Whitehawk Therapeutics Inc. has released a corporate presentation detailing its differentiated antibody-drug conjugate $(ADC)$ platform, which features three ADC assets licensed from WuXi Biologics and novel linker-payload technology from Hangzhou DAC. The company highlights the use of a proprietary topoisomerase 1 (TOP1) inhibitor with an optimized DAR6 configuration, carbon bridge cleavable linker, and Fc-attenuated antibodies to enhance tumor targeting and minimize toxicity. Preclinical data indicate that the Whitehawk ADC platform demonstrates increased potency, improved stability, and a higher safety margin compared to average TOP1 inhibitor ADCs, with 3-10 times greater potency, 5-25 times more stability, and a 2-3 times higher safety margin in animal models. The portfolio includes three main assets: HWK-007 targeting PTK7 for a range of solid tumors, HWK-016 targeting MUC16 with an IND submitted, and HWK-206 targeting SEZ6 in neuroendocrine and CNS tumors, with anticipated clinical development milestones. The company reports a cash balance of $162.6 million as of September 30, 2025, with an expected runway into 2028, supporting ongoing clinical programs. You can access the full presentation through the link below.
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