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Akeso's First Bispecific ADC (Trop2/Nectin4 ADC) Enters Clinical Trials, Strengthening Leadership in 'IO+ADC' 2.0 Strategy

Group 1 - Akeso, Inc. has successfully enrolled the first patient in its Phase Ia clinical trial for AK146D1, a bispecific Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) targeting Trop2 and Nectin4, marking its first bispecific ADC to enter clinical trials [1] - AK146D1 has received approvals from the U.S. FDA, Australia's TGA, and China's NMPA to begin clinical trials, indicating strong regulatory support for the product [1] - Akeso is the only company globally with two approved cancer immunotherapy bispecific antibodies, cadonilimab and ivonescimab, establishing a strong leadership advantage in the IO+ADC space [2] Group 2 - ADC therapeutics are a key component of Akeso's "IO+ADC" 2.0 strategy, which aims to reshape the global treatment landscape and set new standards for cancer care [3] - The company emphasizes the potential of innovative bispecific ADCs like AK146D1 to unlock global clinical opportunities and enhance cancer therapies [4] - Trop2 and Nectin4 are ideal targets for ADC therapy due to their high expression in various tumor types and low expression in normal tissues, which may improve treatment efficacy [4][5] Group 3 - AK146D1 is the first bispecific ADC targeting both Trop2 and Nectin4, with preclinical studies showing strong anti-tumor activity and favorable safety profiles [5] - The development of AK146D1 holds significant potential for improving treatment outcomes for cancer patients, highlighting Akeso's commitment to advancing cancer therapies [5]