Incyte Corporation has entered into a strategic partnership with Enable Injections to develop and commercialize its investigational first-in-class mutant calreticulin (mutCALR) selective monoclonal antibody using Enable's enFuse On-Body Delivery System. The collaboration aims to transform treatment delivery for patients with rare blood cancers by enabling subcutaneous administration of large-volume biologic therapies.
Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Rare Blood Cancer Treatment
Under the partnership terms, Incyte obtained worldwide exclusive rights to use the enFuse technology with its mutCALR-targeted therapy INCA033989 for essential thrombocythemia (ET) and myelofibrosis (MF), with potential expansion to additional assets and indications. The financial structure includes an upfront technology access fee, potential research and development milestones, commercial milestones, and transfer pricing for clinical and commercial supply of enFuse devices.
"At Incyte, we are continually seeking new ways to enhance care and improve the overall treatment pathway for patients," said Bill Meury, President and Chief Executive Officer of Incyte. "We're looking forward to partnering with Enable and combining our expertise to make advanced treatments more accessible and less burdensome for patients, while maintaining the high standards of safety and efficacy patients and providers expect."
Targeting Critical Unmet Need in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Incyte positions itself as a leader in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers that includes ET and MF. The company is advancing transformative, targeted and disease-modifying treatment options across the MPN disease spectrum. INCA033989 represents a first-in-class investigational therapy specifically designed for patients with calreticulin mutations (mutCALR), which constitute the second most common oncogenic driver of MPNs.
The therapeutic approach addresses a significant gap in treatment options for patients with these rare hematologic malignancies, where current treatment paradigms often require frequent hospital visits for intravenous administration.
Revolutionary Drug Delivery Technology
The enFuse system represents an innovative approach to biologic drug delivery, designed to administer large volumes of small molecule and biologic medications subcutaneously. This technology enables patients to receive treatment through simple injection under the skin rather than requiring intravenous infusion, potentially transforming the treatment experience for patients with chronic conditions requiring regular therapy.
The system provides a simple, discreet and comfortable patient experience while enabling flexible site-of-care options, including at-home self-administration. This capability could significantly reduce treatment burden and improve quality of life for patients requiring long-term biologic therapy.
"Partnering with Incyte reflects our shared commitment to advancing patient care through innovation," said Michael D. Hooven, Chairman and CEO of Enable Injections. "This collaboration demonstrates the growing recognition of our enFuse technology as an advanced solution that is designed to deliver large volumes of medication subcutaneously and providing patients with treatment options that could offer greater comfort, independence and quality of life."
Regulatory Validation and Commercial Readiness
Enable's enFuse technology has achieved significant regulatory milestones, receiving its first combination product U.S. FDA approval in 2023 and European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) CE Mark in March 2025. The company is currently collaborating with multiple pharmaceutical partners to conduct clinical trials and plan joint commercial launches of therapies combined with the enFuse technology.
The regulatory approvals demonstrate the technology's safety and efficacy profile, providing a foundation for the Incyte partnership to advance toward clinical development and potential commercialization. Enable Injections, based in Cincinnati, focuses on improving patient treatment experiences through development and manufacturing of the enFuse On-Body Delivery System, with aims to improve convenience, support superior outcomes, and advance healthcare system economics.
