BeiGene (NASDAQ: BGNE), a global science-driven biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide, and Nanjing Leads Biolabs, Inc.BeiGene (NASDAQ:BGNE), a global science-driven biotechnology company focused on developing innovative and affordable medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide, and Nanjing Leads Biolabs, Inc. (Leads Biolabs), a privately-owned clinical stage biotechnology company in China and the U.S., today announced entry into a license and collaboration agreement granting BeiGene worldwide research, development and manufacturing rights and exclusive commercialization rights outside of China to LBL-007, a novel investigational antibody targeting the LAG-3 pathway. Data from a Phase 1 clinical trial of LBL-007 in patients with advanced solid tumors were presented at the 2021 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
“We are excited about the strategic opportunity of adding an anti-LAG-3 agent to our portfolio and the potential to expedite the clinical development and scientific understanding of both LBL-007 and the anti-LAG-3 pathway as monotherapy and in combination with other immuno-oncology assets in BeiGene’s portfolio, including our anti-PD-1 inhibitor tislelizumab, where we see exciting combination potential for improved anti-tumor activity,” said Lai Wang, Ph.D., Global Head of R&D at BeiGene. “Nanjing Leads Biolabs has developed a promising clinical candidate, which complements our I/O program and supports our strategic imperatives of global clinical excellence and opportunities to address unmet medical needs around the world.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Leads Biolabs will receive $30 million upfront and is eligible to receive up to $742 million in clinical development, regulatory approval, and sales milestones, plus tiered double-digit royalties on sales in the licensed territory.
“Securing a collaboration to further develop LBL-007 has been a key strategic priority, and we are excited to begin working with BeiGene, a global leader in oncology,” said Xiaoqiang Kang, M.D., Ph.D., CEO and Chairman of Leads Biolabs. “BeiGene is the ideal partner for Leads Biolabs given its extensive experience in the development of oncology medicines worldwide and the compelling immuno-oncology combination opportunity in its pipeline. By collaborating with BeiGene, Leads Biolabs expects to significantly accelerate the development and commercialization of LBL-007.”
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