arGEN-X and LEO Pharma Enter into Alliance to Develop Antibody-based Treatments for Skin Conditions
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arGEN-X N.V. and LEO Pharma A/S announced an alliance in which they will collaborate to develop antibody-based solutions for the treatment of chronic inflammation underlying many skin conditions.
Under the terms of the agreement, LEO Pharma receives exclusive access to an existing arGEN-X antibody currently in preclinical development for inflammation-related skin diseases. arGEN-X receives pre-IND payments of EUR 4.5 million, including an upfront payment. arGEN-X will also receive clinical, regulatory, and sales milestone payments that may total upward of EUR 100 million, as well as tiered, potentially double digit royalties on resulting products. The companies will co-fund product development costs up to clinical trial application (CTA) filing. Additional terms and financial details of the collaboration were not disclosed.
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Topic world Antibodies
Antibodies are specialized molecules of our immune system that can specifically recognize and neutralize pathogens or foreign substances. Antibody research in biotech and pharma has recognized this natural defense potential and is working intensively to make it therapeutically useful. From monoclonal antibodies used against cancer or autoimmune diseases to antibody-drug conjugates that specifically transport drugs to disease cells - the possibilities are enormous