3D MoA Animation
on IL-13 Signaling
and Inhibition

Client:

Apogee Logo

Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel therapies for a range of inflammatory and immunological diseases. The company seeks to achieve this by focusing on established biologic drivers of disease and applying advanced antibody engineering to create product candidates with optimized properties that may overcome the limitations of existing therapies.

Apogee Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company that discovers and develops novel therapies for a range of inflammatory and immunological diseases. The company seeks to achieve this by focusing on established biologic drivers of disease and applying advanced antibody engineering to create product candidates with optimized properties that may overcome the limitations of existing therapies.

Client:

Apogee Logo

Project Goal

The goal of this project was to develop a clear, scientifically accurate MoA animation showing how IL-13 drives type 2 inflammation and how zumilokibart interrupts this pathway. The animation translated complex signaling, receptor interactions, and antibody recycling into a concise, structured narrative for clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders, while highlighting both mechanism and therapeutic durability.

Cellular internalization of the modified antibody and binding to FcRn

Cellular internalization of the modified antibody and binding to FcRn

Antibody with YTE modification

Antibody with YTE modification

IL-13 binding to cell surface receptors

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VP, Medical Affairs

VP, Medical Affairs

The Process

Animation type:

3D + High End 3D

Project timline:

8 weeks

Review:

8 zoom calls + 4 e-mail feedback sessions

Team:

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We began by studying the IL-13 signaling pathway and the mechanism of action of zumilokibart, developing an initial script that translated cytokine-driven inflammation, receptor interactions, and antibody engineering into a clear visual narrative. After aligning with the client and incorporating feedback, we moved into production following a structured pipeline from storyboards to animatics and final renders, with Visual Science leading execution while the client reviewed key milestones and provided targeted input.

To clearly communicate both the biology and therapeutic differentiation, we developed a multi-scale visual system that progresses from a simplified systemic view of IL-13 into detailed cellular and molecular interactions. A consistent visual language, supported by color coding, was used to distinguish IL-13, its receptors, and the therapeutic antibody, ensuring clarity as the animation moved from receptor binding to pathway inhibition. We further introduced focused molecular sequences to illustrate antibody internalization and FcRn-mediated recycling enabled by YTE modification, followed by integrated pharmacokinetic visuals to reinforce extended half-life and reduced dosing frequency, maintaining a cohesive and scalable visual framework throughout.

Outcome

The final animation clearly communicated IL-13–driven inflammation and how zumilokibart interrupts this pathway, combining molecular detail with accessible storytelling. It highlighted key advantages such as extended half-life and reduced dosing frequency, resulting in a versatile asset for scientific, investor, and stakeholder communication.

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1 888 374-16-95

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1 516 340-37-30

London

44 20 3734-2517

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New York, NY 10281, USA

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We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

Contacts

US toll-free

1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

London

44 20 3734-2517

Address

200 Vesey Street, 24th floor, New York, NY 10281, USA

© 2026, Visual Science. All rights reserved.

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Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.

We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

Contacts

US toll-free

1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

London

44 20 3734-2517

Address

200 Vesey Street, 24th floor,
New York, NY 10281, USA

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© 2026, Visual Science. All rights reserved.

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Visual Science is an award-winning medical animation and digital scientific communications company, trusted by leading biotech and pharmaceutical organizations since 2007, including J&J, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Takeda, Gilead, AbbVie, and 100+ others.

We specialize in science-grade MoA and MoD videos, medical animation, and scientific storytelling, as well as digital and AI-driven solutions for Medical Affairs, marketing, corporate communications, and investor relations.

Contacts

US toll-free

1 888 374-16-95

NY

1 516 340-37-30

London

44 20 3734-2517

Address

200 Vesey Street, 24th floor,
New York, NY 10281, USA

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