Genenta Science (Nasdaq: GNTA) and ANEMOCYTE have announced an expanded strategic collaboration centered on off-the-shelf lentiviral vector (LVV) plasmid DNA technology platform development. The partnership builds upon an existing successful relationship between the immuno-oncology company and the Italian biotech manufacturing organization, extending their focus from plasmid DNA production to a broader technology platform offering.
Technology Platform and Clinical Foundation
The collaboration leverages Genenta's robust and well-tested LVV plasmid DNA technology, a platform developed from foundational research conducted by Professor Luigi Naldini, co-founder of Genenta Science. This established technology platform will enable ANEMOCYTE to enhance its client offerings, providing reliable access to top-quality materials spanning from research and development to GMP grade production across preclinical to commercial stages.
"Our expanded collaboration with ANEMOCYTE represents a natural progression of a successful partnership in plasmid DNA manufacturing," said Pierluigi Paracchi, CEO at Genenta Science. "By making our clinically validated LVV Plasmid DNA technology platform available to ANEMOCYTE and its clients, we are contributing to the reliable and scalable development of advanced therapy programs across the industry."
Manufacturing Capabilities and Market Position
ANEMOCYTE, a Biotech Manufacturing Organization based in Italy, brings over 25 years of expertise in innovative therapies and related starting materials. The company specializes in research, development, and production of plasmid DNA and mRNA, offering comprehensive development and manufacturing services from R&D to GMP standards.
Marco Ferrari, CEO at ANEMOCYTE, emphasized the strategic value of the formalized partnership: "Our collaboration with Genenta has already yielded excellent results. By formalizing this new partnership, we are ensuring our clients have access to a robust, well-established platform for their advanced therapy programs, backed by Genenta's extensive track record."
Genenta's Clinical Pipeline Context
Genenta Science operates as a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing proprietary hematopoietic stem cell therapy for treating various solid tumor cancers. The company's first-in-class product candidate, Temferon™, is designed to enable expression of immune-therapeutic payloads within the tumor microenvironment through bone marrow-derived myeloid cells, facilitating durable and targeted responses.
The company has completed a Phase 1 trial for newly diagnosed Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) patients with an unmethylated MGMT gene promoter. Results suggest potential reprogramming of the tumor microenvironment and inhibition of myeloid-induced tolerance, while enabling induction of T cell responses and potentially breaking immune tolerance. Genenta's treatments are designed as one-time monotherapies with additional potential to significantly enhance efficacy when used in combination with other approved therapeutics.
Strategic Industry Impact
The expanded partnership represents a significant milestone for both organizations and underscores their shared commitment to supporting the life science industry with innovative and reliable solutions. The collaboration positions both companies to address growing demand for advanced therapy manufacturing capabilities while leveraging proven technology platforms for scalable production.
