Tobemstomig, a novel bispecific antibody, preferentially blocks PD-1 and LAG-3 on CD8 TILs to expand stem-like T-cells for sustained tumor control

Weber PAA
Roche
June 12, 2026
Cancer Res Commun
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42284551

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42284551

Research summary

Tobemstomig is a bispecific antibody designed to simultaneously target PD-1 and LAG-3 while preferentially acting on tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. The study demonstrated enhanced expansion of stem-like CD8 T cells, improved T-cell reinvigoration, and durable antitumor responses compared with monospecific checkpoint blockade. Preclinical efficacy supported the clinical development of this dual checkpoint inhibitor strategy.

Key outcome of the study

Dual PD-1 and LAG-3 blockade expanded stem-like CD8 T cells, enhanced effector T-cell responses, improved tumor control, and generated more durable antitumor immunity than single-agent checkpoint inhibition.

Model

Human PD-1 / Human LAG-3 double Knockin mouse — genOway-developed, syngeneic tumor efficacy model

TARGET:
PD-1, LAG3
Synonyms:
PD-1: Pdcd1, CD279, Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 | Lag3: LAG-3, CD223, Lymphocyte Activation Gene 3

Keywords

Immuno-oncology, immune checkpoint inhibition, PD-1 blockade, LAG-3 blockade, stem-like T cells, T-cell exhaustion, bispecific antibodies

Technical specifications

Human PD-1 Knockin, Human LAG-3 Knockin, double-humanized checkpoint model, syngeneic tumor challenge, tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte profiling, flow cytometry immune monitoring, CD8 T-cell functional analysis, antitumor efficacy studies

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