Crescent Biopharma Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

Core Insights - Crescent Biopharma is advancing its pipeline of next-generation therapeutics for solid tumors, with significant progress expected in the coming years [2][3] Pipeline Developments - CR-001, a PD-1 x VEGF bispecific antibody, is on track for an IND submission in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a global Phase 1 trial planned to start in early 2026 [1][6] - Preclinical data for CR-001 shows cooperative pharmacology and in vivo anti-tumor activity, with initial clinical data anticipated in the second half of 2026 [2][6] - CR-002 and CR-003, novel antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), are expected to have an IND submission in mid-2026 [4][2] Financial Performance - As of September 30, 2025, Crescent Biopharma reported a cash position of $133.3 million, which is projected to fund operations through 2027 [5][13] - Research and development expenses for Q3 2025 were $20.3 million, while general and administrative expenses were $5.5 million [5][11] - The net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was $24.6 million, equating to a loss of $1.27 per share [7][11]