维立志博-B:LBL-024于一线治疗胆道癌II期试验的首例患者用药

Core Insights - The company has initiated a Phase II clinical trial for LBL-024, a PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody, for first-line treatment of biliary tract cancer, marking significant progress in expanding the indication for this core product [1] - LBL-024 is the first targeted therapy for 4-1BB receptor to reach the registered clinical stage globally, with potential to become the first approved drug for advanced extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma [1] - The drug utilizes the proprietary X-bodyTM platform with an optimal 2:2 structural design, aiming to enhance T-cell activation and synergistically eliminate tumors, showing greater cancer treatment potential compared to PD-1/L1 inhibitors [1] Regulatory Approvals - The company received approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in April 2024 to conduct a single-arm registration clinical trial [2] - In October 2024, LBL-024 was granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by NMPA for the treatment of advanced extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma [2] - In November 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated LBL-024 as an Orphan Drug (ODD) for neuroendocrine carcinoma [2]