB
2
Anti-CLDN18.2
Bispecific CD3 T Cell Engager (IBI389)
Tumor killing by TDCC and bystander killing via engagement of TCR co-receptor
Anti-CD3
High risk of CRS
3
Antibody-Drug Conjugate (AZD0901)
Tumor killing by cytotoxicity, bystander killing, ADCC, ADCP, and CDC
High risk of on-target GI toxicity & off-target systemic toxicity
4
Monoclonal Antibody (Zolbetuximab)
Tumor killing by ADCC, ADCP, and CDC
High risk of on-target GI toxicity
Notes: ADCC = antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity; ADCP = antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis; CDC = complement-dependent cytotoxicity; TDCC = T cell dependent cellular cytotoxicity; CRS = cytokine release syndrome; GI = gastrointestinal
Phase 1 Monotherapy Efficacy in Heavily Pretreated Patients (n=43)
5 mg/kg
8 mg/kg
12 mg/kg
15 mg/kg
> Treatment Ongoing
Numbers: CLDN18.2 %
PD SD
PR
18 mg/kg x = Death
Source: Data on file (IMAB)
1. Defined as the predicted efficacious dosing range, based on preclinical studies
Notes: Data cut-off as of July 30, 2024; GC = gastric cancer; GEJ = gastroesophageal junction; EAC = esophageal adenocarcinoma
Conclusion:
Givastomig was well tolerated and exhibits monotherapy activity in heavily pre-treated GC patients with a range of CLDN18.2 expression
Patient Overview:
43 efficacy evaluable patients with CLDN18.2+ GC/GEJ/EAC
A median of three prior lines of systemic therapy (range 1-6); doses between 5-18 mg/kg1
Cohort is a subset of Phase 1a (NCT04900818)
Responses:
Seven partial responses (PR) observed with an objective response rate (ORR) of 16.3% (7/43)
Stable disease (SD) was reported in 14 patients, implying a disease control rate (DCR) of 48.8% (21/43)
CLDN18.2 expression in responders ranged from 11% to 100%. Additionally, five responders had received prior treatment with PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitors
Safety: Treatment Related AEs
Treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) occurring in >5% (n=43)
Preferred Term (all numbers are n(%))
Nausea
Anemia
White blood cell count decreased Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Alanine aminotransferase increased Aspartate aminotransferase increased Gamma-glutamyl transferase increased Neutrophil count decreased
Infusion related reaction Lymphocyte count decreased Fatigue
Headache Hypoalbuminemia Lipase increased Platelet count decreased Weight decreased
Source:ESMO 2024
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
All Grades
6 (14.0)
2 ( 4.7)
5 (11.6)
4 ( 9.3)
3 ( 7.0)
1 ( 2.3)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 ( 2.3)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10 (23.3)
11 (25.6)
No DLT was reported up to 15 mg/kg Q2W and 18 mg/kg Q3W, and MTD was not reached
4 ( 9.3)
3 ( 7.0)
3 ( 7.0)
10 (23.3)
4 ( 9.3)
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
7 (16.3)
1 ( 2.3)
3 ( 7.0)
3 ( 7.0)
2 ( 4.7)
3 ( 7.0)
2 ( 4.7)
2 ( 4.7)
-
1 ( 2.3)
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
1 ( 2.3)
6 (14.0)
5 (11.6)
5 (11.6)
5 (11.6)
Most commonly reported TRAEs (>20% of subjects): Grade 1, 2 or 3 nausea (25.6%), anemia (23.3%), white blood cell count decreased (23.3%)
1 ( 2.3)
3 ( 7.0)
1 ( 2.3)
5 (11.6)
1 ( 2.3)
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
4 ( 9.3)
2 ( 4.7)
-
1 ( 2.3)
-
4 ( 9.3)
- - -
4 ( 9.3)
3 ( 7.0)
15 subjects (34.9%) experienced at least one Grade ≥ 3 TRAE with no Grade 5 TRAEs
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
3 ( 7.0)
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
3 ( 7.0)
1 ( 2.3)
1 ( 2.3)
2 ( 4.7)
1 ( 2.3)
1 ( 2.3)
1 ( 2.3)
1 ( 2.3)
- -
-
3 ( 7.0)
3 ( 7.0)
3 ( 7.0)
Most gastrointestinal TRAEs were Grade 1 or 2 and do not appear to be dose-related
Notes: Data cut-off as of June 1, 2024; DLT = dose-limiting toxicity; MTD = maximum tolerated dose; AE = adverse event; TRAE = treatment emergent adverse event; Q2W = every two weeks; Q3W = every three weeks
Givastomig Efficacy Across Broader Claudin 18.2 Expression
Drug
Givastomig (bispecific)
Zolbetuximab (CLDN18.2 targeted mAb)
Phase
Phase 1
Phase 1
Phase 2
CLDN18.2 - Expression (Study Group)
IHC ≥1+ in ≥1% cells
IHC ≥1+ in ≥1% cells
IHC ≥ 2+ in ≥ 50% cells
Diagnosis
Previously treated GC/GEJ/EAC
Previously treated GC/GEJ
Previously treated GC/GEJ/EAC
Efficacy Evaluable (n)
43
15
43
ORR (%)
16% (7/43)
Zero
9% (4/43)
DCR (CR+PR+SD, %)
49% (21/43)
1 SD
23% (10/43)
Source
Givastomig poster #1017P ESMO2024
U Sahin et al. European Journal ofCancer 100 (2018) 17e26
O Tureci et al. Annals of Oncology30: 1487-1495, 2019
Notes: mAb = monoclonal antibody; ORR = objective response rate; DCR = disease control rate; CR = complete response; PR = partial response; SD = stable disease; GC = gastric cancer; GEJ = gastroesophageal junction; EAC = esophageal cancer; IHC = immunohistochemistry. Note that the comparisons in the table above are not based on data from head-to-head trials and are not direct comparisons. Differences in trial designs, patient groups, trial endpoints, study sizes and other factors may impact the comparisons
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