Chinese Biotechs Partner Up 18.2-Targeting ADCs Amid Intense Domestic Competition
Executive Summary
Following rapid R&D growth in the area, China now has roughly 40 drug candidates targeting Claudin 18.2 across various modalities including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies, with a number of contenders now striking international licensing-out deals in a bid to get ahead of rivals.
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