– Samsung Biologics to develop and manufacture antibody for ADC candidate
– Latest deal comes as Samsung Biologics is on track to complete construction of an ADC facility this year
INCHEON, South Korea, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced it has signed a partnership agreement with LegoChem Biosciences (KOSDAQ: 141080), a biotech company pioneering the research and development of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) programs.
Under the terms of the deal, Samsung Biologics will provide antibody development and drug substance manufacturing services as a part of LegoChem Biosciences’ ADC program designed to treat solid tumors. LegoChem Biosciences aims to submit an Investigational New Drug application to the U.S. FDA in the first half of 2025, with non-clinical data showing promising efficacy results.
The company is also on track to adding ADC to its pipeline, with the construction of a standalone, dedicated ADC facility expected to be operational within 2024.
“Collaboration between Samsung Biologics and LegoChem Biosciences will enable us to deliver on our common goal to develop and manufacture efficient and safe therapeutics for patients,” said
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