Innovent to Present Preclinical Data of Multiple Novel Molecules at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting

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Innovent Biologics (IVBIY) announces the presentation of preclinical data for multiple novel cancer therapeutics at the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting in Chicago from April 25-30. The presentations include data on several groundbreaking molecules:

- IAR037: A novel CD40/PD-L1 bispecific antibody for advanced solid tumors
- IBI3010: A FRα targeting biparatopic antibody-drug conjugate
- IBI3019: A first-in-class EGFR/CDH17/CD16A tri-specific antibody for colorectal cancer
- IBI3026: A novel anti-PD-1/IL-12 fusion protein
- IBI3014: A TROP2xPD-L1 bi-specific ADC

The company will also present findings on combination therapies involving olverembatinib with lisaftoclax for leukemia treatment. These presentations showcase Innovent's expanding technological capabilities in developing first-in-class bispecific antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, and ADCs for oncology applications.

Positive

• Development of multiple first-in-class cancer therapeutics
• Diverse pipeline of novel bispecific antibodies and ADCs
• Promising preclinical efficacy data across multiple cancer types
• Strategic partnership with Ascentage Pharma for olverembatinib commercialization

Negative

• All treatments still in preclinical stage, requiring extensive clinical trials
• No immediate revenue impact as products are years from potential commercialization

SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for the treatment of oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune, ophthalmology and other major diseases, announces that preclinical data on multiple novel bispecific antibodies as well as antibody-drug-conjugates (ADCs) from its oncology pipeline will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2025. The AACR Annual Meeting will take place from April 25 to April 30, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.

Late-Breaking Research: Immunology 2

Topic: Preclinical Data of IAR037, A Novel CD40/PD-L1 Bispecific Antibody for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors Resistant to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Abstract Number: LB139
Presentation Time：Monday Apr 28, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 52

Late-Breaking Research: Clinical Research 1

Topic: Preclinical characterization of IBI3010, a FRα targeting biparatopic antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), for the treatment of FRα expressing tumors
Abstract Number: LB222
Presentation Time：Monday Apr 28, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 53

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - New and Emerging Cancer Drug Targets

Topic: IBI3019, a first-in-class EGFR/CDH17/CD16A tri-specific antibody, demonstrated potent efficacy against CRC and an excellent safety profile in preclinical studies
Abstract Number: 4249
Presentation Time: Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 17
Poster Board Number: 6

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - Therapeutic Approaches to Attack the Tumor Microenvironment

Topic: IBI3026, a first-in-class anti-PD-1/IL-12 fusion protein, demonstrates the potential to be a new immuno-oncology therapy by releasing the break in immune response and strongly activating T and NK cells in the tumor microenvironment
Abstract Number: 3118
Presentation Time: Monday Apr 28, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 24
Poster Board Number: 2

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - Biochemical Modulators of Cancer / Differentiation Therapeutic Strategies

Topic: IBI3014, a TROP2xPD-L1 bi-specific ADC integrating ADC killing with checkpoint blockade within one molecule, exhibits promising efficacy and safety in preclinical models
Abstract Number: 344
Presentation Time: Sunday Apr 27, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 16
Poster Board Number: 11

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - Biochemical Modulators of Cancer / Differentiation Therapeutic Strategies

Topic: Trop2 and B7H4 bi-specific ADC with improved efficacy and safety for gynecologic cancers
Abstract Number: 345
Presentation Time: Sunday Apr 27, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 16
Poster Board Number: 12

Poster Session: Immunology - T Cell Engagers

Topic: A 2+1 format MUC16 targeting T cell engager induces MUC16-dependent T cell activity and superior anti-tumor efficacy
Abstract Number: 3510
Presentation Time: Monday Apr 28, 2025 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 38
Poster Board Number: 18

Poster Session: Immunology - Modulation of Tumor Microenvironment: Modulation of Lymphocyte Influx

Topic: A PD1-IFNα fusion protein, composed of an attenuated IFNα fused to a clinically validated PD1 mAb, induced PD1-dependent IFNα signaling and demonstrated superior anti-tumor efficacy
Abstract Number: 4881
Presentation Time: Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Poster Section 40
Poster Board Number: 9

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - Novel Antitumor Agents 3

Topic: Olverembatinib* (HQP1351) in combination with lisaftoclax (APG-2575) overcomes venetoclax resistance in preclinical models of acute myeloid leukemia (AML)
Abstract Number: 5652
Presentation Time: Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Poster Session: Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics - Novel Antitumor Agents 3

Topic: Effects of olverembatinib* (HQP1351) in combination with BCL-2 inhibitor lisaftoclax (APG-2575) in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T ALL)
Abstract Number: 5648
Presentation Time: Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

* In July 2021, Innovent and Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) reached the agreement regarding the joint development and commercialization of olverembatinib in China.

Dr. Kaijie He, Vice President of Innovent, stated: "With the expansion and enhancement of Innovent Academy's technology platforms, our global R&D efforts are taking shape and accelerating global competitiveness, enabling the efficient generation of novel molecules with global potential. We are proud to showcase a batch of preclinical research findings at this year's AACR Annual Meeting, including multiple globally first-in-class bispecific antibodies, multi-specific antibodies, and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). These breakthroughs not only demonstrate our growing scientific capabilities but also reaffirm our commitment to delivering transformative therapeutic options for patients worldwide. Moving forward, we remain focused on innovation—optimizing precision targets and exploring novel mechanisms—to provide revolutionary solutions for some of the world's most challenging diseases and enable more patients to benefit from the rapid advancements in cutting-edge science." 

About Innovent

Innovent is a leading biopharmaceutical company founded in 2011 with the mission to empower patients worldwide with affordable, high-quality biopharmaceuticals. The company discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes innovative medicines that target some of the most intractable diseases. Its pioneering therapies treat cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic, autoimmune and eye diseases. Innovent has launched 15 products in the market. It has 3 new drug applications under regulatory review, 3 assets in Phase III or pivotal clinical trials and 16 more molecules in early clinical stage. Innovent partners with over 30 global healthcare companies, including Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Incyte, Adimab, LG Chem and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Guided by the motto, "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent maintains the highest standard of industry practices and works collaboratively to advance the biopharmaceutical industry so that first-rate pharmaceutical drugs can become widely accessible. For more information, visit www.innoventbio.com, or follow Innovent on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Statement:

（1）Innovent does not recommend the use of any unapproved drug (s)/indication (s).
（2）Ramucirumab (Cyramza^®) and Selpercatinib (Retsevmo^®) and Pirtobrutinib (Jaypirca^®) were developed by Eli Lilly and Company.

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FAQ

What new cancer treatments will IVBIY present at AACR 2025?

IVBIY will present preclinical data on multiple novel therapies including IAR037 for solid tumors, IBI3010 for FRα expressing tumors, IBI3019 for colorectal cancer, IBI3026 (PD-1/IL-12 fusion), and IBI3014 (TROP2xPD-L1 ADC).

When and where is IVBIY presenting at AACR 2025?

IVBIY will present at the AACR Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois from April 25-30, 2025, with multiple poster sessions scheduled between April 27-29.

What is the significance of IVBIY's IBI3019 treatment?

IBI3019 is a first-in-class EGFR/CDH17/CD16A tri-specific antibody that has demonstrated potent efficacy against colorectal cancer with an excellent safety profile in preclinical studies.

What are the leukemia treatments IVBIY is developing?

IVBIY is studying combinations of olverembatinib with lisaftoclax for both acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL).