We are proud to announce our significant contribution to a seminal scientific paper focused on Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) in the clinical landscape. The paper delves, among other aspects, into an extensive analysis of the physicochemical properties of ADC payloads, yielding crucial insights pivotal for the strategic design and advancement of ADC therapies. As a leader in innovative biotechnological solutions, CancerAppy team played a high relevant role in the collaborative effort that culminated in this comprehensive examination. The paper’s findings promise to revolutionize the development and optimization of ADCs, offering a clearer understanding of the relationship between payload properties and therapeutic efficacy. ADCs represent a pivotal therapeutic advancement, effectively applied across diverse clinical scenarios. Comprising antibodies targeting tumor-associated antigens (TAAs), cytotoxic payloads, and binding linkers, ADCs have primarily focused research on target identification, antibody design, and linker optimization, leaving other critical clinical facets understudied. In this work, the researches performed a comprehensive assessment of approved ADCs and analyzed properties such as payload physicochemical attributes, potency, drug antibody ratio (DAR), exposure–response correlations, and development strategies. Optimal clinical candidates feature ideal payload properties and cleavable linkers, particularly impactful in low TAA expression contexts. Additionally, early clinical tactics, including altered dosing schedules, aim for enhanced efficiency. This analysis emphasizes overlooked facets essential for ADC cancer development, proposing avenues for refinement. Dr. Elisa Poyatos, Chief Scientific Officer at CancerAppy, expressed enthusiasm about the company’s involvement in this groundbreaking endeavor, stating, “Our team’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge has motivated our dive into the intricate details of ADCs. By conducting thorough analysis and partnering with respected researchers, we’ve uncovered crucial understandings about the physicochemical characteristics of ADC payloads. This knowledge might empower the industry to create therapies that are more effective and impactful.” This collaborative scientific effort underscores CancerAppy’s commitment to pioneering advancements in biotechnology and reinforces its dedication to fostering innovation within the industry. The complete work has been published in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology, with an impact factor of 28.5 (2022); and can be read with open access at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dk9KTJ_B
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📣 Nice article highlighting the importance of the 3 basic components of the very fashionable 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (𝗔𝗗𝗖𝘀)! They consist of three main components: a 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, a 𝗰𝘆𝘁𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 and a 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿. The linker, as the article described, is the bridge🌉 between the two other components, 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 💥Thanks to Celtarys' 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆, we have the capability to prepare extensive series of conjugates, to enhance flexibility further, Celtarys utilizes its 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼-𝘂𝘀𝗲 libraries of hinges and spacers, enabling the simultaneous design of 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 🎯Are you working on 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆-𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀? ☎️ Call celtarys to find the best linker for your new drug! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/dBeRGfMB
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With many antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in preclinical and clinical development, these remarkable compounds have attracted the attention of researchers and pharmaceutical companies. To grasp the significance of ADCs, it is important to understand how they work. They consist of three main components: a monoclonal antibody, a cytotoxic drug payload, and a linker. The monoclonal antibody is designed to specifically recognize antigens overexpressed on the surface of cancer cells, allowing for selective targeting. The cytotoxic payload is often a potent chemotherapy drug that is highly effective at killing cancer cells. Finally, the linker serves as a bridge between the two other components, maintaining stability during circulation while releasing the payload upon internalization. All 3 components are critical and to find the right mix resulting in the right balance between efficacy and safety is now the major challenge. In this context, payload classes are getting pretty creative. Small molecules, protein toxins, peptides, and enzymes are being joined by alpha, beta, and gamma-emitting radioisotopes/radionuclides. The jury is still out who will finally find the best compound, i.e. the best mix between antibody, payload and linker. The ones who will effectively incorporate the learnings from the successes and failures into their development strategy may be the winners.
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Independent, Previous Senior Vice President and Head of Translational Sciences at Bayer Pharmaceuticals
With many antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in preclinical and clinical development, these remarkable compounds have attracted the attention of researchers and pharmaceutical companies. To grasp the significance of ADCs, it is important to understand how they work. They consist of three main components: a monoclonal antibody, a cytotoxic drug payload, and a linker. The monoclonal antibody is designed to specifically recognize antigens overexpressed on the surface of cancer cells, allowing for selective targeting. The cytotoxic payload is often a potent chemotherapy drug that is highly effective at killing cancer cells. Finally, the linker serves as a bridge between the two other components, maintaining stability during circulation while releasing the payload upon internalization. All 3 components are critical and to find the right mix resulting in the right balance between efficacy and safety is now the major challenge. In this context, payload classes are getting pretty creative. Small molecules, protein toxins, peptides, and enzymes are being joined by alpha, beta, and gamma-emitting radioisotopes/radionuclides. The jury is still out who will finally find the best compound, i.e. the best mix between antibody, payload and linker. The ones who will effectively incorporate the learnings from the successes and failures into their development strategy may be the winners.
Active ADC Space Challenges Development Strategies
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Gilead Sciences MISSES Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Trial of its Antibody Drug Conjugate. 💔 WHY? To understand this, let's rewind the clock to the beginning. ⏰ Working in early-stage antibody drug discovery, we often focus on near-term objectives 📋 1) Binding Affinity 🧲 If it doesn't bind, it doesn't work - that's the mantra. Lots of engineering efforts is spent to tune affinity and avidity - countless SPR experiments, epitope binning, back mutations. 2) Cytotoxicity ☠ For cancer indications, your antibody or conjugate payload must elicit cell death - efficiently and targeted to specific cells. Your efforts are spent doing Fc engineering, setting up complex immune assays and studying cytokine release, among others. 3) Developability 🧪 Without reliable large scale manufacturing, your candidate antibody or ADC never has a chance of helping the patients. Investing heavily into testing stability, formulation and even before that, robust purification (and conjugation) protocols is KEY! So why do drugs keep failing in Phase 3? In fact, overall survival with Gilead's ADC molecule was BETTER! It comes down to TRIAL design - exact patient cohort to enroll, exact primary endpoint that must be met, in order to be considered successful. Problem of course is that early-stage findings are DIFFICULT to translate to PATIENT OUTCOMES. It truly requires an end-to-end solution and deep expertise. This reminds me of recent SANOFI ADC setback - also in lung cancer, and also where a trend in survival was observed, but study failed to meet end points. Is it a problem with ADCs being newer modality where patient response is harder to predict? What are YOUR THOUGHTS on how early-stage evaluation can aid in better Trial design? What sort of assays or biomarkers should be implemented in order to narrow down on the exact patient population that would respond BEST to the therapeutic? #biotech #ADC #gilead #antibodydrugconjugates #antibody #antibodytherapeutics #clinicaltrials #cancer https://lnkd.in/gkcmxCsq
Gilead Provides Update on Phase 3 EVOKE-01 Study
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Bispecific antibodies targeting two or more pathways involved in tumour progression simultaneously might reduce the risks of drug resistance and tumour progression compared to monotherapy with agents targeting one of the same pathways. Strategies to mitigate cytokine release syndrome have been identified, such as pretreatment with steroids, step-up dosing, subcutaneous administration, modification of CD3ε affinities and prodrug concepts. The optimal clinical use, including treatment sequencing and the identification of possible combination therapies, remains uncertain for most of these agents. #phase1 #bispecific #ADC #CD3
This most recent article entitled “Bispecific and multispecific antibodies in oncology: opportunities and challenges” was published in Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology. Research into bispecific antibodies, which are designed to simultaneously bind two antigens or epitopes, has advanced enormously over the past two decades. Owing to advances in protein engineering technologies and considerable preclinical research efforts, bispecific antibodies are constantly being developed and optimized to improve their efficacy and to mitigate toxicity. To date, >200 of these agents, the majority of which are bispecific immune cell engagers, are in either preclinical or clinical evaluation. In this Review, the authors discuss the role of bispecific antibodies in patients with cancer, including history and development, as well as innovative targeting strategies, clinical applications, and adverse events. The authors also discuss novel alternative bispecific antibody constructs, such as those targeting two antigens expressed by tumour cells or cells located in the tumour microenvironment. By the way, we’d like to take this opportunity to recommend a special collection of 9 excellent articles with focus upon Bispecific Antibody CMC published in 2023 or earlier in our society’s official journal, Antibody Therapeutics (2023 CiteScore: 8.7), is an international peer-reviewed, open access journal published by Oxford University Press. You are welcome to access to these papers via the following website. https://lnkd.in/eSib3Gym #antibodies #antibody #antibodytherapeutics #mabs #mab #biologics #bispecific #bispecificantibody #bispecificantibodies
Bispecific and multispecific antibodies in oncology: opportunities and challenges - Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology
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Rgenta Therapeutics Inc. announced the FDA clearance of their IND application for RGT-61159, a groundbreaking oral small molecule RNA modulator. RGT-61159 is designed to inhibit the production of the disease-driving MYB protein, targeting adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) and colorectal cancer (CRC). The upcoming first-in-human Phase 1a/1b clinical trial will evaluate the efficacy of RGT-61159 in selectively targeting MYB RNA and preventing oncogenic MYB protein production. This trial is backed by promising preclinical data recently showcased at the ASCO 2024 Annual Meeting. Rgenta Therapeutics, a leader in the development of novel oral small molecules for oncology and neurological disorders, is pioneering new treatment avenues with RGT-61159. The clearance by the FDA marks a significant milestone in advancing potential therapies for ACC, CRC, other solid tumors, and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This advancement underscores Rgenta's commitment to innovation in cancer treatment and is poised to impact the oncology therapeutics market by offering new hope to patients with limited options. The successful development of RGT-61159 could drive healthcare market growth, establishing Rgenta Therapeutics as a key player in the oncology therapeutics market. https://lnkd.in/gqQTSJUN #healthcare #oncology #oncologytherapeutics #Rgentatherapeutics #adenoidcysticcarcinoma #innovation #growth
Rgenta Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for RGT-61159, an Oral Small Molecule RNA Modulator Designed to Halt Disease-Driver MYB Production in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) and Colorectal Cancer (CRC)
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Special Issue: “Updates on Pharmacogenomics Role in Cancer Chemotherapy” with Frontiers in Pharmacology (Impact Factor 5.6, CiteScore 6.3). I am proud to announce that I am the guest editor to this issue with collaboration with Professor Fawzy Elbarbry, School of Pharmacy, Pacific University. https://lnkd.in/gggtvdBy Manuscript Summary Submission Deadline 03 June 2024 Manuscript Submission Deadline 31 October 2024 Pharmacogenomics play a crucial role in cancer chemotherapy due to both the high risk of serious side effects and the narrow therapeutic windows of chemotherapy. Recently, SNPs greatly affect treatment outcomes in cancer for both efficacy and toxicity. More attention has been given for mutation in genes for metabolic or cellular transport enzymes emphasizing the role of pharmacokinetic changes in predicting chemotherapy outcomes and precise medicine application in oncology. This Research Topic is aimed to highlight recent updates in genetic mutations that affect both the toxicity and efficacy of cancer chemotherapy specially SNPs in genes for drug metabolism and cellular transport with expected changes in drug plasma concentration and bioavailability added to validation methods for chemotherapy bioanalysis for therapeutic drug monitoring. Manuscripts should focus on one of the following aspects: 1. Exploring the role of genetic mutation on chemotherapy outcomes and toxicity 2. Validation of bioanalytical methods of chemotherapy for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) 3. Exploring the role of genetic mutation on chemotherapy metabolism and cellular transport 4. Chemotherapy dose prediction due to pharmacogenetic changes Drug Metabolism and Transport welcomes submissions of the following article types: Clinical Trial, Correction, Data Report, Editorial, General Commentary, Hypothesis & Theory, Methods, Mini Review, Opinion, Original Research, Perspective, Review, Technology and Code.
Updates on Pharmacogenomics Role in Cancer Chemotherapy
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FDA Grants IND Approval for Novel Anti-SIRPα Monoclonal Antibody Congratulations to Biosion for BSI-082, a fully human anti-SIRPα antagonistic monoclonal antibody (mAb) with potential broad combo therapies for the treatment of hematologic and solid tumors. BSI-082 works by binding to huSIRPα variants, and blocks interactions between SIRPα and CD47. This causes tumor-associated macrophages and dendritic cells to continue phagocytoxic activity against tumor cells and at the same time, removing the toxicity issue that many CD47-targeting therapies face. BSI-082 was also shown to be effective when combined with other mAbs against tumor-associated antigens in multiple animal models. Future hopes include combining the novel mAb with immune-oncology therapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Read the press release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-B-AKpv #Biointron #Antibodies #Immunotherapy #PharmaNews #DrugDevelopment #FDA #Monoclonal #Cancer #Research #Therapeutics Image credit: www.biosion.com/download
Biosion Announces FDA Clearance of IND Application for BSI-082, a Novel Anti-SIRPα Monoclonal Antibody
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We are highlighting the cover story of Antibody Therapeutics (2023 CiteScore: 8.7), the official journal of Chinese Antibody Society published by Oxford University Press. The 12th cover story we would like to share is entitled “Preclinical evaluation of MRG002, a novel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate with potent antitumor activity against HER2-positive solid tumors” contributed by Hui Li from Shanghai Miracogen. ERBB2 is a proto-oncogene of multiple cancers including breast and gastric cancers with HER2 protein overexpression or gene amplification and has been proven clinically as a valid target for these cancers. Here researchers reported the making of MRG002, a novel HER2-targeted antibody drug conjugate (ADC), and preclinical characterization including pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and toxicology and discuss its potential as a novel agent for treating patients with HER2-positive solid tumors. Featuring hyper-fucosylation of trastuzumab by design and clinically proven linker-payload, MRG002 exhibited reduced ADCC activity yet strong antitumor activity in trastuzumab- or T-DM1-resistant HER2-expressing PDX models. MRG002 has the potential to become one of the best HER2-targeting agents to address significant unmet medical needs in high- or medium-to-low HER2 expressing solid tumors. Click the link for the free access of the full text of the cover story: https://lnkd.in/d36GzsYc We are also welcoming therapeutic antibody related submission through https://lnkd.in/dMJjtiD #Antibody #Therapeutics #Coverstory
Preclinical evaluation of MRG002, a novel HER2-targeting antibody-drug conjugate with potent antitumor activity against HER2-positive solid tumors
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We at Hopec Pharma, are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the treatment of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC). After careful consideration and extensive preclinical research, we have made the strategic decision to expedite our path to human clinical trials by initiating a compassionate care program for our cutting-edge immunotherapy, HOPEC. HOPEC, a genetically modified inactivated Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) based therapy, has shown remarkable potential in preclinical studies, demonstrating superior efficacy compared to the current gold standard BCG treatment. By focusing on compassionate care, we aim to provide hope and potentially life-saving treatment to NMIBC patients who have exhausted all other options. This groundbreaking step not only offers a chance for patients to benefit from our innovative therapy but also marks a critical milestone for Hopec Pharma. The transition from preclinical studies in mice and rats to human subjects is a pivotal moment in drug development. Success in this phase will not only validate the potential of our immunotherapy platform but also significantly increase the value of our company. The compassionate care program will provide invaluable real-world data on the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of HOPEC in human subjects. This information will help inform and optimize our upcoming Phase 1/2a clinical trials, serving as a bridge to these pivotal studies. By gathering preliminary data and refining our protocols, we aim to ensure the success of our clinical trials and accelerate the development of this potentially game-changing therapy. As we embark on this exciting phase, we are confident that the success of our compassionate care program will lead to a substantial increase in the value of Hopec Pharma. This will enable us to secure funding and partnerships with more favorable terms as we progress towards the initiation of our Phase 1 trials. We remain committed to our mission of developing innovative immunotherapies that address the unmet needs of NMIBC patients. With our exceptional team of experienced founders, renowned scientists, and accomplished advisors, we are well-positioned to navigate this critical stage of development and bring hope to patients worldwide. We would like to express our gratitude to our dedicated team, partners, and investors for their unwavering support as we take this bold step forward. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of science and transform the lives of those affected by NMIBC. Stay tuned for further updates on our progress and the impact of our compassionate care program. The future of NMIBC treatment is looking brighter than ever, and Hopec Pharma is at the forefront of this revolution. Gadi KlarsfeldEstee Rosen אסטי רוזןIlan WinklerAnthony WalkerShlomo Mena Ofer Mandelboim #HopecPharma #CompassionateCare #Immunotherapy #NMIBC #BladderCancer #Innovation #ImmunotherapyRevolution
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Journal of Chemotherapy - Special Collection Invitation - Protein Kinase Inhibitors for Targeted Cancer Therapy - Reminder Dear Colleagues, As a Guest Co-Editor, I renew my invitation to you to submit a review or research manuscript of yours to the special collection entitled “Protein Kinase Inhibitors for Targeted Cancer Therapy” in Journal of Chemotherapy. While a wide range of different protein kinase inhibitors is available in clinical oncology practice and remarkable clinical success has been achieved with their use, limitations in the field remain and further discovery as well as in depth biological comprehension of their mechanisms of action and resistance is needed. The editors of Journal of Chemotherapy aim to stimulate discussion on the discovery, development, and clinical applications of protein kinase inhibitors through a curated collection of high-quality reviews and original research articles. Articles submitted to the collection will be assessed and peer reviewed per regular journal processes. More information on the scope of the collection can be found at this link: http://bit.ly/3QrcZdl or on the journal website (https://lnkd.in/dtPGeZkD). Please note this is an Open Access collection. You may find information on benefits of OA publishing with JOC at: https://lnkd.in/dj2fwGDn The deadline for manuscript submission has been updated and extended to 31 December 2024. I hope you will consider publishing in this collection and contributing to build a higher impact journal together with other distinguished scientists from all the countries! If you have any questions about the collection scope or the appropriateness of your contribution, please reach out. Best regards, Enrico Mini M.D., Ph.D. Guest Co-Editor Special Collection “Protein Kinase Inhibitors for Targeted Cancer Therapy” Journal of Chemotherapy #proteinkinaseinhibitors #targetedcancertherapy #drugdiscovery #drugdevelopment #clinicaltrials #pharmacology #toxicology #pharmacogenomics #pharmacokinetics #tumordrugresistance #pharmacovigilance #pharmacoeconomics
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