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Two-target antibodies sharpen cancer attack, enabling even more complex multispecific therapies
science21 days ago

Two-target antibodies sharpen cancer attack, enabling even more complex multispecific therapies

Bispecific antibodies that bind two targets are rapidly moving into the clinic and becoming more elaborate, with the number of approved drugs rising from 3 to over 20 in five years and 2025 sales around $18 billion. Most work as T cell engagers that recruit immune cells to cancer, but researchers are developing multispecifics that target three or more components to boost efficacy, reduce toxicity to healthy cells, and counter resistance. Advances in protein production and AI are enabling these complex designs, signaling a shift toward smarter, more selective cancer therapies.

Talawar and JATT II Strike SPAC Merger to Fast-Track Dual-Pathway Bispecifics in I&I
business1 month ago

Talawar and JATT II Strike SPAC Merger to Fast-Track Dual-Pathway Bispecifics in I&I

Talawar Therapeutics and JATT II Acquisition Corp. announced a definitive business combination to form a Nasdaq-listed Talawar Therapeutics, backed by about $285 million in cash at closing (a $60 million trust plus a $225 million PIPE) to advance TALA-125, a novel anti-IL-13 x anti-IL-18 bispecific for atopic dermatitis, into a Phase 2b proof-of-concept by late 2028 with a 1Q 2027 clinic entry and 4Q 2027 interim Phase 1 data; the company is also pursuing discovery programs TALA-307 and TALA-711. Closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to approvals and typical closing conditions.

Immunotherapy: A Promising Alternative When Chemotherapy Fails
health3 years ago

Immunotherapy: A Promising Alternative When Chemotherapy Fails

Immune therapy, such as the bispecific antibody treatment Columvi, is offering new hope for patients with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) when chemotherapy fails. Unlike chemotherapy drugs, antibody treatments like Columvi are more targeted and designed to spare healthy cells. Clinical trials have shown that Columvi can achieve remission in 43% of patients with DLBCL, and it has recently received approval from the FDA. Bispecific antibodies like Columvi attach to different receptor sites on cells, turning T cells into cancer-killing cells. While there is still more research to be done, bispecific antibody therapy could potentially revolutionize cancer treatment by providing more effective and tolerable options for patients.

FDA Greenlights Johnson & Johnson's Breakthrough Blood Cancer Treatment
healthcare3 years ago

FDA Greenlights Johnson & Johnson's Breakthrough Blood Cancer Treatment

The U.S. FDA has granted approval to Johnson & Johnson's antibody-based therapy, Talvey, for the treatment of relapsed multiple myeloma, a difficult-to-treat type of blood cancer. Talvey is a bispecific antibody that brings together cancer cells and immune cells to enhance the body's immune response against cancer. The therapy will be priced at $45,000 per month, with an estimated treatment cost ranging from $270,000 to $360,000. Talvey is the first of its kind to target the protein GPRC5D, which is predominantly found in cancerous plasma cells. The approval comes with a boxed safety warning regarding potential immune response and neurologic toxicity.