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Invenra, Xcellon Biologics Partner to Advance the Development of Multispecific ADCs

The partnership aims to accelerate the translation of bispecific and trispecific ADCs from discovery into preclinical and clinical development.

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By: Charlie Sternberg

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Invenra Inc., a U.S.-based biotechnology company pioneering multispecific antibody platform technologies, and Xcellon Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Linden Lake Labs and a U.S.-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and complex biologics, have joined forces to advance the development of multispecific ADCs.

Under the collaboration, Invenra will leverage its proprietary B-Body Bispecific platform and T-Body Trispecific antibody platform to generate novel multispecific antibody formats, while Xcellon Biologics will provide bioconjugation, ADC development, and manufacturing services to create and evaluate multispecific ADC candidates derived from these platforms. The partnership aims to accelerate the translation of bispecific and trispecific ADCs from discovery into preclinical and clinical development.

Invenra’s B-Body and T-Body platforms combine rapid antibody discovery with high developability, streamlining progression from idea to clinic and making them an ideal foundation for efficient ADC development.

“This collaboration represents a meaningful step toward realizing the therapeutic potential of bispecific and trispecific ADCs,” said Roland Green, CEO of Invenra. “Our B-Body and T-Body multispecific antibody discovery platforms are designed to unlock new biology and expand the reach of targeted therapies. Xcellon’s expertise in bioconjugation, ADC development, and manufacturing makes them an ideal partner to help advance these innovative constructs toward the clinic.”

“Our vision is to make Xcellon Biologics a one-stop shop for the early development of ADCs and complex biologics,” said Abhishake Chhibber, Board Member of Xcellon Biologics. “Partnering with Invenra strengthens that mission by combining cutting-edge multispecific antibody discovery with Xcellon’s integrated bioconjugation and ADC development capabilities. Together, we aim to accelerate the next generation of ADCs for our clients and collaborators.”

The collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to enabling the next wave of antibody-based therapeutics by combining Invenra’s discovery innovation with Xcellon’s bioconjugation and manufacturing capabilities.

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