GSK's New $1 Billion Partnership for ADC Development with DualityBio in China
GSK has embarked on a strategic partnership with DualityBio, marking another significant investment in its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) portfolio with a potential deal valued at $1 billion[1][2]. This deal, announced recently, grants GSK an exclusive option to license DualityBio’s ADC, DB-1324, which is targeted at gastrointestinal cancer, a type responsible for a significant percentage of cancer-related mortality[1]. GSK will pay a $30 million upfront fee and could potentially contribute an additional $975 million upon reaching certain milestones[2]. The collaboration also includes tiered royalties from sales outside China, Hong Kong, and Macau, further reflecting GSK's ongoing commitment to expanding its presence in the ADC space[1].
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