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ASCO 2025 Oral Presentation: Innovent Biologics Announces Updated Data of IBI343 (Novel Anti-CLDN18.2 ADC) From the Phase 1 Clinical Study in Patients with Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
ADCAgree Realty(ADC) Prnewswire·2025-06-03 01:00

Core Viewpoint - Innovent Biologics has presented promising Phase 1 study results for IBI343, a novel anti-CLDN18.2 ADC, for advanced pancreatic cancer, indicating its potential as a breakthrough therapy in a challenging-to-treat malignancy [2][4]. Company Overview - Innovent Biologics is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011, focused on developing high-quality medicines for various diseases, including oncology, cardiovascular, and autoimmune disorders [10]. - The company has launched 15 products and has multiple assets in various stages of clinical trials, partnering with over 30 global healthcare companies [10]. Clinical Study Results - The Phase 1 study of IBI343 showed a confirmed overall objective response rate (cORR) of 22.7% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 81.8% in patients with CLDN18.2 expression treated at a 6mg/kg dose [6]. - The median progression-free survival (mPFS) was reported at 5.4 months, and the median overall survival (mOS) was 9.1 months, with variations based on prior treatments [6]. - The safety profile of IBI343 was favorable, with a low rate of gastrointestinal toxicity and no new safety signals reported [6]. Market Context - Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers, with a global 5-year survival rate of less than 10% and approximately 510,000 new cases and 467,000 deaths annually [3][4]. - The clinical options for second-line treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer are limited, highlighting the urgent need for effective therapies [4]. Regulatory Designations - IBI343 has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) from China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and Fast Track Designation (FTD) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [2][9].