NextCure, Inc. and LegoChem Biosciences, Inc. announced a collaboration and co-development agreement focused on generating a B7-H4 antibody drug conjugate (ADC) and options for two additional targets. The B7-H4 ADC will utilize NextCure's B7-H4 antibody and LCB's ConjuAllTM ADC technology. Under the terms of the agreement, both parties will equally share the costs to develop the molecules and profits on commercialized products.

The parties will utilize their respective product development capabilities to generate the B7-H4 ADC and advance it to the clinic. In addition, there are options for the parties to nominate two additional targets for ADC development beyond B7-H4.