FDA Clears IND for Phase 1b/2 Trial of ADG116 in Combination with Pembrolizumab in Patients with Solid Tumors
“The FDA clearance of this trial represents a significant milestone for our anti-CTLA-4 program as we advance our evaluation of ADG116 in combination with anti-PD-1 therapy,” said Peter Luo, Ph.D., Co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Adagene. “By applying NEObody technology, ADG116 can overcome existing safety limitations of anti-CTLA-4 therapies to achieve improved clinical benefit. Our exploration of ADG116 with pembrolizumab aims to unleash the dual CTLA-4/PD-1 blockade and realize the full potential of this combination therapy approach as a cornerstone of cancer treatment – balancing safety and efficacy.”
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