United States securities and exchange commission logo September 7, 2022 Henry Ji Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. 4955 Directors Place San Diego, CA 92121 Re: Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 Filed March 11, 2022 Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022 Filed May 5, 2022 Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2022 Filed August 15, 2022 File No. 001-36150 Dear Dr. Ji: We have completed our review of your filings. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Life Sciences