R&D Reorg Helps Astellas Move Swiftly With Protein Degraders
KRAS G12D Asset Leads Pack
Executive Summary
In selecting targeted protein degradation as a new Primary Focus area within its R&D effort, Astellas has moved rapidly to develop a potential first-in-class KRAS G12D degrader candidate ASP3082, helped by a reorganization last year to develop a more agile research function. The Japanese firm sees very broad potential for TPDs beyond oncology in the longer term.
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