Oxford Biomedica broadens 5T4 antibody collaboration with Pfizer
Oxford BioMedica plc announced that it has signed an amendment to broaden its licensing agreement with Pfizer Inc. regarding the development of therapeutic products which target the Company’s proprietary 5T4 tumour antigen for the treatment of cancer. The amended agreement grants Pfizer non-exclusive rights for the diagnostic use of 5T4 antibodies and includes an option for commercialisation of a 5T4-based diagnostic. Oxford BioMedica will receive additional proceeds of up to US$4 million in upfront, development and commercial milestone payments, in addition to revenues from further commercialisation.
This amendment directly relates to Pfizer’s on-going development of a 5T4-targeted antibody therapy. The original licensing agreement with Wyeth (acquired by Pfizer in 2009), entered into in 2001, included the exclusive, global right to market antibodies targeting the 5T4 tumour antigen for all human cancer indications. Prior to today’s amendment, the potential value of the agreement for Oxford BioMedica was US$24 million, which comprises upfront payments, license option fees and milestone payments that are subject to the achievement of certain project objectives. Additionally, under the agreement, Oxford BioMedica will receive royalties on sales of products targeting the proprietary 5T4 antigen that are developed and commercialized by Pfizer. The next milestone payment to Oxford BioMedica would be due if Pfizer initiates clinical trials.
John Dawson, Chief Executive Officer of Oxford BioMedica, said: “We believe this extension to the collaboration agreement reiterates Pfizer’s continued commitment to develop product strategies to target our proprietary 5T4 tumour antigen for the treatment of cancer.”
Other news from the department research and development

Get the life science industry in your inbox
By submitting this form you agree that LUMITOS AG will send you the newsletter(s) selected above by email. Your data will not be passed on to third parties. Your data will be stored and processed in accordance with our data protection regulations. LUMITOS may contact you by email for the purpose of advertising or market and opinion surveys. You can revoke your consent at any time without giving reasons to LUMITOS AG, Ernst-Augustin-Str. 2, 12489 Berlin, Germany or by e-mail at revoke@lumitos.com with effect for the future. In addition, each email contains a link to unsubscribe from the corresponding newsletter.
Most read news
More news from our other portals
See the theme worlds for related content
Topic world Antibodies
Antibodies are specialized molecules of our immune system that can specifically recognize and neutralize pathogens or foreign substances. Antibody research in biotech and pharma has recognized this natural defense potential and is working intensively to make it therapeutically useful. From monoclonal antibodies used against cancer or autoimmune diseases to antibody-drug conjugates that specifically transport drugs to disease cells - the possibilities are enormous

Topic world Antibodies
Antibodies are specialized molecules of our immune system that can specifically recognize and neutralize pathogens or foreign substances. Antibody research in biotech and pharma has recognized this natural defense potential and is working intensively to make it therapeutically useful. From monoclonal antibodies used against cancer or autoimmune diseases to antibody-drug conjugates that specifically transport drugs to disease cells - the possibilities are enormous