Researchers from Janssen Research & Development LLC presented preclinical data for JNJ-87801493, a first-in-class CD20 targeted CD28 costimulatory bispecific antibody (Ab), currently in early clinical development for the treatment of B-cell malignancies.
Arovella Therapeutics Ltd. is heading toward the clinic with its lead product, ALA-101, which consists of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting CD19 and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells.
Arovella Therapeutics Ltd. is heading toward the clinic with its lead product, ALA-101, which consists of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting CD19 and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells.
Arovella Therapeutics Ltd. is heading toward the clinic with its lead product, ALA-101, which consists of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting CD19 and invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells.
Extending its cash runway into 2026, Sana Biotechnology Inc. is prioritizing certain autoimmune assets and punting an oncology program and a central nervous system diseases program to a potential licensing partner or spinout company.
Merck & Co. Inc. is acquiring Curon Biopharmaceutical Ltd.’s bispecific antibody CN-201 that targets CD3 and CD19 for B-cell associated diseases, for up to $1.3 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Merck (known as MSD outside of North America) through a subsidiary will acquire full global rights to CN-201 for an up-front payment of $700 million in cash. Curon is also eligible to receive up to $600 million in development and regulatory-based milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
China’s Genor Biopharma Co. Ltd. agreed to out-license GB-261, its bispecific antibody candidate primarily targeting B-cell lymphomas, to TRC 2004 Inc., a U.S.-based newco co-founded by Third Rock Ventures LLC and Two River Group Holdings LLC.
China’s Genor Biopharma Co. Ltd. agreed to out-license GB-261, its bispecific antibody candidate primarily targeting B-cell lymphomas, to TRC 2004 Inc., a U.S.-based newco co-founded by Third Rock Ventures LLC and Two River Group Holdings LLC.
Merck & Co. Inc. is acquiring Curon Biopharmaceutical Ltd.’s bispecific antibody CN-201 that targets CD3 and CD19 for B-cell associated diseases, for up to $1.3 billion. Under the terms of the deal, Merck (known as MSD outside of North America) through a subsidiary will acquire full global rights to CN-201 for an up-front payment of $700 million in cash. Curon is also eligible to receive up to $600 million in development and regulatory-based milestone payments. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024.
