A new antibody-drug conjugate targeting IL1RAP has shown potent preclinical activity against Ewing sarcoma and other fusion-driven cancers, with minimal off-target toxicity. Researchers at UBC report tumor eradication and reduced metastasis, with clinical trials being planned.
BioNTech faces mixed analyst views as Bernstein initiates with a cautious Market Perform rating, while the company secures FDA Fast Track designation for BNT113 and prepares for a shareholder vote on capital restructuring and leadership transition.
BioNTech enters May with first-quarter earnings due May 5 and a May 15 shareholder vote on a capital increase. The company is pushing its oncology pipeline as COVID-19 vaccine sales decline.
