Core Viewpoint - He Yuan Bio's innovative "rice blood production" technology aims to revolutionize the production of human serum albumin, addressing supply shortages and virus transmission risks associated with traditional plasma extraction methods [1][5][8]. Group 1: Company Overview - He Yuan Bio, founded by Professor Yang Daichang's team from Wuhan University, recently went public on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, becoming the first pharmaceutical company listed under the new fifth set of standards [2][3]. - The company's core product, HY1001 (recombinant human albumin injection), received approval in July 2025, marking it as the first plant-derived recombinant human albumin drug in China [1][6]. Group 2: Market Response - Following its debut on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, He Yuan Bio's stock surged over 200%, with its market capitalization exceeding 32.5 billion yuan on the first day and reaching 42.1 billion yuan by October 30 [3][5]. - The rapid increase in stock price reflects strong investor interest and confidence in the company's potential to disrupt the traditional blood product market [1][3]. Group 3: Technology and Product Details - The "rice blood production" technology involves inserting the human serum albumin gene into rice cells, allowing for the extraction of highly pure recombinant human serum albumin (≥99.9999%) from rice [5][8]. - This method not only mitigates the risks associated with plasma extraction but also enhances China's self-sufficiency in human serum albumin supply, which has been heavily reliant on imports (69% of total demand) [5][8]. Group 4: Clinical Applications and Market Potential - Currently, He Yuan Bio's recombinant human albumin is approved for treating liver cirrhosis with low albumin levels, which constitutes about 30% of the overall market [8]. - However, the market for this indication is expected to decline due to decreasing hepatitis incidence, prompting the company to seek expansion into other indications and international markets [8][9]. Group 5: Competitive Landscape - He Yuan Bio faces competition from four other domestic companies also developing recombinant human albumin products, primarily using yeast as raw materials [7][9]. - The fastest competitor, Tonghua Anruite, has already received approval for its product in Russia and Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the competitive nature of the recombinant human albumin market [7][9].

Core Viewpoint - He Yuan Bio's innovative "rice blood production" technology aims to revolutionize the production of human serum albumin, traditionally reliant on human plasma extraction, thus addressing supply shortages and reducing virus transmission risks [1][2]. Company Overview - He Yuan Bio, founded by Professor Yang Daichang's team from Wuhan University, recently launched its core product, HY1001 (recombinant human albumin injection), becoming the first plant-derived recombinant human albumin drug approved in China [1][2]. - The company made a significant market impact, with its stock price surging over 200% on its debut on the STAR Market, leading to a market capitalization exceeding 40.5 billion yuan [2]. Technology and Innovation - The "rice blood production" technology involves inserting the human serum albumin gene into rice cells, allowing for the extraction and purification of recombinant human serum albumin with a purity of 99.9999% [2][4]. - This method not only mitigates the risks associated with plasma extraction but also enhances the domestic supply capability of human serum albumin, which is crucial given the increasing demand and reliance on imports [3][4]. Market Demand and Competition - The demand for human serum albumin in China is projected to grow, with imports accounting for 69% of the supply as of 2024, highlighting a significant gap in domestic production [3]. - He Yuan Bio faces competition from four other companies developing recombinant human albumin products, with the fastest progress seen from Tonghua Anruite, which has already received approval for its product in Russia and Kyrgyzstan [5]. Clinical Applications and Future Plans - The primary clinical application for He Yuan Bio's recombinant human albumin is in treating low albumin levels in liver cirrhosis patients, which constitutes about 30% of the overall market [5]. - The company is also focused on expanding its indications and plans to enter the U.S. market, with a timeline to complete Phase III clinical trials by 2025 and submit a market application in 2026 [6].

Core Viewpoint - He Yuan Bio's recombinant human albumin, derived from genetically modified rice, is positioned to challenge both domestic and international blood product giants, despite the company currently being unprofitable and facing significant market competition [2][3][7]. Group 1: Company Overview - He Yuan Bio (688765.SH) has recently listed on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board after a two-year suspension, marking the restart of the "fifth set" rules [3]. - The company has incurred losses of 480 million yuan over the past three years, with its success hinging on the profitability of its rice-derived blood products [3]. - The IPO price was set at 29.06 yuan per share, aiming to raise approximately 2.6 billion yuan, with 1.657 billion yuan allocated for the establishment of a recombinant human albumin industrialization base [4]. Group 2: Product Details - The core product is "rice blood," a plant-based recombinant human albumin, which is currently the only commercialized product of He Yuan Bio [3]. - The product is priced at 890 yuan for a 10g (20%, 50mL) bottle, which is more than double the price of human blood albumin available in the market [3][15]. - The market for human serum albumin in China was valued at 25.8 billion yuan in 2020, with projections to reach 57 billion yuan by 2030 [10]. Group 3: Market Position and Competition - He Yuan Bio aims to capture nearly 20% of the domestic market for human albumin, which is currently dominated by imported products [5][11]. - The company’s product is positioned as a safer alternative to human-derived albumin, eliminating risks associated with bloodborne pathogens [14]. - Despite the claimed cost advantages, the current pricing strategy suggests that He Yuan Bio's product is more expensive than traditional human blood albumin [15][16]. Group 4: Future Prospects - He Yuan Bio plans to expand its market presence, with a focus on entering the U.S. market and completing clinical trials for additional indications [12]. - The company has established a production line with an annual capacity of 10 tons and plans to expand to 120 million tons by 2026 [10]. - The company is also developing other products using the same technology, including recombinant human lactoferrin and α-1 antitrypsin [19].