NKGN

NKGen Biotech, Inc. Common Stock

NKGN

Market cap $8.6M

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NKGN was delisted on the 4th of March, 2025.

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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

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NKGen Biotech to Present on the Use of Troculeucel for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the 3rd China Great Bay Cell and Gene Therapy Forum

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen, will present at the 3rd China Great Bay Cell and Gene Therapy Forum, taking place in Guangzhou, China, September 25-26, 2025.

NKGen Biotech to Present on the Use of Troculeucel for Neurodegenerative Diseases at the 3rd China Great Bay Cell and Gene Therapy Forum

NKGen Biotech, Inc. Announces Completion of NKMax Co., Ltd. Acquisition; Gains Full Control of Global Manufacturing and Intellectual Property Assets

SANTA ANA, Calif., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of a majority equity stake in NKMax Co., Ltd. (“NKMax”), a Korean biotechnology company, out of bankruptcy. This acquisition marks a transformative step for NKGen, granting full control over key global manufacturing infrastructure, intellectual property (“IP”), and exclusive commercialization rights, while solidifying the Company's position as an independent and vertically integrated leader in NK cell therapeutics.

NKGen Biotech, Inc. Announces Completion of NKMax Co., Ltd. Acquisition; Gains Full Control of Global Manufacturing and Intellectual Property Assets

NKGen Biotech To Present on Allogeneic Enhanced NK Cells without Lymphodepletion in Solid Tumors at the 13th Annual Immuno-Oncology Summit

SANTA ANA, Calif., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Paul Y. Song, M.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NKGen, will present at the 13th Annual Immuno-Oncology Summit (the “Summit”) to be held in Philadelphia, PA, from August 11 - 13, 2025.

NKGen Biotech To Present on Allogeneic Enhanced NK Cells without Lymphodepletion in Solid Tumors at the 13th Annual Immuno-Oncology Summit

NKGen Biotech Presents Troculeucel Mechanism of Action with Corresponding Phase 1 Biomarker Data at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced the presentation of a poster entitled, “Mechanism of Action of Troculeucel (Non-genetically Modified Natural Killer Cells with Enhanced Cytotoxicity) in Alzheimer's Disease Confirmed by Corresponding Phase I Biomarker Data” at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025 (“AAIC 2025”) held in Toronto, Canada and online from July 27-31, 2025.

NKGen Biotech Presents Troculeucel Mechanism of Action with Corresponding Phase 1 Biomarker Data at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025

NKGen Biotech to Present at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that it will present on the mechanism of action for troculeucel, enhanced non-genetically modified NK cell therapy, in Alzheimer's disease during a poster presentation at the upcoming Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025 (“AAIC 2025”) to be held in Toronto, Canada and online from July 27-31, 2025.

NKGen Biotech to Present at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2025

NKGen Biotech and HekaBio Enter Strategic Partnership to Bring Novel NK Cell Therapy to Japan

In connection with HekaBio's recently announced strategic investment in NKGen, the partnership will expedite the regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial development of NKGen's autologous NK cell therapy, troculeucel, in Japan.

NKGen Biotech and HekaBio Enter Strategic Partnership to Bring Novel NK Cell Therapy to Japan

NKGen Biotech Announces New Funding to Regain Compliance with Reporting Obligations and Listing Standards

Funding in the amount of $2.0M from Japanese strategic investor, in the form of common equity PIPE with warrants. New funding provides for necessary resources to regain compliance with reporting obligations and listing standards.

NKGen Biotech Announces New Funding to Regain Compliance with Reporting Obligations and Listing Standards

NKGen Biotech Administers First Dose of Troculeucel to Alzheimer's Patient Who Continued to Decline Cognitively While on Prior Amyloid-Targeting Therapy

SANTA ANA, Calif., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced the administration of the first dose of troculeucel, an expanded autologous NK cell therapy, under a single compassionate use, Investigational New Drug (“IND”) authorization cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), to a patient with mild-stage Alzheimer's disease who exhibited continued cognitive decline despite ongoing treatment with lecanemab, an amyloid targeting therapy. This exploratory work is being conducted in collaboration with Anita Fletcher, M.D., a board-certified neurologist with specialized training in neuroimmunology, who also serves as Director of Neuroscience Clinical Research at AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute in Orlando, Florida.

NKGen Biotech Administers First Dose of Troculeucel to Alzheimer's Patient Who Continued to Decline Cognitively While on Prior Amyloid-Targeting Therapy

NKGen Biotech Announces International and U.S. Expansion of Phase 1/2a Troculeucel Alzheimer's Trial with Activation of Clinical Sites in Canada and Florida

SANTA ANA, Calif., June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced the activation of two additional clinical trial sites for its ongoing Phase 1/2a trial evaluating troculeucel, cryopreserved expanded autologous NK cell therapy, in patients with moderate Alzheimer's disease (“AD”). An activated clinical site refers to a site that has completed all necessary preparations, such as staff training and protocol set up, enabling the site to begin recruiting and enrolling patients. Site activation is key to initiating patient recruitment and ensuring the trial advances as planned. The newly activated sites, Ottawa Memory Clinic in Canada and AdventHealth Orlando in Florida, USA, are now open for patient enrollment, broadening access and accelerating recruitment for the trial.

NKGen Biotech Announces International and U.S. Expansion of Phase 1/2a Troculeucel Alzheimer's Trial with Activation of Clinical Sites in Canada and Florida

NKGen Biotech Chairman & CEO Paul Y. Song, M.D.

New funding from Dr. Song augments $3.0 million in funding advances from AlpineBrook Capital in 2025 above and beyond the $5.5 million proceeds and additional $4 million commitments in previously-disclosed AlpineBrook convertible notes.

NKGen Biotech Chairman & CEO Paul Y. Song, M.D.

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