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Iaso Bio Enters into CAR-T Therapy Licensing Agreement with Korea's GC Cell for Fucaso® (Elranatamab) in Multiple Myeloma

Oct 30, 2025 11:25 CST Updated 11:25
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October 29, 2025, IASO BioAnnouncementHas signed a cooperation agreement with South Korea's GC Cell company to jointly promote the CAR-T cell therapy product, Focuxin.®(IASO Bio's Idecabtagene Vicleucel Injection) Enters the South Korean Market, for the treatment of multiple myeloma. This collaboration aims to provide new treatment options for patients with multiple myeloma in South Korea; GC Cell plans to progressively advance the registration and commercialization process of Focuxin® in South Korea.


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Signing Ceremony Group Photo: GC Cell Co-CEOSungyong Won(Left) and Zhang Jinhua, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of IASO Bio (Right)


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Fokosu®It is a CAR-T cell therapy independently developed by IASO Bio, targeting BCMA (B-cell maturation antigen).Approved for marketing by the China National Medical Products Administration in June 2023. By implementing a competitive pricing strategy in South Korea, this innovative therapy is expected to significantly improve patient access locally.


To Promote Fokasol®Entering the South Korean market, GC Cell helped the therapy obtain orphan drug designation from South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) in July this year. In August, Forcused...®Further designated as a "Fast Track Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product" by South Korean regulatory authorities, accelerating the review and development process. Relying on a stable supply chain, GC CellCommitted to ensuring that patients can access this therapy in a more timely and accessible manner.


About GC Cell
GC Cell is a leading biotechnology company in South Korea, specializing in the field of immune cell therapy. Its operations cover CAR-NK, CAR-T, and CIK cell platforms, while also providing CDMO services for cell and gene therapies. With extensive expertise in the production and commercialization of autologous and allogeneic cell therapies, GC Cell is continuously expanding its global business footprint through strategic collaborations and ongoing innovation in next-generation cell therapies.


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