Ablynx
Biotechnology ResearchFlanders, Belgium51-200 Employees
Ablynx is a biotechnology company based in Zwijnaarde, in the Flanders region of Belgium, focused on developing Nanobodies, therapeutic proteins derived from single-domain antibody fragments. These molecules aim to combine the favorable properties of conventional antibody drugs with attributes of small-molecule medicines. Ablynx advances a portfolio of Nanobody-based programs across inflammation, haematology, immuno-oncology and oncology, targeting serious and life-threatening diseases. Since its 2018 acquisition, Ablynx has operated as part of Sanofi, reflecting a strategic emphasis on multi-target, multi-specific therapeutic approaches. Its activities include collaborations with external partners to advance development, such as a 2022 partnership with Taisho Pharmaceutical to develop and commercialize a drug.