HCW Biologics signs exclusive distribution deal with Akron Biotech for HCW11-006 reagent commercialization

• HCW Biologics signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Akron Biotech to commercialize HCW11-006 as a CAR-T manufacturing reagent.
• Akron will market and distribute research-grade and cGMP-grade HCW11-006 to its network of therapy developers and research institutions.
• Deal includes pre-payment commitments tied to product sales, supporting near-term commercialization of the company’s TRBC-based multi-cytokine fusion molecule.
• HCW11-006 is positioned as an alternative to αCD3/CD28 and IL-2 stimulation, aiming to improve CAR-T persistence and lower manufacturing costs.
• Clinical studies are planned to validate preclinical results showing stronger activity versus standard manufacturing approaches.

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