抗肿瘤创新药企「先声再明」获太平医疗健康基金投资

Core Insights - Taiping Medical Health Fund has completed an investment in Hainan Xiansheng Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Xiansheng Pharmaceutical Group, which is a leading domestic pharmaceutical company focused on innovative anti-tumor drugs [1] - The investment aims to enhance Xiansheng Zaiming's innovative capabilities and support its participation in international competition and collaboration in tumor immunotherapy [1] - Xiansheng Zaiming has developed several advanced research and development platforms, including protein engineering, T cell engagers, NK cell engagers, ADCs, PROTACs, and AI-assisted molecular design [1] Company Developments - Xiansheng Zaiming has achieved compliance with GMP standards in both China and the United States for its independent production capabilities [1] - The company has four core innovative drugs, namely Kexaila®, Envida®, Endu®, and Enlitai®, which are already commercialized and cover various solid tumor treatments [1] - Kexaila® and Enlitai® are expected to enter the national medical insurance catalog in 2024, following Endu® [1] Strategic Partnerships - Following the investment, Xiansheng Zaiming announced a strategic partnership with Next Cure, Inc. to co-develop a new ADC drug, SIM0505, targeting the CDH6 antigen for solid tumor treatment [3] - The potential development phase of SIM0505 could yield up to $745 million in related payments, including upfront, development, and sales milestone payments, along with tiered royalties based on net sales outside Greater China [3] - Previously, Xiansheng Zaiming entered a licensing option agreement with AbbVie for SIM0500, a tri-specific antibody, with a total value of up to $1.055 billion [6]