Novartis AG is hammering home its commitment to immune-dermatology by in-licensing MOR106, a novel antibody against IL-17C indicated in atopic dermatitis (AtD), from biotechs Galapagos NV and MorphoSys AG for €95m ($111m) upfront, which the companies will split 50/50.
Novartis Pushes Dermatology Momentum By Licensing Atopic Dermatitis MAb
Novartis is hoping to use its considerable Cosentyx sales slipstream and internal dermatology engine to develop its next skin success by licensing-in a novel antibody against IL-17C from Galapagos and MorphoSys.
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