Hitgen Ltd., of Chengdu, China, disclosed a multiyear major drug discovery research collaboration with LG Chem Ltd., of Seoul, South Korea, to identify small-molecule leads for targets of interest. Hitgen will apply its technology platform, based on DNA-encoded library design, synthesis and screening system, to discover such leads, and will receive technology access and research support payments, plus potential milestone payments for multiple targets. Financial details were not disclosed.