Amgen Inc. will spend the next two years generating data for its first bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) Blincyto (blinatumomab) and follow-on molecules in studies designed to rapidly progress the company's BiTE platform and its second-generation technology, including BiTEs that treat solid tumors.
Interview: Amgen's BiTE Platform Becomes A Feast As More Molecules Enter The Clinic
The next two years will be important as Amgen looks to deliver on its BiTE platform beyond the first approved drug, Blincyto. SVP David Reese lays out the path forward, including solid tumor opportunities and next-generation BiTEs.
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