Newsletter | June 23, 2026

06.23.26 -- At BIO this week? Here are ADC & AOC Insights You Need

Why Life Cycle Integration Is Critical To ADC And XDC Success

Across the industry, experts are noticing a shift from ADCs to X-drug conjugates (XDCs), evolving beyond antibody targeting technology to include peptides, oligos, small molecules, and/or viral components. These innovations present a new and complex manufacturing paradigm. To ensure a strategic competitive advantage, sponsors — both emerging biotechs and large pharma — must frontload risk identification and mitigation to protect their late-stage programs.

 

Designing And Selecting Antibody-Oligonucleotide Conjugates

View antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate design strategies, highlighting antibody formats, linker strategies, and screening methods to optimize delivery, stability, and gene-targeting therapeutic performance.

 

Site-Specific Conjugation For Next-Gen ADCs & AOCs

Unlock the full potential of your ADCs & AOCs with an advanced site-specific conjugation platform that consistently delivers unmatched stability, homogeneity, and high-performing therapeutic outcomes.

 

Pathway Towards Regulatory Approval: Chemistry, Challenges Behind AOCs

Explore the fundamental science behind AOCs, including oligonucleotide synthesis, bioconjugation strategies, and the formulation challenges that arise from oligos’ inherent instability and charge properties.

 

AOC GMP Manufacture For A FIH Study

See a real-world case study of an antibody-oligonucleotide conjugate (AOC) manufacturing first-in-human study. From process development, scale-up, GMP production, and analytical controls for efficient early-phase clinical material generation.

 

OPCU VIDEO FEATURE

Abzena Capabilities Update June 2026: ADC

Learn how ADC conjugation platforms are being adapted for AOC development. Through real-world examples, watch how these programs come together from Fab intermediate development through GMP manufacture. If AOCs are part of your drug development pipeline, it’s worth a watch.

 

INDUSTRY EVENT

 

Discuss Your ADC or AOC with Abzena’s Experts at BIO

Attending BIO in San Diego this week? Whether you’re working through cell line development, optimizing your complex biologic’s developability, or looking for a fully integrated CDMO partner to streamline & de-risk your pipeline, Abzena drug development experts are ready to dig into the science with you. Meet with bioconjugate experts in booth #5019.