Catalent Pharma Solutions Biologics Expands Into ADCs Through Exclusive License With Redwood Bioscience Inc.

SOMERSET, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catalent Pharma Solutions today announced that it has acquired an exclusive license to market Redwood Bioscience’s proprietary SMARTag™ precision protein-chemical engineering technology for the development of advanced antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Redwood’s novel, site-specific protein modification and linker technologies enable the generation of homogenous bioconjugates engineered to enhance potency, safety and stability. Combined with Catalent’s proprietary GPEx® cell line expression system, its brand new state-of-the-art biomanufacturing Center of Excellence in Madison, Wisconsin and broad range of bioanalytical and fill-finish services, this deal marks a further expansion of Catalent’s capabilities to help customers develop more and better biologic treatments.