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HZT-501

Amgen · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review

HZT-501 is a Bispecific antibody Small molecule drug developed by Amgen. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Advanced or metastatic solid tumors (Phase 3 development).

HZT-501 is a bispecific antibody that simultaneously engages two distinct immune pathways to enhance anti-tumor T-cell responses.

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Likelihood of approval
64.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Amgen is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameHZT-501
SponsorAmgen
Drug classBispecific antibody
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

HZT-501 functions as a bispecific antibody designed to bind two different targets on immune cells, thereby co-stimulating T-cell activation and proliferation. By bridging multiple immune checkpoints or costimulatory pathways, the drug aims to overcome tumor immune evasion and drive more potent anti-cancer immunity than single-target approaches.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about HZT-501

What is HZT-501?

HZT-501 is a Bispecific antibody drug developed by Amgen, indicated for Advanced or metastatic solid tumors (Phase 3 development).

How does HZT-501 work?

HZT-501 is a bispecific antibody that simultaneously engages two distinct immune pathways to enhance anti-tumor T-cell responses.

What is HZT-501 used for?

HZT-501 is indicated for Advanced or metastatic solid tumors (Phase 3 development).

Who makes HZT-501?

HZT-501 is developed by Amgen (see full Amgen pipeline at /company/amgen).

What drug class is HZT-501 in?

HZT-501 belongs to the Bispecific antibody class. See all Bispecific antibody drugs at /class/bispecific-antibody.

What development phase is HZT-501 in?

HZT-501 is in Phase 3.

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