Researchers from Abl Bio Inc. have published preclinical data for ABL-112, an Fc-competent bispecific antibody (BsAb) targeting TIGIT and 4-1BB (TIGIT x 4-1BB), being developed for the treatment of cancer.
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. has obtained clearance from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct clinical trials with SYS-6040 for advanced solid tumors.
Marengo Therapeutics Inc. has entered into a multiyear research collaboration in oncology and autoimmune diseases with University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. The research collaboration will provide deeper insights into the mechanism of action of Marengo’s selective dual T-cell agonists in oncology.
CEPI is partnering with Astrazeneca plc to advance VHH-based multispecific antibodies targeting influenza, while Harbour Biomed Ltd. has entered into a global strategic collaboration with Astrazeneca to discover and develop next-generation multispecific antibodies for immunology, oncology and other diseases.
Axcynsis Therapeutics Pte Ltd. has described antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody or antigen-binding fragment targeting alkaline phosphatase placental type (ALPP) and/or alkaline phosphatase, germ cell type (ALPPL2) covalently linked to a cytotoxic agent through a linker reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Allogenica SAS has been awarded a €2.5 million (US$2.7 million) grant under the French government’s France 2030 program to help advance its universal CAR T candidate, XL-001, for CD19-positive hematologic cancers.
Ampersand Biomedicines Inc. has secured $65 million in series B funding from investors including Ampersand’s founder, Flagship Pioneering, to support advancement of two lead programs and a new discovery partnership in obesity.
Researchers at Concept to Medicine Biotech Co. Ltd., Lepu Biopharma Co. Ltd. and Shanghai Miracogen Inc. have described antibody-drug conjugates consisting of trophoblast glycoprotein (TPBG, 5T4)-targeting antibodies covalently linked to cytotoxic drugs through linkers reported to be useful for the treatment of cancer.
Sotio Biotech AS is exercising an option under a license and option agreement to obtain a license to Synaffix BV’s technology to develop two bispecific antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) programs for solid tumors.
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