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Casdozokitug is a human anti-IL-27 antibody designed to inhibit the activity of this immune regulatory cytokine. We are focused on developing casdozokitug in particular tumor types where IL-27 secreted from macrophages appears to play an important role in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and may contribute to resistance to treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Preclinical studies have shown that treatment with casdozokitug blocks the immunosuppressive biologic effects of IL-27, resulting in immune cell activation in combination with other cancer therapies including anti-PD-1 therapy, as well as anti-tumor effects. Casdozokitug has been granted Orphan Drug designation and Fast Track designation for the treatment of refractory hepatocellular carcinoma from the FDA. It is the first IL-27 antibody to enter the clinic.