
Immutep (ASX:IMM) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that is developing novel LAG-3 (lymphocyte-activation gene 3) targeted immunotherapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases. LAG-3 is a cell surface molecule that acts as a checkpoint inhibitor, regulating the activity of T cells, a type of immune cell that plays a critical role in fighting cancer and disease. Immutep's operations are focused on the development and commercialization of its LAG-3 targeted immunotherapies. The company has a portfolio of three clinical-stage and two earlier-stage product candidates. Immutep's lead product candidate, eftilagimod alpha (efti or IMP321), is a soluble LAG-3 protein that is currently in Phase II clinical trials for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).