Category: Antibody Drug

Fc Fusion Therapeutics – A New Approach to Drug Therapy

Since the approval of Enbrel®, CD4-Fc fusion protein (for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis) in 1998, Fc fusion therapies have evolved into a prominent class of therapeutics.[1] Currently, 13 Fc fusion drugs are commercially available, while around 50 molecules are under development for various disease indications. Some of the Fc fusion therapeutics including  Arcalyst® (recurrent pericarditis,

ADC Therapeutics – Alternative to Traditional Anticancer Therapies

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are an upcoming class of targeted therapeutic agents that have captured the attention of both large and small pharmaceutical companies, and academic / research institutions from all across the world. Fundamentally, these complex biotherapeutic entities demonstrate the combination of target specificity of an antibody and therapeutic features of a chemotherapy / cytotoxic

Glycoengineered Antibodies and Fc Protein – Virtue of enhanced effector functions

With close to 100 approved monoclonal antibodies, and over 550 molecules in the clinical pipeline, antibody based pharmacological interventions have become one of the fast growing segment of the biopharmaceutical industry.[1] In fact, these interventions are anticipated to generate a cumulative sales of USD 300 billion by 2025.[2] Further, within the antibody therapeutics industry, engineered

ADC Therapeutics – A Potential Tool Against Cancer

Over the years, various technological advancements, such as antibody engineering for site-specific conjugation and enhanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, have paved the way for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) to be recognized as potent therapies targeting a wide range of indications, including solid tumors and hematological malignancies. ADC Therapeutics are engineered therapies comprised of monoclonal antibodies

Antibody Purification: A Deeper Look into Service Providers Landscape

Over time, several innovative technologies have been developed to support the designing and manufacturing of various types of antibody products; however, the aforementioned processes are characterized by high costs and technical complexities, especially during the production and downstream processing steps. Therefore, it is challenging for new entrants and companies with limited resources and capital, to

Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs): A Deeper Look into Contract Manufacturing Landscape

Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) known as the 21st Century Magic Bullets, have emerged as a promising class of targeted therapies being developed for the treatment of cancer. Two decades ago, in the year 2000, the domain witnessed the approval of first ADC known as Mylotarg®, by the US FDA.  This was followed by the successful

RISE OF ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES WITH THE RECENT APPROVALS

Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) have captured the attention of both large and small pharmaceutical companies, and academic / research institutions, for more than a decade. For the past few years, several failures of clinical trials were blamed for the lack of interest of some companies in this therapeutic approach. However, after a decade-long dribble of

Antibody Drug Conjugates Market Update: Ambrx and NovoCodex Collaborate

Ambrx and NovoCodex Biopharmaceuticals announced that they have formed a second collaboration to develop and commercialize Ambrx’s internally developed site-specific antibody drug conjugates (ADCs). What is the focus of the agreement: Under the agreement, Ambrx and NovoCodex will join forces to continue the development of ARX305, an Ambrx enabled ADC for the treatment of CD70