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Candel Therapeutics' aglatimagene drives strong phase 3 signals; BLA in 2026

Sep 30, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong phase 3 efficacy signals (HR 0.59, p=0.0034) combined with a defined BLA filing for Q4 2026 provide a concrete, near-term catalyst. Positive immunology biomarkers reinforce the case for broader use, potentially lifting CADL if data persist; risk remains until FDA decision and full data disclosure.

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Candel Therapeutics reports robust phase 3 and immunologic biomarker data for aglatimagene in localized prostate cancer, underpinning a planned FDA BLA in Q4 2026. PrTK03 shows a 41% recurrence-risk reduction (HR 0.59), with supportive time-to-event gains and higher negative biopsy rates; PrTK05 indicates systemic T-cell activation, suggesting broader potential. If these data hold, the near-term catalyst is regulatory filing, potentially expanding the addressable cancer-immunotherapy market.

635 patients in PrTK03 show HR 0.59; 41% recurrence risk reduction.
BLA submission for localized prostate cancer planned in Q4 2026.
PrTK05 data: systemic CD8 T-cell expansion suggests broader efficacy.
Negative biopsy rate: 76.6% in aglatimagene vs 60.7% in control.

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