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AZ reported P-III (CLARITY-Gastric01) data evaluating Sonesitatug vedotin (Sone-Ve; 2.2 or 1.8mg/kg, Q3W) vs investigator’s choice in 2L & later-line therapy for advanced or metastatic gastric, GEJ, or EAC with CLDN18.2 expression in ≥25% of tumour cells by IHC at any intensity
Stage 2 continued with 2.2mg/kg as the recommended dose, with the trial…
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Innate Pharma completed enrollment in the P-I (IPH4502-101) dose-escalation study of IPH4502, its Nectin-4 exatecan ADC, enrolling 76 pts across France & the US, incl. those with UC, NSCLC, HNSCC, breast, ovarian, gastric, esophageal, & colorectal cancers
Trial is evaluating the safety, tolerability, & preliminary antitumor activity of IPH4502 monotx. in advanced Nectin-4–expressing…
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Akari has entered into a strategic research collaboration with Whitehawk to evaluate Akari’s PH1 spliceosome-modulating payload tech in combination with Whitehawk’s TOP1i ADC platform
As per the deal, Akari will lead the design, execution, & evaluation of the research program, which will incl. multiple preclinical workstreams assessing dual-payload compatibility & potential synergies
Collaboration begins…
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The NMPA has approved iza-bren (izalontamab brengitecan) for the treatment of adult pts with recurrent or metastatic ESCC whose disease has progressed following prior Pt-based CT & PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy
Approval was based on the P-III (PANKU-Esophagus01) trial assessing iza-bren vs CT in the above-mentioned pts (n=497) across China, which met its dual 1EP…
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Samsung Biologics has launched an all-cash public tender offer to acquire 100% of the fully diluted share capital of PolyPeptide, expanding its capabilities beyond antibodies & ADCs to include peptide therapeutics
As per the deal, PolyPeptide will receive CHF 44.31 (~$54.8) in cash per share, representing an implied equity value of ~CHF 1.46B (~$1.8B);…
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Hansoh has reported the P-III (ARTEMIS-008) trial results assessing risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez/HS-20093) vs topotecan in pts with advanced or relapsed SCLC after prior Pt-based therapy
Trial met its 1EP of improved OS in the interim analysis, with consistent benefit also observed across 2EPs, incl. PFS; data will be presented at an upcoming conference
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Biocytogen has entered into a global collaboration with Whitehawk Therapeutics to develop bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (BsADCs)
Biocytogen will provide ~5 bispecific antibodies from its RenLite platform & Whitehawk will evaluate these in combination with its ADC linker-payload technologies, with Whitehawk holding the option to advance resulting BsADC candidates
Biocytogen will receive an upfront payment,…
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Novartis has entered into an agreement to acquire Myricx Bio, strengthening Novartis’ oncology pipeline & advancing next-generation targeted drug conjugates with novel payload mechanisms
Myricx is developing ADCs, using NMT inhibitor (NMTi) payloads designed to disrupt key cancer cell processes, with preclinical data showing broad activity across solid tumors, incl. TOPO-1-resistant models
As per…
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Inocras and AimedBio have partnered to integrate Inocras’ whole-genome sequencing (WGS) platform into AimedBio’s ADC clinical programs, alongside AimedBio’s strategic equity investment in Inocras
As per the deal, AimedBio will use Inocras’ WGS, cancer intelligence platform, & multi-omics analyses across its ADC trials to enable biomarker discovery, patient selection, and novel target identification
The…
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The EC has approved Trodelvy monotx. as a 1L therapy for the treatment of adults with unresectable or metastatic TNBC who are ineligible for PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor therapy across all 30 EEA states
Approval was backed by the P-III (ASCENT-03) trial showing a 38% reduced risk of disease progression or death in patients who are…

