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HCW Biologics Entered an Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Akron Biotech to Commercialize HCW11-006 as Reagent Used to Support Production of Highly Functional Human CAR-T Cells

$HCWBPress releaseSep 8, 2026, 8:50 AM ETRead the release

HCW Biologics entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Akron Biotech to commercialize HCW11-006 as a reagent for producing highly functional human CAR-T cells, with the agreement including pre-payment commitments for product sales and distribution. HCW11-006 is a first-in-class multi-cytokine fusion molecule built on the company's proprietary TRBC platform; preclinical studies showed CAR-T cells manufactured with it were significantly superior to those made with standard αCD3/28/IL-2 methods, exhibiting strong anti-tumor activity, enhanced antiviral potency, and potential to lower CAR-T production costs. Founder and CEO Dr. Hing C.

Key figures

Application
reagent supporting production of highly functional human CAR-T cells
Exclusivity
exclusive distribution rights granted to Akron Biotech for HCW11-006 as a reagent
Pre payment commitments
included in agreement; amounts not disclosed

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