Start-Up's monthly comprehensive review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding during the month, including companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and research/analytical instrumentation and reagent sectors.
Series C generates €71mm for Biocartis
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Attorneys Andrew Goodman and Alan Minsk, as well as Naya CEO Daniel Teper, discussed the ramifications of US FDA staff cuts on M&A activity with Scrip senior writer Joseph Haas.
The San Diego biotech’s lead product candidate is an antisense oligonucleotide-based therapy slated to enter Phase III development in the third quarter.
Emma Walmsley tells Scrip that the "biotech market is under a certain degree of pressure," so reasonably priced deals are available.
The companies will co-develop the drug for additional indications beyond Huntington’s disease, while Prilenia retains rights in key global markets.
Lilly executives told the company’s Q1 call they were not surprised at the Wegovy deal, but some analysts said it could cut into prescription growth for Zepbound.
Attorneys Andrew Goodman and Alan Minsk, as well as Naya CEO Daniel Teper, discussed the ramifications of US FDA staff cuts on M&A activity with Scrip senior writer Joseph Haas.
As the PDUFA date for the UK major’s IL-5 inhibitor draws close.
