Benzinga | Jul 7, 2021 11:30AM EDT

PureTech Health To Test LYT-200 / Tislelizumab Combo In Difficult To Treat Cancer

* PureTech Health plc (NASDAQ:PRTC) has announced a clinical trial and supply agreement with an affiliate of BeiGene Ltd (NASDAQ:BGNE).

* The partnership will evaluate BeiGene's tislelizumab, in combination with PureTech's LYT-200 for the potential treatment of difficult-to-treat solid tumor indications.

* LYT-200 is currently being evaluated as a single agent in the first phase of an adaptive Phase 1/2 clinical trial. PureTech expects to report topline Phase 1 results in Q4 of 2021.

* Under the terms of the agreement, PureTech will maintain control of the LYT-200 program, including global R&D and commercial rights.

* BeiGene has agreed to supply tislelizumab for use in combination with LYT-200.

* Price Action: BGNE shares are down 1.68% at $318.20 on the last check Wednesday.