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ESG406

Development stage
Phase 1
Lead developer
Shanghai Escugen Biotechnology
Modality
Small Molecules, Cytotoxic ADCs → Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) → Antibody Conjugates → Antibody-Based Therapeutics, Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics
Administration
Intravenous, Infusion
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Overview

ESG406 is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) under development for the treatment of solid tumors. It is being developed by Shanghai Escugen Biotechnology and was originally initiated by Shanghai Shijian Biotechnology. The drug is classified as an antineoplastic agent and immunoconjugate, specifically a monoclonal antibody-drug conjugate. As of May 2025, its mechanism of action has not been publicly defined or disclosed. The highest development phase reached is preclinical in China, with a Phase I clinical trial planned to start in June 2025 for adults with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors[1][2][3][4][5].

Other names
ESG406ESG-406ESG 406
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Targets

TOP1 (DNA Topoisomerase I)

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