NKGen BiotechNKGN
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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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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
312% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.23M [Q3] → $5.07M (+$3.84M) [Q4]
200% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 9 | Existing positions closed: 3
32% more funds holding
Funds holding: 19 [Q3] → 25 (+6) [Q4]
12.95% more ownership
Funds ownership: 10.57% [Q3] → 23.52% (+12.95%) [Q4]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]
50% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 3 | Existing positions reduced: 6
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for NKGN.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about NKGN published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
23 hours ago
NKGen Biotech Announces Administration of First Dose of Troculeucel to Frontotemporal Dementia Patient Under FDA-Cleared Compassionate Use Program
NKGen takes a meaningful step towards potential treatment for frontotemporal dementia (“FTD”) patients with limited treatment options. NKGen takes a meaningful step towards potential treatment for frontotemporal dementia (“FTD”) patients with limited treatment options.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
NKGen Appoints Dr. Anita Fletcher as National Principal Investigator for Phase 2a Troculeucel Trial Evaluating Moderate Alzheimer's Disease with AdventHealth Orlando as First East Coast Site
SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 19, 2025 (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 and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that Anita Fletcher, M.D. has been appointed as the National Principal Investigator (“PI”) for its Phase 2a clinical trial of troculeucel, expanded enhanced autologous NK cell therapy, for the treatment of moderate Alzheimer's disease (NCT06189963). In addition to Dr. Fletcher's appointment as National PI, NKGen is pleased to announce AdventHealth Research Institute, Neuroscience Research in Orlando will be the first clinical site on the East Coast with the intent of enrolling moderate stage Alzheimer's Disease (AD) patients in the very near term.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
NKGen Biotech Announces Publication of Phase 1 Troculeucel Clinical Trial Results for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
The results from Phase 1 of the Troculeucel Clinical Trial demonstrated stable/improved outcomes in 90% of subjects, with no drug-related adverse events following troculeucel therapy. Troculeucel therapy was well-tolerated and resulted in beneficial effects on protein aggregate levels and neuroinflammatory biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid, with decreases in pTau181 and GFAP appearing to be dose dependent.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
NKGen Biotech Receives U.S. FDA Fast Track Designation for Troculeucel for the Treatment of Moderate Alzheimer's Disease
The Fast Track designation accelerates troculeucel's path to U.S. FDA submission for the treatment of patients with moderate Alzheimer's disease. NKGen will benefit from increased FDA interactions, enhanced visibility and potential eligibility for Accelerated Approval, Priority Review, and Rolling Review of the regulatory dossier, with a faster path to market for troculeucel.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
NKGen Biotech Selected as Stalking Horse Bidder for NKMax
SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 02, 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 and allogeneic natural killer cell therapeutics, today announced it has been selected as the preferred stalking horse bidder for NKMax Co., Ltd. (“NKMax”) in NKMax's court-managed rehabilitation process in South Korea. NKMax filed for rehabilitation in South Korea, roughly similar to Chapter 11 in the US, on April 18, 2024, and currently holds an approximate 25% equity interest in NKGen. NKGen's proposal included up to $18 million in committed funding from a third-party investor. As is typical in US bankruptcies, there will now be a public offering process, with NKGen having final right of first refusal on any other qualified offers, with the final decision and ultimate rehabilitation plan approved by NKMax's creditors and the court expected in February 2025 and closing thereafter (the “Acquisition”). NKGen and its financing partners expect to hold a majority of the equity of NKMax at closing.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
NKGen Biotech Receives Notifications From Nasdaq Related to Delayed Quarterly Report and Decision of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), today announced it received a notice (the “Notice”) on November 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 September 30, 2024 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or before November 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 additional time required for valuation and review of various derivative securities as the Company has taken on more reporting responsibility internally. The Notice from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 months ago
NKGen Biotech Presents Phase 1/2a Troculeucel Data in Alzheimer's Disease at the 17th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) Conference
Newly analyzed biomarker data from the initial dose-escalation Phase 1 AD trial found that troculeucel reduces GFAP, NfL, p-tau181, GDF-15, and LTBP2 levels, which are detectable up to 10 years before dementia symptoms appear according to recent reports. This suggests a potential role for the use of troculeucel in delaying or preventing dementia onset in asymptomatic individuals with detectable biomarkers.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
NKGen Biotech Announces Upcoming Presentation at the 16th World Stroke Congress (WSC 2024)
SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 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 and allogeneic natural killer cell therapeutics, today announced acceptance of an oral presentation on the potential of troculeucel in patients with neurodegenerative disease and stroke, at the 16th World Stroke Congress (“WSC 2024”) to be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from October 23–26, 2024. Although accepted as an oral presentation, NKGen has opted to showcase troculeucel results in poster format.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 months ago
NKGen Biotech Announces Poster Presentations at the 17th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) Conference
SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 08, 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 and allogeneic natural killer cell therapeutics, today announced upcoming poster presentations on a final report of a Phase 1 dose escalation study and on a preliminary report of the Phase 1 cohort in the follow-up Phase 1/2a study of troculeucel in subjects with Alzheimer's disease, at the 17th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease Conference (“CTAD”) to be held in Madrid, Spain from October 29 – November 1, 2024.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 months ago
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.
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