– WuXi Biologics’ first collaborative project based on novel fully human antibody platform – HCAb (“heavy chain only” antibodies)

SHANGHAI and CAMBRIDGE, MA, June 25, 2018 – WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global open-access biologics technology platform company offering end-to-end solutions for biologics discovery, development and manufacturing, and Harbour BioMed, a global biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapeutics in the field of immuno-oncology and immunological diseases, today announced an initial strategic collaboration for the development and manufacturing of Harbour’s leading HCAb antibody. The collaboration with WuXi Biologics will support the supply of Harbour’s products for clinical trials under Investigational New Drug (IND) applications in China and worldwide.

“In about a year’s time, our scientists have moved our leading HCAb molecule into IND enabling stage. We are excited to collaborate with WuXi Biologics to accelerate further development of this molecule. This collaboration is aligned with our strategy to partner with industry leaders to bring forward innovative therapeutics that will help patients,” said Dr. Jingsong Wang, CEO of Harbour BioMed.

“Harbour’s trust in WuXi Biologics to develop this novel format of HCAb is a strong testament of WuXi Biologics as a global leader in technology,” commented Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, “We have enabled more than 20 complex molecules to the clinic including different bispecific formats, ADCs, fusion proteins and novel protein scaffolds. We aim to empower anyone and any company to discover, develop and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing.”

About Harbour BioMed

 
Harbour BioMed (HKEX: 02142) is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development and commercialization of novel antibody therapeutics focusing on oncology and immunology. The Company is building its robust portfolio and differentiated pipeline through internal R&D capability, collaborations with co-discovery and co-development partners and select acquisitions.

 
The Company’s proprietary antibody technology platforms Harbour Mice^® generate fully human monoclonal antibodies in two heavy and two light chain (H2L2) format, as well as heavy chain only (HCAb) format. Building upon the HCAb antibodies, the HCAb-based immune cell engagers (HBICE^®) are capable of delivering tumor killing effects unachievable by traditional combination therapies. Integrating Harbour Mice^® with single B cell cloning platform, our antibody discovery engine is highly unique and efficient for development of next generation therapeutic antibodies. 

For further information, please refer to www.harbourbiomed.com

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics, a Hong Kong-listed company, is the only open-access biologics technology platform in the world offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. Our company history and achievements demonstrate our commitment to providing a truly ONE-stop service offering and value proposition to our global clients.

For more information on WuXi Biologics, please visit www.wuxibiologics.com.

Media Contacts:

Harbour BioMed
Xian Wu
xian.wu@harbourbiomed.com

WuXi Biologics
Jia Li
li_jia0102@wuxiapptec.com