AbCellera’s First Program with Regeneron in Multi-Target Collaboration Advances in Preclinical Development
AbCellera (NASDAQ: ABCL) announced that Regeneron has advanced a therapeutic antibody candidate discovered in their collaboration into further preclinical development. This partnership, which began in March 2020, utilizes AbCellera's advanced antibody discovery platform alongside Regeneron's VelocImmune® mice technology. The candidate targets a G-protein coupled receptor and marks the first antibody selected for further evaluation in this initiative. AbCellera will receive undisclosed research payments and milestone payments, royalty opportunities on net sales, emphasizing continued growth in its drug development collaborations.
- Regeneron advances an antibody candidate discovered in partnership with AbCellera into further preclinical development.
- The collaboration allows AbCellera to leverage its technology, enhancing its position in antibody discovery.
- AbCellera is set to receive milestone and royalty payments, contributing to potential revenue growth.
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“By solving technology-intensive challenges that have hindered antibody discovery against difficult and sought-after drug targets, we’re able to open up opportunities for leading companies in our industry,” said
Under the terms of the agreement, Regeneron has the right to develop and commercialize therapeutic antibodies resulting from the collaboration. AbCellera receives research payments and is eligible to receive downstream clinical and commercial milestone payments and royalties on net sales of products. AbCellera received a milestone payment for this antibody candidate and the amount of the payment was not disclosed.
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