Beijing Chempion Biotechnology Co. Ltd. has synthesized antibody-drug conjugates comprising antibodies targeting folate receptor α (FOLR1; FR-α) covalently linked to a cytotoxic drug through a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Ovarian cancer remains unresponsive to immune checkpoint inhibitors due to its ability to suppress cytotoxicity from immune cells that are infiltrating the tumor, where the O-glycosylation pathway may be disrupted. Precision Biologics Inc. is developing PB-vcMMAE-5, an antibody-drug conjugate composed of the monoclonal antibody PB-223, which targets tumor-specific truncated core-2 O-glycans, conjugated to microtubule inhibitor MMAE and with a drug-to-antibody ratio of 3.92.
Asieris Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. has identified compounds acting as inhibitors of CDK1/cyclin A2, CDK2/cyclin E1, CDK4/cyclin D1 and CDK6/cyclin D1 reported to be useful for the treatment of breast and ovary cancer.
PMV Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s rezatapopt yielded impressive overall response data in ovarian cancer, prompting the firm to aim for a potential accelerated approval filing in early 2027. The news caused the firm’s stock (NASDAQ:PMV) to jump in premarket trading, but shares ended the day at $1.27, down 20%, as investors signaled they are clearly holding out for further data confirming broader market potential for the p53-targeting small molecule.
Propanc Biopharma, Inc. plans to acquire $100 million of Ethereum cryptocurrency over the next 12 months to accelerate its pipeline. The company is advancing its lead candidate, PRP, to enter a phase Ib trial in 30 to 40 advanced cancer patients with malignant solid tumors.
Propanc Biopharma, Inc. plans to acquire $100 million of Ethereum cryptocurrency over the next 12 months to accelerate its pipeline. The company is advancing its lead candidate, PRP, to enter a phase Ib trial in 30 to 40 advanced cancer patients with malignant solid tumors.
