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Astex Pharmaceuticals Partners with Genentech for Breast Cancer Therapy Program in a Deal Worth Over $515M

Shots: Astex has entered into an exclusive, worldwide research collaboration & license agreement with Genentech to identify small molecules with selective inhibitory activity for the treatment for breast cancer Astex will license compounds from its breast cancer discovery program to Genentech and jointly optimize lead compounds through preclinical candidate selection, after which Genentech will lead…

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Mosaic Therapeutics & Astex Pharmaceutical

Mosaic Therapeutics In-Licenses ASTX029 & ASTX295 from Astex Pharmaceuticals for Combination Therapy Development for Oncology

Shots: Mosaic has in-licensed ASTX029 & ASTX295 from Astex (Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s subsidiary) to develop combination therapies using these assets, with the 1st combination study expected to begin in 2026 As per the deal, Astex granted Mosaic exclusive rights to develop combination products for pts with limited therapy options, receiving a 19% equity stake upfront &…

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