NKGen Biotech to Present at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2025
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic natural killer (“NK”) cell therapeutics, today announced that it will present on the mechanism of action for troculeucel, enhanced non-genetically modified NK cell therapy, in Alzheimer’s disease during a poster presentation at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2025 (“AAIC 2025”) to be held in Toronto, Canada and online from July 27-31, 2025.
Presentation details are as follows:
| Poster Title: | Mechanism of Action of Troculeucel (Non-genetically Modified Natural Killer Cells with Enhanced Cytotoxicity) in Alzheimer’s Disease Confirmed by Corresponding Phase I Biomarker Data. |
| Presenting Author: | Paul Y. Song, M.D. |
| Session Type: | Poster |
| Session Title: | Drug Development: Human |
| Session Time: | Sunday, July 27, 2025; 7:30 AM – 4:15 PM ET |
| Poster Board Number: | #101711 |
| Location: | Exhibit Hall |
More information about AAIC 2025 can be found at: .
A copy of the poster will be available on the Scientific Publications page of the Company’s website at once the poster presentation has concluded. Previously disclosed Phase 1 data on the positive effects of troculeucel on amyloid, tau, and neuroinflammation biomarkers in Alzheimer’s patients, which may not be included in this poster presentation, can also be found on the Scientific Publications webpage.
About Troculeucel
Troculeucel is a novel cell-based, patient specific, ex vivo expanded autologous NK cell immunotherapeutic drug candidate. NKGen is developing troculeucel for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and a broad range of cancers. Troculeucel is the International Nonproprietary Name (“INN”) for SNK01 assigned by the World Health Organization (“WHO”). The WHO INN approval of troculeucel establishes a universally recognized nonproprietary drug name for SNK01 and marks a significant step on NKGen’s journey toward bringing this therapy to market.
About NKGen Biotech
NKGen is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative autologous and allogeneic NK cell therapeutics. NKGen is headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA. For more information, please visit .
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