Xencor Gets CD20xCD3 Bispecific Back From J&J

Still Partnered On Two Antibodies

Deal snapshot: J&J decided to return global rights to platotamab, a Phase II-ready CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody for hematological cancers, but remains partnered with Xencor on candidates for prostate cancer and B-cell malignancies.

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J&J decided to return bispecific antibody plamotamab to Xencor • Source: Shutterstock

Who: Xencor/Janssen Biotech

What: The Johnson & Johnson subsidiary is returning worldwide rights to plamotamab, a CD20xCD3 bispecific T-cell engager, to Xencor less...

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