On September 2, 2015 Incyte Corporation (Nasdaq: INCY) reported a global license and collaboration agreement with Jiangsu Hengrui Medicine Co., Ltd. for the development and commercialization of SHR-1210, an investigational anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody (Press release, Incyte, SEP 2, 2015, View Source [SID:1234507380]). Schedule your 30 min Free 1stOncology Demo! Under the agreement, Incyte will have the exclusive development and commercialization rights to SHR-1210 worldwide, with the exception of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. SHR-1210 is expected to enter proof-of-concept studies for the treatment of patients with advanced solid tumors in the coming months. Know more, wherever you are: "The addition of this anti-PD-1 candidate to our early stage portfolio reinforces our commitment to cancer patients and further diversifies our clinical development programs," stated Hervé Hoppenot, President and Chief Executive Officer of Incyte. "We continue to make excellent progress in the multiple clinical trials underway across our existing portfolio, including our strategic collaborations."
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Piaoyang Sun, Chairman of the Board of Hengrui, added, "Both Incyte and Hengrui are dedicated to cancer immunotherapy and are investigating several relevant biological targets in the area. The addition of SHR-1210 is an excellent fit to Incyte’s oncology portfolio, and we are pleased to see Incyte’s commitment to this PD-1 program. Combining the expertise and resources of both companies can accelerate the development of SHR-1210."
Terms of the Agreement
Under the terms of the agreement, Incyte will acquire development and commercialization rights to SHR-1210 worldwide, with the exception of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, in exchange for an upfront payment of $25 million. The terms also include potential milestone payments of up to $770 million to Hengrui, consisting of $90 million for regulatory approval milestones, $530 million for commercial performance milestones, and $150 million based on clinical superiority. The terms also include tiered royalties to Hengrui on net sales of SHR-1210 in Incyte territories. Under the Agreement, Incyte and Hengrui will assume all financial obligations associated with the development and commercialization of SHR-1210 in their respective territories.
About Anti-PD-1 Monoclonal Antibodies
Monoclonal antibodies targeting PD-1 enhance anti-tumoral immunity and are being developed for the treatment of cancer. Many tumor cells express PD-L1, an immunosuppressive PD-1 ligand. Inhibition of the interaction between PD-1 and PD-L1, known as immune checkpoint blockade, can enhance T-cell responses and mediate preclinical antitumor activity.1
For this transaction, Incyte was advised by Morgan Lewis, and Hengrui was advised by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.