Owkin licenses EP2/4 dual antagonist from Idorsia

May 23, 2024

Owkin Inc. has in-licensed OKN-4395 (ACT-1002-4391), a highly selective and potent dual inhibitor of prostanoid receptors EP2 and EP4, from Idorsia Ltd.

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