NKGen Biotech
NKGN

$0.4644

2.72%

Market Cap: $16.4M

About: NKGen Biotech Inc is a biotechnology company developing cell therapies for neurodegenerative and oncological diseases based on activated NK cells. NK cells are part of the human innate immune response system that can selectively identify and destroy abnormal or diseased cells. Its product candidates are based on a proprietary manufacturing and cryopreservation process that produces SuperNKTM (SNK) cells that have shown increased activity as compared to the starting population of NK cells, based on the results of in vitro experiments performed by NKMAX, as defined by parameters such as cytotoxicity, cytokine production and activating receptor expression. SNK cells can be produced in large quantities and cryopreserved while maintaining high levels of cytotoxicity.

Employees: 63

Healthcare Biological Products, Except Diagnostic Substances

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200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 2

100% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 4 | Existing positions reduced: 2

31% more funds holding

Funds holding: 13 [Q1] → 17 (+4) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]

0.06% less ownership

Funds ownership: 13.79% [Q1] → 13.73% (-0.06%) [Q2]

25% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.66M [Q1] → $4.24M (-$1.42M) [Q2]

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NKGen Biotech's Positive Phase 1 Clinical Data in Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Advances Troculeucel into Phase 2 with First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2a Trial

Two of the first three patients in the Phase 1 cohort of the Phase 1/2a clinical trial, treated at the highest dose of 6 billion cells per treatment, were found to have improved CDR-SB cognitive scores, resulting in a clinical upgrade from moderate AD to mild AD after only three months on therapy.

NKGen Biotech's Positive Phase 1 Clinical Data in Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Advances Troculeucel into Phase 2 with First Patient Dosed in Phase 1/2a Trial

NKGen Biotech to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, MD, Chairman and CEO of NKGen, will participate in a virtual presentation and one-on-one meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference, on September 9-11, 2024.

NKGen Biotech to Present at the H.C. Wainwright 26th Annual Global Investment Conference

NKGen Biotech Receives Notification From Nasdaq Related to Delayed Quarterly Report

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), today announced it received a standard notice (the “Notice”) on August 20, 2024 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”) because it had not timely filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2024 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or before August 19, 2024, the extended period provided for the filing under Rule 12b-25(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The delay is in part due to the recent change in the Company's independent registered public accounting firm and its valuation firm. The Notice indicated that the Company has 60 calendar days, or until October 21, 2024, to submit a plan to regain compliance and that Nasdaq can grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-Q due date, or until February 18, 2025, to regain compliance. The Notice from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market.

NKGen Biotech Receives Notification From Nasdaq Related to Delayed Quarterly Report

NKGen Biotech Presents New Positive SNK01 Biomarker Data at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference

SNK01, a cryopreserved autologous non-genetically modified NK cell product, is able to effectively reduce α-synuclein (α-syn) protein levels in the cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) of Alzheimer's patients; an important finding since increased α-syn has been correlated with worse cognitive performance and is not a target for any currently approved Alzheimer's treatments

NKGen Biotech Presents New Positive SNK01 Biomarker Data at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Why Is NKGen Biotech (NKGN) Stock Up 18% Today?

NKGen Biotech (NASDAQ: NKGN ) stock is rocketing higher on Thursday as the clinical-stage biotechnology company prepares to present new biomarker data on SNK01. This is the company's treatment candidate for Alzheimer's disease.

Why Is NKGen Biotech (NKGN) Stock Up 18% Today?

NKGen Biotech to Present New Positive SNK01 Clinical Trial Biomarker Data at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that it will present new biomarker data on SNK01 (autologous non-genetically modified NK cell therapy) in Alzheimer's disease during a poster presentation at the upcoming Alzheimer's Association International Conference (“AAIC”) to be held in Philadelphia, PA at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and online from July 28 – August 1, 2024.

NKGen Biotech to Present New Positive SNK01 Clinical Trial Biomarker Data at the 2024 Alzheimer's Association International Conference

NKGen Biotech Appoints Dr. Marco Gottardis to its Board of Directors

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced the appointment of Dr. Marco Gottardis as a director and member of the Company's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective July 11, 2024.

NKGen Biotech Appoints Dr. Marco Gottardis to its Board of Directors

NKGen Biotech Presents Updated Phase 1 Data on SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors at the 6th Annual Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today presented details on its novel allogeneic blood-derived NK cell therapy (“SNK02”) commercial manufacturing and cryopreservation process by Paul Y. Song, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen, entitled, “Protecting Patients by Removing Need for Lymphodepletion to Better Preserve Immune Function”. Dr. Song also provided an update on the Company's initial Phase 1 results using SNK02 to treat patients with advanced refractory solid tumors.

NKGen Biotech Presents Updated Phase 1 Data on SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy for Solid Tumors at the 6th Annual Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit 2024

NKGen Biotech To Present Updated Phase 1 Data on SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors at the 6th Annual Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous, allogeneic and CAR-NK natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen Biotech, will present details on their cryopreserved allogeneic NK cell therapy platform as well as updated Phase 1 data on its use in solid tumors without lymphodepletion at the 6th Annual Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit to be held in Boston, MA, from June 10-12, 2024.

NKGen Biotech To Present Updated Phase 1 Data on SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy in Solid Tumors at the 6th Annual Allogeneic Cell Therapies Summit 2024

NKGen Biotech Publishes Phase 1 Interim Analysis Results of SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy in Advanced Solid Tumors at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

SNK02 has the potential to be a first-in-class cryopreserved allogeneic NK cell therapy for solid tumors that does not require lymphodepletion before administration, which may lead to better overall synergy in future combination regimens with immune checkpoint inhibitors.

NKGen Biotech Publishes Phase 1 Interim Analysis Results of SNK02 Allogeneic NK Cell Therapy in Advanced Solid Tumors at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

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