Beyond ADCs: The Market for Next-Generation Conjugates

Sponsored by Lonza AG

Next-generation complex conjugates, such as peptide conjugates, radioconjugates, ligand-conjugated antisense medicines, and small-molecule drug conjugates, are expected to outpace growth comparative to antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), which are still slated for strong growth.

Gaurav Chaudhary, CEO, Roots Analysis

Gaurav Chaudhary, CEO, Roots Analysis, a business intelligence firm serving the bio/pharmaceutical industry, provides the latest market analysis of these next-generation complex conjugates and ADCs.  

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