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Aptevo unveils preclinical bispecific APVO442 for prostate cancer; targets $14B market
Aptevo Therapeutics Inc.
- APVO442 is a PSMA x CD3 bispecific antibody designed to treat prostate cancer.
- First molecule developed using Aptevo's ADAPTIR-FLEX platform.
- Prostate cancer market valued at ~$14B, expected to grow to $24B+ over ten years.
- Preclinical studies show tumor localization and reduced binding to circulating immune cells.
- Aims to address advanced-stage prostate cancer with improved safety and efficacy.