On May 15, 2023 BiOneCure Therapeutics, Inc. reported a strategic collaboration with Nanjing Leads Biolabs to develop a range of innovative anti-drug conjugates (ADCs) for treating solid tumors (Press release, BiOneCure Therapeutics, MAY 15, 2023, View Source [SID1234631759]). BiOneCure is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing next-generation ADCs, while Leads Biolabs is a clinical-stage biotech focused on the research, development, and commercialization of next-generation tumor immunotherapy antibody drugs.

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"We are excited to collaborate with Leads Biolabs to develop ADC drugs," said Dr. Haifeng Bao, CEO of BiOneCure. "Through this collaboration, we aim to accelerate innovation and development in the ADC field and provide better treatment options for patients."

BiOneCure has developed several proprietary ADC payload-linker platforms, and its first product, BIO-106, an anti-Trop-2 ADC, is currently in a Phase I clinical study. Meanwhile, Leads Biolabs has established a rich portfolio of more than 20 novel mono- or bispecific antibody drug projects to fulfill unmet medical needs. The two companies’ technologies are highly complementary, making this a promising win-win collaboration that will significantly promote the R&D and product development capabilities of both parties.

"We believe that BiOneCure has leading ADC technology platforms, and their ADC molecule is in the clinical stage," said Dr. Xiaoqiang Kang, founder and chairman of Leads Biolabs. "Leads Biolabs is a clinical-stage antibody new drug company, with multiple antibody technology platforms. We are convinced that this collaboration will greatly expand the innovative R&D capabilities of both parties."