Porton Advanced, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), is pleased to announce its partnership with Hualong Biological, an innovator in novel cancer therapeutics. Porton Advanced will provide end-to-end CDMO services for Hualong's Multi-Activated T Cell (MATC) therapy, from process optimization to regulatory submission, accelerating its development progress.

Hualong Biological 's research team has established a strong clinical foundation for its MATC platform through multiple investigator-initiated trials (IITs), demonstrating significant therapeutic benefits across various solid tumor indications. Porton Advanced will leverage its industry-leading process development platforms, GMP manufacturing capabilities, and proven regulatory expertise to optimize the MATC therapy's CMC strategy and facilitate its transition from research to clinical development.

Mingguang Huang, Chairman of Hualong Biological, commented: "We are delighted to partner with Porton Advanced. Their comprehensive CDMO technical expertise and regulatory experience in cell therapy will significantly enhance our MATC program's development efficiency and IND preparation timeline. Together, we're committed to advancing this innovative therapy into clinical trials to benefit patients worldwide."

Andrew Chen, CFO of Porton Advanced, stated: "Collaborating with Hualong Biological marks a strategic expansion of our CDMO services in cell therapy. We are honored to provide regulatory-compliant, high-quality MATC CMC services to support their IND application. Porton Advanced is committed to supporting partners through our integrated technology platform and regulatory experience to bring cutting-edge therapies to patients faster."