On February 21, 2021, GenScript ProBio and SunRock Biopharma, a company focused on the development of antibody therapeutics targeting cancer, announced a collaboration spanning preclinical discovery to large scale GMP manufacturing for SunRock’s CCR9 therapeutic antibody candidates. GenScript ProBio will provide SunRock Biopharma a one-stop-solution from antibody discovery, cell line development, process development to GMP drug substance and drug product manufacturing services.
By leveraging complementary strengths and capabilities, the parties are committed to the R&D, manufacturing process development, NMPA, FDA & EMA IND filings of CCR9 therapeutic antibodies, towards rapid development of novel antibody therapeutics.
CCR9 is a novel therapeutic target expressed in highly aggressive cancer. It is associated with increased metastatic potential and tumor-chemoresistance. This program will enable new treatment formats with innovative monoclonal antibody drugs of different blood neoplasia and solid tumors with a highly unmet clinical need, such as T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or pancreatic cancer.
“Collaborating with GenScript ProBio and having access to their excellent production methods will enable us to accelerate the delivery of our antibody to patients in need of novel treatment approaches. Our goal is to start clinical trials in June 2022 and the collaboration with a relevant partner like GenScript ProBio will be key to achieving our goal,” said Juan Buela, General Manager of SunRock.
“We’re delighted to collaborate with SunRock Biopharma to accelerate its preclinical CCR9 therapeutic antibody program. Innovation Through Collaboration is GenScript ProBio’s vision. GenScript ProBio will facilitate SunRock Biopharma to expand their innovative antibody product pipeline. Committed to “providing best-in-class quality to and serving the interests of customers”, GenScript ProBio works to expedite pharmaceutical transformation. Through collaboration, we will explore and shape the landscape of the next-generation differentiated immunotherapy for cancers. With our experience in CMC and GMP manufacturing services alongside support from SunRock Biopharma, an innovative biopharmaceutical company, we expect more patients will benefit from superior treatments,” said Dr. Brian Min, CEO of GenScript ProBio.