Scientists have identified SLAMF6 as a key suppressor of T cell immunity against cancer and developed monoclonal antibodies that neutralize it in mice, published in Nature. Biotechnology company Replimune Group has reported its 2026 financial position, with a market value of approximately $234.5 million and ongoing clinical trials.
Global oncology drug spending is projected to reach $467 billion by 2030, driven by novel modalities like ADCs and bispecifics, but growth will slow due to patent expirations for key drugs like Keytruda and Lynparza. R&D is shifting, with novel modalities accounting for 33% of clinical trials in 2025. The industry is also seeing broader innovation and investment, with new blockbuster contenders emerging across multiple therapeutic areas.
iPSC-derived NK cell therapies are advancing rapidly with 12+ companies developing 15+ pipeline drugs. Japan's PMDA approved an iPS cell-derived NK cell therapy for mediastinal germ cell tumors in December 2025. Key clinical milestones include Century Therapeutics' CNTY-101 continuing in a Phase I/II trial.
The FDA approved Keytruda and Keytruda Qlex with paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for PD-L1-positive platinum-resistant ovarian-related cancers. The Phase III KEYNOTE-B96 trial showed improved progression-free and overall survival versus placebo.
New ASCO guideline emphasizes biomarker-driven treatment for advanced gastroesophageal cancer, recommending upfront testing for HER2, PD-L1, MSI/MMR, and CLDN18.2 to guide immunotherapy and targeted therapy selection.
A comprehensive market report reveals over 180 companies are developing more than 200 PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitor drugs, with recent fast-track designations and successful Phase III trial results driving expansion in cancer immunotherapy.
Immunotherapy is increasingly being used before and after surgery across seven cancer types, while the global immunotherapy drugs market experiences significant growth driven by advances in biotechnology and targeted therapies.
The FDA approved pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and Keytruda Qlex plus paclitaxel, with or without bevacizumab, for adults with PD-L1+ platinum-resistant ovarian carcinoma based on Phase 3 trial data showing improved survival outcomes.
