Lisata Therapeutics (LSTA) Stock

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) shares were reacting positively this week after the company announced further developments for its lead investigational drug candidate, certepetide.  The company announced the completion of patient enrollment in the Phase 1b/2a CENDIFOX trial, evaluating its iRGD cyclic peptide, certepetide, with FOLFIRINOX-based therapies for pancreatic, colon, and appendiceal cancers.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) announced that it has completed patient enrollment in all three cohorts of its Phase 1b/2a CENDIFOX trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of Lisata's investigational drug certepetide in combination with FOLFIRINOX-based therapies for pancreatic, colon and appendiceal cancers. Certepetide is a cyclic peptide designed to enhance the delivery of anti-cancer drugs by activating a unique pathway that helps them target and penetrate solid tumors more effectively.

Phase 1b/2a open-label trial in the U.S. of certepetide in combination with neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX-based therapies in pancreatic, colon and appendiceal cancers Phase 1b/2a open-label trial in the U.S. of certepetide in combination with neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX-based therapies in pancreatic, colon and appendiceal cancers

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) has been awarded the title of ‘Specialized BioTherapeutics Company of the Year' at the 2024 BioTech Breakthrough Awards. The company said it was recognized for its unique approach to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients with advanced solid tumors, particularly through its proprietary CendR Platform technology which enhances the delivery and efficacy of anti-cancer treatments by targeting the tumor microenvironment.

Award recognizes Lisata's data-driven approach and innovative therapies designed to address the unmet medical needs of patients with advanced solid tumors

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) CEO David Mazzo joined Proactive to talk about the latest updates on its clinical trials and its third quarter financial performance. Mazzo highlighted advancements in Lisata's pancreatic cancer program, specifically the ASCEND trial, which is expected to yield important data soon.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA) reported significant advancements across its clinical portfolio in the third quarter, with multiple key data readouts projected over the next 18 months. Lisata's financial performance for the quarter showed a 10.5% year-over-year decrease in operating expenses, down to $5.3 million from $6 million.

Lisata Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:LSTA), the US-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, and Finnish immunotherapy developer Valo Therapeutics Oy have announced a preclinical research collaboration to explore a novel cancer treatment combination targeting melanoma. Under the collaboration, Valo Therapeutics will lead research investigating the potential benefits of combining Lisata's experimental drug, certepetide, with Valo's PeptiCRAd immunotherapy platform and a checkpoint inhibitor.

Study will investigate the benefits of combining Lisata's novel product candidate, certepetide, with ValoTx's platform technology, PeptiCRAd, and a checkpoint inhibitor in preclinical tumor models Study will investigate the benefits of combining Lisata's novel product candidate, certepetide, with ValoTx's platform technology, PeptiCRAd, and a checkpoint inhibitor in preclinical tumor models