AbbVie and Neomorph, announced a collaboration and option-to-license agreement to develop novel molecular glue degraders for multiple targets across oncology and immunology.
Molecular glue degraders are a novel class of small molecules that are designed to selectively target and trigger degradation of proteins that drive cancer growth or immune system dysregulation, offering a more precise approach to treatment. Molecular glue degraders have the potential to target proteins that have historically been defined as “undruggable”.
“Protein degraders represent a groundbreaking advancement in the field of drug discovery and at AbbVie we are committed to advancing this technology forward,” said Steven Elmore, vice president, small molecule therapeutics and platform technologies at AbbVie. “We are excited to collaborate with Neomorph to develop novel molecular glue degraders which could pave the way for new, effective therapies in the treatment of immune disorders and cancer.”
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“At Neomorph, we have spent years building a unique molecular glue platform with broad coverage of the proteome,” said Phil Chamberlain, DPhil, Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Neomorph. “We are thrilled to partner with AbbVie, a global leader in delivering transformative medicines in oncology and immunology, as we aim to tackle some of the most challenging and valuable targets known.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire