BEIJING, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — T-MAXIMUM PHARMACEUTICAL (“T-MAXIMUM”) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the company to initiate a Phase 2 clinical study of MT027, its internally developed, B7-H3-targeted universal (allogeneic) CAR-T therapy, for the treatment of patients with brain metastases from lung cancer and breast cancer.

This is the second Phase 2 study of MT027 to receive FDA clearance. MT027 was previously cleared by the FDA to proceed with a Phase 2 study in recurrent glioblastoma, and has been granted Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and Fast Track Designation (FTD). With two FDA-cleared Phase 2 programs, T-MAXIMUM has established a dual-indication portfolio for universal CAR-T therapy covering both primary and metastatic intracranial solid tumors.

Brain Metastases: An Unanswered Clinical Question Despite Advances in Systemic Therapy

Brain metastases commonly arise in patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, and colorectal cancer. International studies estimate that approximately 20% of cancer patients may develop brain metastases over the course of their disease, a proportion that can reach 20% to 40% among patients with advanced solid tumors.^[1][2] For patients, this means far more than an additional lesion on imaging: brain metastases may be accompanied by headaches, seizures, and cognitive and motor impairment, directly affecting daily life and subsequent treatment options.

This is a truly global clinical challenge. In 2022, there were nearly 20 million new cancer cases worldwide, including nearly 2.5 million new cases of lung cancer and approximately 2.3 million new cases of female breast cancer – the two leading primary tumor types giving rise to brain metastases.^[3] Asia accounts for roughly half of all new cancer cases globally;^[4] in the United States, an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 patients are newly diagnosed with brain metastases each year.^[2] This large patient population means brain metastasis is not a niche need, but a question that oncology worldwide must continue to answer.

Systemic therapies can help control disease throughout the body, but treatment of intracranial lesions often remains constrained by multiple factors, including the blood-brain barrier, tumor heterogeneity, and the need to preserve neurological function. This is especially true for patients who experience intracranial progression after prior therapy, for whom there remains a need for more treatment options that are validated intracranially while balancing safety and accessibility.

Consecutive Clinical Milestones Built on Long-Term Product and Translational Groundwork

MT027’s recent series of regulatory milestones is no coincidence. It reflects an integrated capability across product, manufacturing, clinical development, and regulatory affairs built around intracranial solid tumors – one that is now advancing from early exploration toward more systematic clinical validation.

First, a foundation of clinical data. The company has accumulated sustained clinical experience in local delivery, repeat dosing, and safety monitoring for intracranial solid tumors. Years of clinical experience and data with MT027 have already led to two FDA-cleared Phase 2 programs. Data from an investigator-initiated trial (IIT) of MT026, a program built on the same platform, were published in Nature Communications in 2026: among 5 patients with recurrent high-grade glioma, 1 complete response and 3 partial responses were observed, for an objective response rate (ORR) of 80%, with no treatment-related Grade 3 or higher adverse events.

Early clinical data for MT027 in patients with refractory brain metastases from lung cancer were previously presented at the IASLC 2026 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC 2026). Five heavily pretreated patients with no guideline-recommended subsequent treatment options completed treatment; among the 3 evaluable patients, 2 partial responses were observed. The safety profile was favorable, with no Grade 3 or higher adverse events and no graft-versus-host disease (GvHD). These rigorous exploratory clinical studies provide an important basis for the clinical translation of allogeneic, locally delivered CAR-T therapy in intracranial solid tumors.

Second, a well-defined manufacturing process. MT027 is manufactured using a fully non-viral gene-editing process – a generational departure from the industry’s mainstream lentiviral vector approach – offering potential advantages in product safety, batch-to-batch consistency, and cost control. The manufacturing process was established and locked prior to entering Phase 2 clinical development.

Third, leadership measured not only by getting there first, but by advancing systematically. For an innovative cell therapy company, leadership in regulatory progress comes from coordinated advancement across product, manufacturing, clinical development, and regulatory strategy. MT027’s consecutive entry into FDA-cleared Phase 2 clinical development demonstrates T-MAXIMUM’s ability to translate its prior groundwork into a repeatable and scalable clinical development capability.

Management Commentary

“Receiving FDA clearance for two consecutive Phase 2 studies of MT027 marks a pivotal step built on our sustained work in intracranial solid tumors. From glioma to brain metastases, we have always let the data speak and put clinical value first. Going forward, we will continue to rigorously evaluate the product’s safety and potential clinical value through well-designed clinical studies, steadily advancing product supply, clinical execution, and the generation of key data, as we explore new possibilities for patients who lack effective treatment options.”

About MT027

MT027 is an investigational, B7-H3-targeted universal (allogeneic) CAR-T cell therapy developed by T-MAXIMUM using a fully non-viral gene-editing process and administered via local intracranial delivery. MT027 has received FDA Orphan Drug Designation and Fast Track Designation and is being evaluated in FDA-cleared Phase 2 studies in recurrent glioblastoma and in brain metastases from lung cancer and breast cancer.

About T-MAXIMUM PHARMACEUTICAL

T-MAXIMUM PHARMACEUTICAL is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on developing universal (allogeneic) CAR-T therapies for intracranial solid tumors with high unmet medical need, including recurrent glioblastoma and brain metastases. Through engineered cell therapies, local delivery strategies, and clinical translation capabilities, the Company is advancing more accessible treatment approaches with the potential to support repeat dosing. Its lead program, MT027, is a B7-H3-targeted universal CAR-T therapy that has received FDA clearance to initiate Phase 2 clinical studies in recurrent glioblastoma and brain metastases. MT027 has also received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) in high-grade glioma and Fast Track Designation (FTD) for recurrent or progressive glioblastoma. T-MAXIMUM is working to translate its accumulated capabilities in product development, manufacturing, and clinical execution into continued innovation across both primary and metastatic intracranial solid tumors, with the goal of creating new possibilities for patients with limited treatment options.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the clinical development, potential therapeutic benefits, manufacturing advantages, and regulatory progress of MT027 and other product candidates. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those inherent in clinical development, regulatory review, and manufacturing, that could cause actual results to differ materially. Early clinical results from small numbers of patients may not be predictive of results in larger studies. MT027 is an investigational product, and its safety and efficacy have not been established. T-MAXIMUM undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LinkAxia Networks, a regional technology distributor with deep expertise in cybersecurity, networking and digital infrastructure, is pleased to announce its new distribution agreement with Zscaler™, the global leader in Zero Trust security. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both companies’ efforts to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape and provide customers with comprehensive and reliable cloud security solutions.

As digitalization advances and AI applications become more widespread, the complexity and sophistication of cyber-attacks continue to grow. In response to this inevitable trend, LinkAxia Networks aims to address this challenge by offering the Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange platform™ to its partner network and their clients to deliver enhanced cybersecurity protection.

Across Malaysia’s public sector and GLC landscape, many organisations are managing a growing mix of remote users, cloud and SaaS applications, sensitive data and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Traditional VPN and perimeter-based security models can create challenges such as slow and complex remote access, Internet traffic being backhauled to data centres, limited visibility over SaaS and AI usage, and increased risk of data leakage.

With this appointment, LinkAxia Networks brings Zscaler’s Zero Trust capabilities to help organisations address these challenges. The platform enables secure access to private applications without exposing them to the internet, cloud-delivered security for internet and SaaS traffic, and stronger protection for sensitive data across web, cloud and AI applications. In January 2026, Zscaler announced a new data centre in Kuala Lumpur, strengthening local capacity, performance and resilience for customers in Malaysia. Together, these capabilities can help organisations, particularly NCII entities, address relevant areas of the National Cyber Security Baseline (NCSB), including Zero Trust architecture, access control, data protection and network security, as they strengthen cyber resilience within Malaysia’s cybersecurity regulatory framework under the Cyber Security Act 2024 (Act 854).

“We are excited to partner with LinkAxia Networks as an authorized distributor of Zscaler’s Zero Trust Exchange platform in Malaysia,” said Anthony Torsiello, SVP, WW Partners and Alliances, at Zscaler. “As we continue to expand our presence in Malaysia, Zscaler’s partnership with partners like LinkAxia Networks is crucial in ensuring our growing customer base has the support needed to strengthen their Zero Trust strategies.”

“Malaysia advances towards its AI Nation aspirations, cybersecurity must evolve alongside the way people work and deliver public services. The introduction of Hybrid Workday (HBH) Policy across the civil service reflects a new way of working – one where users, applications and data need to be securely connected from anywhere, not just from within the traditional office perimeter,” said Eugene Cheang, Business Director at LinkAxia Networks. “Our partnership with Zscaler brings proven Zero Trust capabilities to Malaysia’s Public Sector and GLCs, enabling organisations to embrace this transformation with greater confidence while strengthening cyber resilience for the future.”

Public sector organisations and GLCs that are reviewing VPN replacement, Internet and SaaS security, data protection, AI security or Zero Trust initiatives may contact their preferred technology partner or LinkAxia Networks via email at info@linkaxia.com to arrange an initial discussion.

About LinkAxia Networks

LinkAxia Networks is a regional value-added distributor (VAD) specialising in cybersecurity, enterprise networking, cloud and digital infrastructure solutions across Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei. Working closely with leading global technology vendors, system integrators and channel partners, LinkAxia delivers best-in-class technologies backed by technical consultancy, solution design, proof-of-concepts, implementation guidance and post-sales enablement. With a partner-first approach and a commitment to innovation, LinkAxia empowers organisations across both the public and private sectors to build secure, resilient and future-ready digital environments.

For more information, visit www.linkaxia.com or email info@linkaxia.com. 

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CLASSYS Inc. (KOSDAQ: 214150), a global medical aesthetics platform company, announced today that it has established the position of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and appointed Jung-hee Bae, a former Bain & Company partner, as Vice President, CCO and Head of its newly created Go-to-Market (GTM) Center.

Following CEO Jun-oh Yoon’s appointment in July, CLASSYS restructured its organization to sharpen its focus on markets and customers, bringing its Marketing, Domestic Sales and Overseas Sales Divisions together under the GTM Center. Bae will lead the center, integrating sales and marketing capabilities to drive global expansion.

Bae’s appointment follows those of CEO Yoon, who previously led M&A and portfolio strategy at Samsung Group and Samsung Electronics, and CTO Taek-Soo Kim, a Stanford Ph.D. formerly with Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT). Together, they form an executive team spanning strategy, technology and execution.

Bae graduated from Korea University and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. After starting her career as a systems engineer at LG CNS, she worked at Monitor Group and Deloitte Consulting before becoming a partner at Bain & Company, where she helped clients in more than 30 countries launch brands, enter emerging markets and build distribution channels. Most recently, she led Bain’s AI and digital strategy practice.

With Bae on board, CLASSYS will focus on three priorities: accelerating growth in key international markets including the Americas, China and Europe; reinforcing its leadership in South Korea; and advancing data- and AI-driven GTM operations and marketing. These efforts support the company’s goal of reaching $1 billion in revenue ahead of 2030.

“By establishing the GTM Center, we will accelerate expansion and growth, bringing CLASSYS’s advanced technologies and products to customers around the world more quickly,” said CEO Jun-oh Yoon. “CCO Jung-hee Bae is well positioned to help shape CLASSYS’s ‘Next Stage.'”

“CLASSYS brings together differentiated products and technologies valued in markets worldwide, along with an exceptional team of professionals,” said CCO Bae. “My first priority will be to visit our key markets and listen directly to customers and hospitals.”

CLASSYS’s portfolio of energy-based devices (EBDs) includes Shurink Universe, a high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) system; Volnewmer, a monopolar radiofrequency (RF) device; and Quadessy, a microneedling RF device. International sales account for approximately 76% of total revenue.

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