OBI Pharma confirms FDA’s clearance of IND for Phase 1 Study of Monoclonal Antibody Cancer Immunotherapy

U.S FDA clears OBI Pharma’s investigational new drug (IND) application for a Phase 1 study of a monoclonal antibody cancer immunotherapy targeting Globo H, a glycolipid antigen (OBI-888).

Amy Huang, General Manager of OBI Pharma, said “We embark on a new opportunity, based on the innovation OBI has developed from its unique glycolipid cancer immunotherapy pipeline. With this trial, OBI is taking a first-step towards testing the safety and initial efficacy of a new class of monoclonal antibodies. We are excited to bring forth new and effective tools in the fight against cancer.”