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Endpoints·May 18·1 min read
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Merck and Kelun-Biotech's ADC sac-TMT secures first global Phase 3 win ahead of schedule

May 18, 2026·read at Endpoints ↗Positive readoutPositive

Merck and China-based Kelun-Biotech reported that their experimental antibody-drug conjugate sac-TMT achieved a positive outcome in a global Phase 3 study, marking the first such success for the candidate.

The result arrived ahead of the planned timeline, delivering a crucial pipeline milestone as Merck approaches the patent cliff for its best-selling medicines.

The win highlights the promise of the ADC platform and could bolster Merck’s oncology portfolio moving forward.

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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by Endpoints.

Original headline: “Merck's ADC sac-TMT gets its first global Phase 3 win ahead of schedule”

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