Immutep Reports Positive Results in PD-L1-Negative Head and Neck Cancer with Eftilagimod Alpha and Pembrolizumab

Jul 12, 2024, 01:54 PM

Immutep has reported positive results in first-line treatment of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients with negative PD-L1 expression. The results were achieved using a combination of Eftilagimod Alpha and Pembrolizumab, which generated a favorable overall response rate (ORR). This announcement has led to an 18.4% pre-market increase in Immutep's stock price ($IMMP). The findings were highlighted during the ESMO Virtual Plenary and have been met with significant interest in the oncology community. The results were reported by SI.