List of Immuno-Oncology Companies in Sweden - 6

Alligator Bioscience AB is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing tumor-directed immuno-oncology antibody drugs. Alligator’s portfolio includes several promising drug candidates, with the CD40 agonist mitazalimab as its key asset. Furthermore, Alligator is co-developing ALG.APV-527 with Aptevo Therapeutics Inc., several undisclosed molecules based on its proprietary technology platform, Neo-X-Prime™, and novel drug candidates based on the RUBY™ bispecific platform with Orion Corporation. Out-licensed programs include AC101/HLX22, in Phase 2 development, by Shanghai Henlius Biotech Inc. and an undisclosed target to Biotheus Inc. Alligator´s technology platform comprises the proprietary technologies ALLIGATOR-GOLD® and FIND®. ALLIGATOR-GOLD® is a human antibody library containing more than 60 billion unique antibody fragments. FIND® (Fragment Induced Diversity) is a molecular evolution technology for optimization of antibodies and other proteins. Immunotherapy of cancer: The immune system protects the body from attacks by pathogenic microorganisms (e.g. viruses and bacteria) and by cancer cells. Cancer cells usually evade the immune system, for example by producing immunosuppressive substances. Thus, although tumors often contain a large number of immune cells that should be able to attack the cancer cells, they are unable to do so due to the immunosuppression caused by the tumor. With immunotherapy, the ability of the immune system to fight cancer cells is improved in an effective manner, and the defense mechanisms used by the tumor are blocked or weakened. In addition, immune cells capable of destroying the cancer cells will survive in the body and thus protect it from metastases that may arise after treatment has ended. This "vaccination effect" is unique for immunotherapy.

BioInvent International AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: BINV) is a clinical-stage biotech company that discovers and develops novel and first-in-class immuno-modulatory antibodies for cancer therapy, with currently three drug candidates in four ongoing clinical programs in Phase l/ll trials for the treatment of hematological cancer and solid tumors, respectively. The Company’s validated, proprietary F.I.R.S.T™ technology platform simultaneously identifies both targets and the antibodies that bind to them, generating many promising new drug candidates to fuel the Company’s own clinical development pipeline or for additional licensing and partnering.

Elicera Therapeutics is a clinical stage cell and gene therapy company focusing on immunooncology. The company develops CAR T-cells against both solid and liquid tumors based on its proprietary technology platform, iTANK, for a parallell activation of an innate immune response against cancer. Elicera also develops next generation oncolytic viruses with three combined mode-of-actions, applicable for treatment of most cancers.

Mendus is dedicated to changing the course of cancer treatment by addressing tumor recurrence and improving survival outcomes for cancer patients, while preserving quality of life. We are leveraging our unparalleled expertise in allogeneic dendritic cell biology to develop an advanced clinical pipeline of novel, off-the-shelf, cell-based immunotherapies which combine clinical efficacy with a benign safety profile. Based in Sweden and The Netherlands, Mendus is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker IMMU.ST.

NEOGAP Therapeutics AB is a privately held clinical stage biopharmaceutical company with the main focus on immuno-oncology. The company was founded in 2016 by Dr. Hans Grönlund. We are located at Therapeutic Immune Design, Centre for Molecular Medicine at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.  Our vision is to increase overall survival among patients with cancer by boosting tumour-specific responses of the immune system. Our mission is to become an important player in the battle against cancer by development and commercialisation of our innovative cancer immunotherapy.

Olink offers an unmatched high-multiplex technique to identify actionable biomarkers, with a strong focus on the human plasma proteome. Using minimal sample volume we provide quantifiable results with high-throughput, exceptional sensitivity and specificity, with coverage across a broad dynamic range. Our mission is to accelerate proteomics together with the scientific community across multiple disease areas to enable new discoveries and better understand complex real-time human biology. We are committed to develop our offering and are continuously expanding our protein coverage for a growing number of biological processes and pathways. Olink is well-established in Europe (HQ Uppsala, Sweden) and the USA (HQ Boston, MA), with a rapidly developing presence across Asia. We also work with a growing number of core labs around the world offering analysis and support to an expanding global customer base. For more information visit www.olink.com