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GSK wagers up to $1.3B on a different kind of cancer drug

Published

3 September 2026

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opportunities

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Biotech

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China

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Read at biopharmadive.com

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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

GSK has acquired majority rights to Hutchmed's HMPL-A830, an innovative antibody-targeted therapeutic conjugate that targets cancer drivers EGFR and KRAS, with up to $1.3 billion in payments including milestones and royalties, aiming to enter clinical trials this year.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for a shift in cancer treatment options as therapies combining EGFR targeting with KRAS inhibition reach the clinic; your oncology portfolio or partnerships should consider the potential impact of this dual-target approach.

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1 source · 3 Sep 2026

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