Benzinga | Apr 26, 2021 06:03AM EDT

Immunome Reports Co.'s SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Cocktail Neutralizes UK, South Africa, Brazil and California Variants in Preclinical Testing; Progressing Towards IND Filing

* Antibody cocktail (IMM-BCP-01) is a combination of three antibodies that bind to complementary, non-overlapping regions of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein.

* Efficacious in Syrian hamsters infected with SARS-CoV-2 (USA-WA1/2020) in both prophylactic and treatment schedules.

* Neutralizes South Africa (B.1.351) and UK (B.1.1.7) in live virus testing; Brazil (P.1) and California (B.1.429, also containing B.1.427 mutations) in pseudovirus testing, all of which are CDC-designated "Variants of Concern."

* Investigational New Drug (IND) Filing planned for late 2Q/early 3Q 2021.