Forty Seven's IO Antibody Attracts Two Big Pharma Partners

Forty Seven Inc. has signed immuno-oncology deals with Merck of Germany and Roche that will see the launch of several combination studies for their PD-L1 inhibitors and Forty Seven's promising investigational CD47 antibody.

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More cancer combinations: Forty Seven to pair lead compound with PD-L1s

Californian biotech Forty Seven Inc. has caught the attention of two of Europe's biggest immuno-oncology players, Merck KGAA and Roche, both of which have signed deals to trial their approved PD-L1 inhibitors with Forty Seven's investigational CD47 antibody.

Forty Seven, a clinical-stage company focused on developing "next generation" IO treatments, announced both deals on Jan 11

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