Researchers from Chinese Academy of Sciences detailed the creation of a new dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-based mouse model of immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy-associated colitis.
Chinese pharmaceutical companies are making significant inroads into the global oncology market, particularly with the development and approval of immune checkpoint inhibitors. These treatments, which have shown strong efficacy in various cancer indications, are not only transforming the oncology landscape in China but are also gaining traction in high-value international markets, including the U.S.
Everest Medicines Ltd. has obtained IND clearance from the FDA for EVM-14, an off-the-shelf mRNA cancer vaccine targeting multiple tumor-associated antigens and designed to treat various cancers, including non-small-cell lung cancer and head and neck cancer.
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.
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