ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE MARKET: OVERVIEW
As per Roots Analysis, the global antibody drug conjugate market is estimated to grow from USD 7.72 billion in the current year to USD 23.3 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 9.63% during the forecast period, till 2035.
The market sizing and opportunity analysis has been segmented across the following parameters:
Target Disease Indication
- Breast Cancer
- B-cell Lymphoma
- Lung Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Gastric Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Other Target Disease Indications
Therapeutic Area
- Hematological Cancer
- Solid Tumor
Linker
- Valine-Citrulline
- Succinimidyl-4-(N-Maleimidomethyl) Cyclohexane-1-Carboxylate
- Tetrapeptide-based Linker
- Maleimide, Maleimidocaproyl
- Valine-Alanine
- Hydrazone (4-(4-Acetylphenoxy) Butanoic Acid (AcBut)
- Other Linkers
Payload
DM1
- Duocarmycin
- SN-38 / Irinotecan
- Monomethyl Auristatin F
SG3199
DM4
Target Antigens
HER-2 (ERBB2)
BCMA (TNFRSF17 / BCM)
CD19
CD22
CD30
CEACAM5
Key Geographical Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE MARKET: GROWTH AND TRENDS
Over the years, various technical developments, such as enhanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties and antibody engineering have paved the way for antibody drug conjugates to be considered as a viable therapeutic modality for the treatment of solid tumors and hematological malignancies. Till date, over 280 antibody drug conjugates have been either approved or being investigated in clinical studies, whereas more than 250 candidates are in the early stages of development. Examples of the USFDA approved drugs include Zynlonta, Akalux, Aidixi.
Antibody drug conjugates have emerged as a potential option to selectively eliminate the tumor population, with minimal side effects. Till date, several clinical trials have shown the therapeutic superiority (over conventional cancer treatment options) and efficacy of antibody-drug conjugates. Therefore, the rising population of various oncological disorders is one of the key drivers for the antibody drug conjugate market. Driven by the availability of innovative technology platforms, lucrative funding opportunities and encouraging clinical trial results, the antibody drug conjugates market is poised to grow in the long-run, as multiple product candidates are expected to receive marketing approval in the coming decade.
ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE MARKET: KEY INSIGHTS
The report delves into the current state of the antibody drug conjugate market and identifies potential growth opportunities within the industry. Some key findings from the report include:
- 1. The landscape of ADCs has steadily evolved over the past decade; more than 530 ADC therapy programs are being evaluated by over 140 drug developers, worldwide.
- 2. Currently, 47% of the ADCs are in discovery / preclinical stages of development; of these, close to 160 ADCs utilize auristatin and maytansinoid payloads.
- 3. In order to gain a competitive edge, ADC developers are actively exploring novel targets for the treatment of a wide array of indications.
- 4. Since 2010, 560+ clinical trials have been registered to evaluate the safety and efficacy of various ADCs; majority of these studies have been conducted across various sites in the US.
- 5. Developers have already evaluated more than 190 ADCs in combination with other therapeutic modalities for the treatment of various oncological disorders.
- 6. The growing interest in this field is evident from the rise in partnership activity over the years; in fact, the maximum partnerships, till date, were inked recently.
- 7. Considering the enormous opportunities associated with ADCs for the treatment of cancer, investors have readily extended funds, worth nearly USD 30 billion, in the last decade.
- 8. Several researchers from renowned universities, currently involved in evaluating efficacy and safety of ADCs, have emerged as prominent KOLs.
- 9. Over the years, the intellectual capital related to the therapeutic applications of ADCs has grown at a commendable pace; more than 3,330 patents have been filed by both industry and non-industry players.
- 10. A number of grants, worth over USD 135 million, have been awarded for research activity related to ADCs; nearly 90% of these grants extend a support period of up to 10 years.
- 11. Stakeholders are exploring diverse commercialization strategies across different stages of a drug's launch cycle; for drugs nearing patent expiry, these developers are expected to adopt lifecycle management strategies.
- 12. Presently, around 35 players, across the globe, claim to have the required capabilities to offer contract manufacturing / conjugation services for ADCs; of these, over 10 players claim to be one-stop-shops.
- 13. With a promising developmental pipeline, the global market is anticipated to witness an annualized growth of nearly 10% over the next decade.
ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE MARKET: KEY SEGMENTS
Breast Cancer is Likely to Dominate the Antibody Drug Conjugate Market During the Forecast Period
Based on the target disease indication, the market is segmented into breast cancer, b-cell lymphoma, lung cancer, multiple myeloma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gastric cancer, renal cancer, cervical cancer and other target disease indications. Currently, a number of antibody drug conjugates have been approved for the treatment of breast cancer patients. This segment is expected to capture the largest share as more drug candidates receive approvals in the future.
Currently, Solid Tumor Holds Maximum Share within the Antibody Drug Conjugate Market
Based on the therapeutic area, the market is segmented into hematological cancer and solid tumor. It is worth highlighting that antibody drug conjugate market for solid tumor is likely to grow at a relatively higher CAGR, during the forecast period.
Maleimidocaproyl is the Fastest Growing Segment in the Antibody Conjugate Market During the Forecast Period
Based on the type of linker, the market is segmented into valine-citrulline, succinimidyl-4-(n-maleimidomethyl) cyclohexane-1-carboxylate, tetrapeptide-based linker, maleimidocaproyl, valine-alanine, hydrazone (4-(4-acetylphenoxy) butanoic acid (acbut) and other linkers. It is worth highlighting that the current antibody drug conjugate market is dominated by valine-citrulline linkers.
Monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) Payload is Likely to Dominate the Antibody Drug Conjugate Market During the Forecast Period
Based on the type of payload, the market is segmented into Monomethyl Auristatin E, DM1, Duocarmycin, SN-38 / Irinotecan, Monomethyl Auristatin F, SG3199, Ozogamicin, DM4 and other Payloads. The current market is expected to be driven by MMAE payload used in antibody drug conjugates, followed by DM1; a similar trend is anticipated in the long term.
Currently, HER-2 (ERBB2) Target Antigen Holds the Maximum Share within the Antibody Drug Conjugate Market
Based on the target antigen, the market is segmented into HER-2 (ERBB2), CD79b, Trop-2, BCMA (TNFRSF17 / BCM), CD19, CD22, tissue factor, CD30, CEACAM5, Nectin 4 and others.
The market is expected to be driven by HER-2 (ERBB2) antigen, CD79b target antigen and TROP-2 antigen in mid-long term. It is worth highlighting that the antibody drug conjugate market for tissue factor is likely to grow at a relatively higher CAGR during the forecast period.
North America Accounts for the Largest Share of the Market
Based on key geographical regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Majority share is expected to be captured by drug developers based in North America and Europe. It is worth highlighting that over the years, the market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a higher CAGR.
Example Players in the Antibody Drug Conjugates Market
- ADC Therapeutics
- Astellas Pharma
- AstraZeneca
- Byondis
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Genentech
- Gilead Sciences
- ImmunoGen
- Pfizer
- RemeGen
Primary Research Overview
The opinions and insights presented in this study were influenced by discussions conducted with multiple stakeholders. The research report features detailed transcripts of interviews held with the following industry stakeholders:
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Oxford Biotherapeutics
- Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Angiex
- Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Syndivia
- President and Chief Executive Officer, BSP Pharmaceuticals
- Former Chief Executive Officer, PolyTherics (an Abzena company)
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CureMeta
- Chief Business Officer and Head of Strategy, CytomX Therapeutics
- Former Chief Business Officer, NBE-Therapeutics
- Chief Commercial Officer, Cerbios-Pharma
- Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Eisai
- Chief Business Officer, AbTis
- Former Vice President and Head of Chemistry, AmbrX
- Vice President, Business Development, Synaffix
- Former Director, Pierre Fabre
- Former Group Product Manager, Catalent Pharma Solutions
- Former Head of Bioconjugates Commercial Development, Lonza
- Former Site Head, Piramal Healthcare
- General Manager, Business Development, CDMO Business, Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services
- Professor, Cardiff University
ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE MARKET: RESEARCH COVERAGE
- The report features an in-depth analysis of the antibody drug conjugate market, focusing on key market segments, including target disease indication, therapeutic area, linker, payload, target antigens and key geographical regions.
- A comprehensive evaluation of close to 400 antibody drug conjugates / ADC therapeutics that have been either approved or being evaluated in different stages of development, considering various parameters, such as status of development (Approved, Phase III, Phase II, Phase I and Discovery / Preclinical), target disease indication (breast cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, ovarian cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, hepatic cancer, b-cell lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, brain cancer and renal cancer), therapeutic area (solid tumors, hematological cancers, autoimmune disorders / inflammatory disorders and others), line of treatment (1st line, >=1st line, 2nd line, >=2nd line, 3rd line, >=3rd line, <=4th line, Last line and others), dosing frequency (q3 weeks, q2 weeks, q1 weeks, q4 weeks, once and q6 weeks), type of therapy (combination therapy and monotherapy), target antigen (HER-2 (ERBB2), Trop-2, EGFR, FOLR1 (folate receptor alpha), CD30, B7-H3 (CD276), Nectin 4 and c-MET), antibody isotype (IgG1, IgG2 and IgG4), payload / cytotoxin / warhead (monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE), DM4, DM1, SG3199, SN-38 / irinotecan, duocarmycin and monomethyl auristatin F (MMAF)), type of payload (auristatin, Maytansinoid, camptothecin, exatecan derivative topoisomerase I inhibitor, pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimer, topoisomerase I inhibitor (unspecified), DNA topoisomerase I inhibitor, Seco-DUBA, calicheamicin (ozogamicin), glucocorticoid and pyrrolobenzodiazepine (PBD)), linkers (valine-citrulline, peptide linker, tetrapeptide-based linker, N-succinimidyl 4-(2-pyridyldithio) -butanoate (SPDB), valine-alanine, succinimidyl-4-(N-maleimidomethyl) cyclohexane-1-carboxylate and maleimide linker) and type of linkers (cleavable and non-cleavable). In addition, it includes information on various antibody drug conjugate developers, based on their year of establishment, company size, location of headquarters and most active players (in terms of number of therapies).
- A comprehensive competitive analysis of biological targets, examining factors, such as number of antibody drug conjugates being developed against them, number of unique target disease indications and number of companies developing antibody-drug conjugates for the target. In addition, it includes a six-dimensional spider-web analysis, featuring the most popular biological targets based on a number of relevant parameters, including number of publications, number of grants received to support research on a particular target, number of companies involved in drug development based on a singular target, highest phase of development for the singular target, number of therapies and number of indications.
- In-depth profiles of key industry players in antibody drug conjugate market, focusing on company overviews, financial information (if available), product portfolio, recent developments, and an informed future outlook.
- Detailed profiles of marketed ADC therapeutics, focusing on overview of the therapy, its mechanism of action, target antigen, linker, payload, type of therapy and details related to sales generated (wherever available).
- Examination of completed, ongoing, and planned clinical studies of various drug conjugates based on several parameters, such as trial registration year, trial status, trial phase, enrolled patient population, type of sponsor / collaborator, target population, study design, most active industry players, and non-industry players (in terms of number of trials) and key geographical regions.
- An in-depth examination that emphasizes the key opinion leaders (KOLs) within this field includes an evaluation of various principal investigators overseeing clinical trials associated with antibody drug conjugates, based on several relevant parameters, such as type of KOL, qualification(s), type of organization, affiliated organization, geographical location of KOLs and target disease indications. In addition, the chapter highlights the most prominent KOLs, based on our proprietary and third-party scoring criteria.
- An assessment of various therapeutics that are being evaluated in combination with antibody-drug conjugates. The study also presents the likely evolution of these therapeutics across different indications.
- An analysis of partnerships established in this sector, since 2014, covering product licensing agreements, technology licensing agreements, research and development agreements, clinical trial agreements, mergers / acquisitions, product development agreements, technology utilization agreements, product development and commercialization agreements, manufacturing agreements, technology integration agreements and others), purpose of partnership (research and development, product development and commercialization, product development, clinical evaluation, portfolio enhancement, product development and manufacturing, manufacturing, research and others.
- A detailed evaluation of the investments made in the ADC domain, encompassing seed financing, venture capital financing, debt financing, grants, capital raised from IPOs and subsequent offerings based on several parameters, such as number of funding instances, amount invested, type of funding, leading companies and investors, and geographical analysis.
- Detailed analysis of various patents filed / granted related to antibody drug conjugates based on type of patent, patent publication year, patent application year, geographical location, type of players, assigned CPC symbol, type of organization, and leading industry / academic players (in terms of size of intellectual property portfolio). It also includes a patent benchmarking analysis and a detailed valuation analysis.
- A comprehensive evaluation of various grants that have been awarded to research institutes engaged in conducting research related to antibody drug conjugates, since 2016, based on various important parameters, such as year of grant award, amount awarded, funding institute center, support period, type of grant application, purpose of grant award, activity code, study section involved, popular NIH departments (based on number of grants awarded), prominent program officers, leading recipient organizations and key regions.
- A detailed analysis of the commercialization strategies employed by different drug developers for their respective products, prior to launch, during / post launch. It also includes a proprietary framework to outline the essential steps and guidelines that companies can follow while developing their marketing strategies.
- An analysis of the key promotional strategies that have been adopted by the developers of marketed products, namely Adcetris, Besponsa, Enhertu, Kadcyla, Mylotarg, Polivy, and Trodelvy.
- Assessment of the success protocol model for the recently approved ADC therapeutics, based on several relevant parameters, such as dosing frequency, drug efficacy, drug exclusivity, fatality rate, geographical reach, intra-class competition, line of treatment, prevalence, price, type of therapy, and existing competition among developers.
- An overview of various conjugation and linker technologies along with the types that are presently being employed in the designing and development of antibody drug conjugates. In addition, it presents a list of the conjugation and linker technologies that are presently being employed in the designing and development of antibody drug conjugates.
- An overview of research aimed at enhancing the analysis of non-clinical data to support first-in-human (FIH) dose selection for antibody drug conjugates. It also examines the various methods employed to estimate FIH doses. Additionally, it highlights potential FIH starting doses and the estimated dose escalations necessary to achieve the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) in humans.
- A comprehensive discussion on the various factors that are likely to influence the pricing of antibody drug conjugate products. This includes an exploration of different models and approaches that pharmaceutical companies may consider while determining the prices of their lead therapy candidates that are likely to be marketed in the near future.
- A case study on manufacturing of antibody drug conjugates, highlighting the key challenges, and a list of contract service providers that are involved in the ADC market.
- A case study on companies offering companion diagnostics that can potentially be used to make treatment related decisions involving antibody-drug conjugates, providing information on the geographical location of key diagnostic developers, affiliated disease biomarkers, assay techniques involved, target indications, the type of sample required (tumor tissue, blood, bone marrow and others) and the drug candidates for which a particular test was developed.
- A SWOT analysis, focusing on key drivers and challenges that are likely to impact the industry's evolution. Further, it includes a Harvey ball analysis, highlighting the relative effect of each SWOT parameter on the overall industry.
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
- How many companies are currently engaged in this market?
- Which are the leading companies in this market?
- What kind of partnership models are commonly adopted by industry stakeholders?
- What are the factors that are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
- What is the current and future market size?
- What is the CAGR of this market?
- How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?
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