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Molecular Partners Reveals Progress and Outlook at 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Published January 8, 2024

Molecular Partners, a biotech firm listed on NASDAQ under the ticker MOLN, has shared significant updates during the prestigious 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Among the key highlights is the advancement of their innovative tetra-specific T-cell engager, MP0533, which is specifically designed to target patients suffering from relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (r/r AML) and AML/myelodysplastic syndromes (AML/MDS). The company is on course to present extended data from the phase 1/2a clinical trials in the first half of 2024, marking a critical step in the clinical development process of this novel therapy.

Evolution of the Radio-DARPin Therapy Platform

In tandem with MP0533 updates, Molecular Partners reported substantial progress in its Radio-DARPin Therapy (RDT) platform. Enhanced tumor to kidney uptake ratio has been achieved, which paves the way for a broader application of the RDT pipeline. The company's efforts in refining this platform emphasize the commitment to finding more effective ways to target and treat cancer. In particular, this update highlighted initial data focusing on DLL3 as the lead target. The selection of DLL3 illustrates the strategic approach of Molecular Partners to prioritize targets with the potential for a strong impact on patient outcomes.

Biotech, Clinical, Innovation