REG-Genmab and Incyte Announce Clinical Trial Collaboration in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Key Highlights
- ➤Genmab and Incyte announce Phase 1/2 collaboration in first-line KRAS G12D-mutated mCRC
- ➤Genmab will conduct the study evaluating petosemtamab, INCB161734 and chemotherapy
- ➤Incyte will co-fund the study and provide clinical supply of INCB161734
- ➤Petosemtamab is already in two Phase 3 trials for first- and second-line RAS/BRAF wild-type mCRC
- ➤KRAS mutations occur in approximately 40% of colorectal cancers, with G12D most common
Expert Statements
Judith Klimovsky, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Genmab
“This collaboration supports our broader development strategy for petosemtamab as we explore its potential across treatment settings and in novel combinations”
Judith Klimovsky, Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Genmab
“Partnering with Incyte enables us to evaluate this investigational combination in patients with KRAS G12D-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, reflecting our commitment to research collaborations aimed at expanding potential treatment options for more patients”
Pablo J. Cagnoni, President, Incyte and Global Head of Research and Development
“Metastatic colorectal cancer remains difficult-to-treat, underscoring the importance of evaluating novel combinations grounded in complementary scientific approaches with the potential to enhance efficacy”
Pablo J. Cagnoni, President, Incyte and Global Head of Research and Development
“Our collaboration with Genmab will explore the potential of combining KRAS G12D inhibition with LGR5-targeted EGFR inhibition and standard-of-care chemotherapy, with the goal of advancing a new first-line treatment approach for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer”
COPENHAGEN, Denmark and WILMINGTON, Del.; October 24, 2026 * Phase 1/2 study will evaluate petosemtamab plus INCB161734 and standard-of-care chemotherapy in first-line KRAS G12D-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) Genmab A/S (Nasdaq: GMAB) and Incyte (Nasdaq: INCY) today announced a clinical trial collaboration to evaluate petosemtamab, Genmab’s investigational IgG1-bispecific antibody targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and leucine-rich repeat containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5), in combination with INCB161734, Incyte’s investigational, potent and selective KRAS G12D inhibitor, and standard-of-care chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer harboring a KRAS G12D mutation, an area with substantial unmet medical need.
“This collaboration supports our broader development strategy for petosemtamab as we explore its potential across treatment settings and in novel combinations,” said Judith Klimovsky, M.D., Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Genmab. “Partnering with Incyte enables us to evaluate this investigational combination in patients with KRAS G12D-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer, reflecting our commitment to research collaborations aimed at expanding potential treatment options for more patients.”
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