WuXi Biologics and Toregem BioPharma to advance tooth regeneration treatment

WuXi Biologics (“WuXi Bio”), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), has announced a strategic partnership with Toregem BioPharma, a biotech startup emerging from Kyoto University. This collaboration is set to accelerate the development of TRG035, a promising monoclonal antibody targeting USAG-1 for the treatment of congenital adentia, commonly known as tooth agenesis.

Through this partnership, Toregem BioPharma will gain access to WuXi Biologics’ extensive Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) services. These include cell line development, cell banking, testing services, cell culture development, biologics Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing, bioassay development, and more. This comprehensive support is crucial as Toregem BioPharma prepares for the Investigational New Drug (IND) application of TRG035.

Honoka Kiso, CEO of Toregem BioPharma, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are glad to be collaborating with WuXi Biologics as they are experienced in enabling universities to turn advanced technologies into promising products. By utilizing WuXi Biologics’ comprehensive IND-enabling capabilities and large global footprint with extensive GMP production capacities, Toregem BioPharma will be able to focus on realizing and maximizing the therapeutic potential of TRG035.”

Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, also commented on the partnership’s significance: “We are very pleased to partner with Toregem BioPharma, and this is one of the first integrated CMC projects in Japan that we have supported – with our integrated services and experience – from early academic research phase all the way to clinical phase. WuXi Biologics is proud to support all kinds of global partners in bringing new biologics solutions to life for patients in multiple markets worldwide.”

The strategic alliance between WuXi Biologics and Toregem BioPharma not only aims to bring TRG035 to clinical trials but also envisions the commercialization of this unique tooth regeneration drug. The global impact potential of this drug, targeting a condition that affects millions worldwide, is significant, promising a new era in the treatment of congenital dental disorders.

This partnership underscores the increasing importance of international collaborations in accelerating medical innovations from the laboratory to the market. By leveraging WuXi Biologics’ expertise and extensive service network, Toregem BioPharma is positioned to navigate the complex regulatory and development landscape more effectively, thus bringing a much-needed treatment option to patients globally sooner.