** Shares of Australia's Immutep IMM.AX rise as much as 3.8% to A$0.415, their highest since September 13, 2024
** Biotech firm announces positive update from IMP761 first-in-human Phase I study, a LAG-3 agonist antibody for autoimmune diseases
** Co reports dose-dependent immunosuppressive effects of IMP761 against a strong foreign antigen, maintaining a favorable safety profile
** Further updates for trial expected in H1 CY2026 - Immutep
** IMM down 12.3% YTD
(Reporting by Keshav Singh Chundawat in Bengaluru)
((Keshav.singhchundawat@thomsonreuters.com))