CytomX Therapeutics has revealed initial treatment using CX-2051, a selective EpCAM-targeted antibody-drug conjugate, in an early-stage trial involving individuals with progressive solid malignancies.
April 12th latest updates in the global new drug development field, including progress in new drug research and development, transaction information, and partnership developments.
Up to now, at the AACR meeting, updates on the clinical progress of several ADC drugs have been presented, involving targets such as HER2, BCMA, CD123, FRα, CCR7, Axl, etc.
The failure of clinical trials can stem from multiple factors. One study suggests that 90% of drug development clinical failures may be attributed to four reasons: lack of clinical efficacy (40%-50%), uncontrollable toxicity (30%), poor pharmacokinetic properties (10%-15%), and absence of commercial demand or poor strategic planning (10%).