Replimune's RP1, an oncolytic immuno-gene therapy, shows promise with a 31.4% ORR in phase 2 trials for post PD-1 melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers. RP2, adding an anti-CTLA-4 component to RP1, demonstrated a 29.4% ORR in phase 1 trials, with durable responses in difficult-to-treat tumors. Despite competitive challenges and a failed CSCC trial, Replimune's cash runway supports its accelerated approval and phase 3 trials, making it an attractive investment.
Replimune's (REPL) lead pipeline candidate RP1, in combination with Opdivo, leads to an overall response rate of 33.6% in patients with anti-PD1 failed melanoma. Shares gain.