FRα/FOLR1 – Another Anti-cancer Target Fueled by the ADC

Folate receptor alpha (FRα), due to its differential expression in various tumor or cancer tissues compared to normal tissues, is considered an ideal druggable target. In the past, pharmaceutical companies have ventured into developing FRα-targeted therapies, including small molecule conjugates and monoclonal antibody drugs like Morphotek’s humanized monoclonal antibody farletuzumab, and Endocyte’s small molecule conjugate […]

Immune Checkpoint B7-H3: Exploring the Current Landscape of Targeted Therapies

In December 2023, GlaxoSmithKline (“GSK”) invested $1.71 billion to obtain the global exclusive rights for the development, production, and commercialization of HS-20093 from HANSON PHARAM (excluding mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan). HS-20093 is a novel B7-H3 targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed independently by HANSON PHARAM. Similarly, in April 2024, Macrogenics’ stock price surged […]

Connect with DIMA Biotechnology this May at Boston

2024 PEGS Time & Location: May 13-17, 2024, Boston Conference Background: PEGS (Essential Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit) is a premier event in the field of protein engineering and biotherapeutics, featuring comprehensive programming covering all aspects of biologic drug development. DIMA Highlights: At this year’s PEGS Summit, DIMA will present a poster describing the innovative […]