Researchers from Iomx Therapeutics AG presented the discovery and preclinical evaluation of IOMX-0675, a novel LILRB1 and LILRB2 cross-specific antibody being developed for the treatment of solid tumors.
Researchers from Novartis AG published preclinical data for the novel Werner syndrome ATP-dependent helicase (WRN) inhibitor, HRO-761, being developed for the treatment of microsatellite instability (MSI)-high cancers.
Pheon Therapeutics Ltd. has completed a $120 million series B financing to fund the development of its pipeline of differentiated antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer through clinical proof of concept.
Even though HER3 is validated as a promising therapeutic target for cancer therapy, no HER3-targeting antibodies or antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have been approved for clinical use. Investigators at Duality Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. have developed DB-1310, a new HER3-targeting ADC being studied for the treatment of solid tumors, and published findings from preclinical characterization.
HERV-H LTR-associating protein 2 (HHLA2) is known to play immunosuppressive roles by interacting with killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptor 3DL3 (KIR3DL3). The expression of HHLA2 in cancer is associated with poor patient outcomes, making it a promising therapeutic target for immunotherapy. Nextpoint Therapeutics Inc. has presented data on their monoclonal antibodies NPX-267 and NPX-887, which target KIR3DL3 and HHLA2, respectively.
Lift Biosciences Ltd. has been awarded a grant of over £1 million (US$1.3 million) from Innovate UK that will fund a collaboration between Lift and researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Fogpharma Inc. and Artbio Inc. have established a collaboration to co-develop a new class of α-radioligand therapeutics to maximize efficacy for patients with multiple types of cancer.
Pheast Therapeutics Inc. has announced the presentation of preclinical data for PHST-001, a therapeutic monoclonal antibody targeting CD24, a macrophage checkpoint.
As Poseida Therapeutics Inc. anticipates reporting further data this year from allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy P-MUC1C-ALLO1, for which Astellas Pharma Inc. has nabbed first negotiation rights, the two companies inked a second deal aimed at combining their respective cell therapy platforms in an early stage collaboration targeting solid tumors.
Bioatla Inc. has received FDA clearance of its IND application for BA-3361, a conditionally active biologic (CAB)-Nectin-4 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) for the treatment of multiple tumor types.
