Clinical development of ZW171 to be discontinued in gynecological, thoracic, and digestive system cancers
“While this is a disappointing outcome given the promising preclinical activity observed with ZW171, we are deeply grateful to the patients, providers, and caregivers for their support and participation in the ZW171 Phase 1 study,” said Kenneth Galbraith, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Zymeworks. “As part of Zymeworks’ disciplined approach to the management of our broad product portfolio, we are committed to careful and consistent evaluation of clinical progress for each product candidate to ensure our resources are directed towards those product candidates with the greatest potential impact for patients. We continue to advance our broader product pipeline, including the ongoing Phase 1 trial of ZW191 and the initiation of a Phase 1 study for ZW251 expected in 2025. We are also preparing an IND filing for ZW209, our DLL3-directed trispecific T cell engager, planned in the first half of 2026.”
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