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Genethon has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with AskBio for the use of a patented component of AskBio’s investigational gene therapy AB-1009 for the treatment of Pompe disease
The licensed component is based on a transgene encoding a truncated form of GAA, developed by Genethon, which demonstrated preclinical efficacy in correcting glycogen…
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Amgen has acquired Dark Blue Therapeutics, strengthening its early oncology discovery efforts & pipeline
As per the deal, Amgen acquired Dark Blue Therapeutics in a transaction valued at ~$840M, integrating Dark Blue into its existing research organization
Acquisition will add a preclinical small molecule that degrades MLLT1/3 in select acute myeloid leukemia subtypes, showing differentiated anti-cancer activity…
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Neurimmune has entered into an exclusive global collaboration & licensing deal with Alexion to develop NI009, a preclinical human mAb for the treatment of AL amyloidosis
Alexion will obtain an exclusive global license to Neurimmune’s AL amyloidosis–targeting Abs, incl. NI009, with Neurimmune handling preclinical activities, early manufacturing & the FIH study, while Alexion will…
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Sprint Bioscience has reported the sale of its TREX1 cancer program to Gilead Sciences
As per the Deal, Sprint Bioscience will receive $14M upfront and up to $400M in clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestones
TREX1 program has demonstrated notable potential in the pre-clinical stage
Ref: Sprint Bioscience | Image: Gilead & Sprint Bioscience | Press…
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Valo Health has entered into a strategic collaboration with Merck KGaA to accelerate therapeutic discovery for Parkinson’s disease & related neurodegenerative disorders
As per the deal, Valo Health will receive an upfront & milestone payment totaling over $3B, with royalties & R&D funding
Collaboration will use Valo’s AI-enabled human causal biology platform to discover &…
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TransThera Sciences has entered into a royalty-bearing patent assignment & research collaboration deal with Neurocrine Biosciences to develop preclinical NLRP3 inhibitors for multiple diseases
As per the deal, Neurocrine will gain exclusive ex-Greater China rights to develop, manufacture & commercialize NLRP3 inhibitors from TransThera’s NLRP3 portfolio, while TransThera will retain Greater China rights (Mainland,…
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Ventus Therapeutics has entered a multi-year collaboration with Genentech to discover and optimize novel small-molecule drugs for major diseases using its ReSOLVE platform
As per the deal, Ventus will utilize its ReSOLVE platform to identify small-molecule leads for multiple targets, while Genentech will be responsible for preclinical, clinical, and commercial development. Ventus will receive…
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BMS has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Orbital, strengthening & diversifying its cell therapy portfolio
As per the deal, BMS will acquire Orbital, incl. its asset, OTX-201 & RNA platform, in an all-cash transaction of $1.5B
OTX-201 is a preclinical circular RNA therapy encoding a CD19 CAR for in vivo expression delivered via…
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Evaxion has granted Merck the rights to EVX-B3, a preclinical vaccine candidate under their Sep 2024 option & license agreement
As per the deal, Merck will assume full responsibility & costs of further development of EVX-B3 in exchange for $7.5M upfront & ~$592M in development, regulatory & sales milestones, with net sales-based royalties
EVX-B3…
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals has entered into a global license agreement with Saniona to develop SAN2355 for epilepsy & other potential indications
As per the deal, Jazz will lead & fund development, regulatory filings, & global commercialization in exchange for $42.5M upfront, ~$192.5M in development & regulatory milestones (incl. $7.5M at P-I initiation), ~$800M in commercial milestones, &…

