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Ambrx Links Its ADC Technology To Japan’s Astellas In Oncology Deal

 
• By Lisa LaMotta

The San Diego biotech has landed another large pharma partner for its antibody-drug conjugation technology as the space continues to attract interest.

Success of other antibody-drug conjugates has been paving the way for further deals in the space; the latest tie-up is between Ambrx Inc. and Japan’s Astellas Pharma Inc. in a deal that mirrors one of the biotech’s earlier collaborations. The potentially $300 million deal is one of many that Ambrx has inked with major pharmaceutical players over the last decade.

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