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Adagene Inc. (Nasdaq: ADAG) is a platform-driven, clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in the discovery and development of novel antibody-based cancer immunotherapies. Co-founded by two serial entrepreneurs, Adagene aims to become a leader in antibody discovery and engineering. The company has developed a proprietary Dynamic Precision Library (DPL), showcasing its capabilities through a unique pipeline of innovative antibody therapeutics advancing into clinical trials.
The company's proprietary technologies, including NEObody™, SAFEbody®, and POWERbody™, enable the design of therapeutic antibody candidates with functional epitopes and cross-reactivity across species. These innovations are particularly focused on cancer immunotherapy, where Adagene’s pipeline features monoclonal antibody drugs targeting various cancers.
Adagene has raised over $86 million through three series of financing, with significant investments from F-Prime Capital, Eight Roads Ventures China, 6 Dimensions Capital, GP Healthcare Capital, Sequoia China, and New World TMT. The company utilizes computational biology and artificial intelligence to address unmet patient needs, striving to transform the discovery and development of therapies with enhanced safety and efficacy profiles.
One of Adagene’s key advancements is the development of ADG126, a masked anti-CTLA-4 SAFEbody, which is currently in clinical trials. Recent data highlighted no dose-limiting toxicities and compelling safety when combined with anti-PD-1 therapy. The results indicated tumor shrinkage in cold tumors and partial responses in multiple tumor types. Another notable candidate, ADG116, an unmasked anti-CTLA-4 NEObody, has also shown promising safety and anti-tumor activity in clinical trials.
Adagene’s strategic collaborations with global biopharmaceutical companies, including Roche, Sanofi, and Exelixis, emphasize the commercial potential of its antibody technologies. These partnerships leverage Adagene's platform for developing advanced therapies, including antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies, addressing a wide range of cancer types.
Financially, Adagene reported a cash balance of $143.8 million at the end of 2022, supporting streamlined operations into 2025. The company continues to prioritize its clinical programs and collaborations, aiming to maximize the therapeutic potential of its proprietary technologies.
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