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A precision T-cell therapy stalls treatment-resistant cancers in clinical trial

A bispecific T‑cell engager shows activity across eight resistant tumor types, sparking early optimism at ESMO 2026.

By · Published October 24, 2026  11:26 UTC · Updated October 24, 2026  12:24 UTC

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What is invikafusp alfa?

It is a bispecific dual T‑cell agonist antibody developed by Marengo Therapeutics, designed to engage T cells against solid tumors.

Which tumors showed response in the trial?

Eight tumor types showed shrinkage in the Phase 2 data, and TMB‑high solid tumors unresponsive to checkpoint inhibitors displayed tissue‑agnostic activity.

What trial stage is the therapy in?

The results come from the Phase 1/2 STARt‑001 trial, with Phase 2 data presented at ESMO 2026.

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  • Primary Driver: A bispecific T‑cell engager shows activity across eight resistant tumor types, sparking early optimism at ESMO 2026.
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The evidence presented at ESMO 2026 includes shrinkage of eight tumor types in Phase 2, as reported by BioSpace, and tissue‑agnostic single‑agent activity in TMB‑high solid tumors that are largely unresponsive to checkpoint blockade, according to AOL.com. Nature described the agent as a bispecific dual T‑cell agonist, while Mass General Brigham highlighted the overall promising clinical trial results.

Medical Xpress framed the therapy as a precision T‑cell approach that halts resistant disease. Coverage does not yet specify long‑term survival impact, regulatory approval pathways, or whether the activity will extend beyond the eight tumor types noted.

Future updates from the ongoing Phase 2 study will clarify broader applicability and potential next‑step trials.

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