FDA clears IND application for ZW171, a 2+1 T-cell targeting bispecific antibody for mesothelin-expressing cancers

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Zymeworks Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, announced that FDA has cleared the investigational new drug application for ZW171, a novel 2+1 T-cell targeting bispecific antibody for mesothelin-expressing cancers.

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