# Mabwell's 9MW5211 Receives IND Clearance from NMPA for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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- Published: 2026-06-05T10:30:00+07:00
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SHANGHAI, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mabwell (688062.SH, 02493.HK), an innovation-
driven biopharmaceutical company with a fully integrated industry chain, announced
that its independently developed innovative antibody drug 9MW5211 has received approval
from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) to conduct clinical trials
for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). 9MW5211 is the first candidate drug for its
target to enter clinical stage globally.

9MW5211 is a highly specific, depleting, and innovative antibody independently developed
by Mabwell, designed to precisely intervene in the key pathological mechanisms mediated
by abnormal immune cells in autoimmune diseases. The abnormal activation and tissue
infiltration of immune cells act as the core driving factors in the occurrence and
development of various autoimmune diseases. The target molecule of 9MW5211 is specifically
expressed on the surface of pathogenic immune cells and serves as a vital biological
marker of their abnormal activation. By selectively recognizing and depleting this
population of pathogenic cells, 9MW5211 can effectively block the immune cascade,
thereby delaying disease progression and ameliorating clinical symptoms.

Through multiple rounds of molecular engineering optimization, 9MW5211 has demonstrated
excellent target selectivity. While achieving efficient blockade, it significantly
mitigates the risk of non-specific binding, ensuring deep depletion of pathogenic
cells highly expressing the target protein. Such a unique mechanism of action is
expected to not only bring deeper disease remission but also potentially support
an extended dosing interval, thereby enhancing patient compliance and quality of
life.

Preclinical study results have demonstrated that 9MW5211 exhibits significant therapeutic
potential in various mouse models of autoimmune diseases, suggesting its future 
clinical application may cover multiple major indications. Safety evaluations conducted
in cynomolgus monkey models have shown a favorable safety profile.

Previously, 9MW5211 has received clearance from FDA to conduct clinical trials for
IBD in the US. Its clinical trial applications for multiple indications, including
multiple sclerosis (MS), have been accepted by the NMPA. Clinical trial applications
for more indications are also being actively advanced.

About Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease is a chronic, relapsing, immune-mediated disorder of 
the gastrointestinal tract, which primarily includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s
disease. The number of IBD cases globally has been steadily increasing. Epidemiological
studies indicate that the number of newly diagnosed IBD patients worldwide rose 
from 5.90 million in 2019 to 7.00 million in 2023, representing a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The number of newly diagnosed IBD patients globally 
is projected to reach 11.50 million by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032

About Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammatory
damage to the protective myelin sheaths surrounding the nerves of the brain and 
spinal cord. The number of MS patients globally increased from 2.80 million cases
in 2020 to 3.00 million cases in 2024, and is projected to reach approximately 3.50
million cases by 2035. In China, the number of MS patients increased from 32,800
cases in 2020 to 33,900 cases in 2024, and is expected to reach 35,500 cases by 
2035.

About Mabwell

Mabwell (688062.SH, 02493.HK) is an innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company 
with capabilities spanning the entire pharmaceutical value chain. The company is
committed to providing more effective and accessible therapies to meet global medical
needs, with a focus on oncology and aging-related diseases. Mabwell’s mission is"
Explore Life, Benefit Health" and its vision is "Innovation, from Ideas to Reality."
For more information, please visit [www.mabwell.com/en](http://www.mabwell.com/en).

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